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Science, Engineering and Computing

About this course

You will be taught English language, study and academic skills so that you can succeed in your undergraduate degree, as well as your future career once you graduate.

You will study a combination of core and route-specific modules that focus on helping you learn the skills most relevant to the degree you want to study.

Study plans

IELTS	Length	October
4.0 (4.0 in writing)	3 Semesters	Start your degree
4.0 (4.0 in writing)	3 Semesters
4.5 (4.5 in writing)	2 Semesters
4.5 (4.5 in writing)	2 Semesters

English Language Preparation

International Foundation Year

Vacation

Assessment

Your work will be assessed regularly through coursework assignments, presentations, essays, case studies and exams.

Where this course will take you

Once you complete the course, and achieve the required grades, you will be able to start your chosen degree at Leeds Beckett University. You can choose from a range of degree options, in areas such computing, biomedical sciences and civil engineering.

Course modules
Progression degrees

Core modules

Academic English Skills

This module aims to provide you with thorough training in the language and related academic skills, which will enable you to achieve your academic potential at University. These skills include the processes of academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures. You will also develop the accuracy and range of written and spoken language required to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence in an academic context.

Project Study

You will complete a self-study project on a topic you will take in consultation with your tutor. By the end of this module you will be able to produce an extended piece of work in the discipline area of your intended degree course, through an on-going, supervised, self-study approach. The project will utilise a broad range of source material to present a coherent, word-processed piece of work, which combines balanced factual content with a critical commentary.

Introduction to Pure Mathematics

This module will provide you with a basic knowledge of pure mathematics and its application, relevant to your undergraduate degree course. You will be able to understand mathematical notation, terminology, convention and units, understand and interpret in mathematical terms verbal, graphical and tabular information, and manipulate mathematical expressions. You will learn about algebra, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors.

Route specific modules

Engineering programmes

Advanced Pure Maths
Introduction to Applied Maths
Advanced Applied Maths

And one option module from

Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Chemistry

Biomedical programmes

Core Mathematics for Science
Introduction to Chemistry
Advanced Chemistry
Introduction to Biology
Advanced Biology

Advanced Pure Mathematics

This module will cover straight lines and linear equations, set theory and probability, statistics, linear programming, indices and logarithms and experimental law.

Introduction to Applied Mathematics

This module will teach you the basic knowledge of mechanics, and prepare you for development of mathematical applications in engineering, computer science and informatics. You will learn about vectors, forces and equilibrium, relative motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, friction and work, energy and power.

Advanced Applied Mathematics

This module will cover advanced vectors, forces as fixed vectors, centers of gravity/centers of mass and particle dynamics.

Core Mathematics

You will develop and demonstrate core mathematical skills, including algebra and statistics, relevant to your undergraduate degree course. You will study core mathematical principles and tools. You will practise your skills through class work and self-study assignments. You will also practise questions similar to the format of those in your exams.

Introduction to Physics

This module will provide you with a basic knowledge of atomic physics, materials, heat and gases and oscillations and waves. At the end of this module, you will be able to apply the appropriate laws of physics to problem solving in these areas.

Introduction to Chemistry

You will learn formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics and bonding. You will understand the basis of atomic and molecular structure and
of chemical bonding, and recognise the differences in properties between ions and molecules. You will also be able to use the mole concept and balance chemical equations, with an understanding of the principles of redox reactions.

Advanced Chemistry

You will be able to present chemical data and ideas in a clear form. You will understand how chemical reactions work and the main factors which affect them, with particular reference to equilibria including acid-base equilibria.

Introduction to Biology

In this module you will learn about biological molecules, cellular structure, cell division, movement through cell membranes, enzymes and metabolic pathways.

Advanced Biology

In this module you will study physiological processes, particularly in humans, including the cardio-vascular, nervous, digestive and reproductive systems, control and coordination and osmo-regulation.

Computing

This module is designed to help you solve problems and think critically in the context of database design. You will gain an understanding of the range of problems that database applications can help to solve, and learn the main principles of solving problems using relational databases.

Degree progression	Overall grade	English grade	Maths grade
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Architecture*	40%	60% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Business Accounting with Finance	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Business and Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Business Economics	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Business Management with Analytics	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Business Management with Enterprise	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Business Management with Finance	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Business Management with Law	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Business Management with Leadership	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Business Studies	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	60%
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	60%
BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	50%
BSc (Hons) Computer Security	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Computer Science	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
MEng Computer Science	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Construction Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Counselling & Mental Health	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Creative Media Technology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Contemporary Culture	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Criminology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
MEng (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Dance*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Data Science	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	60%
BSc (Hons) Digital Forensics	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BSc (Hons) Digital Journalism	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Early Years	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Economics & Finance	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Educational Psychology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) English & History	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) English Literature	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Environmental Health	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Events Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Fashion*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Filmmaking*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Fine Art*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Games Art*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BSc (Hons) Games Design	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Geography	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BSc (Hons) Geography and Environmental Science	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Graphic Design*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Health and Society*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) History	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) History and Media	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Management with Marketing	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Housing Studies	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Human Geography	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Human Geography & Planning	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management and Business	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Illustration*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Innovation and Skills for Change	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) International Business	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) International Relations	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) International Relations with Global Development	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) International Relations with Human Rights	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) International Relations with Peace Studies	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) International Relations with Politics	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management with Marketing	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Journalism†	40%	60% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture & Design*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
LLB (Hons) Law	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
LLB (Hons) Law with Finance	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
LLB (Hons) Law with International Business	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
LLB (Hons) Law with International Business and Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
LLB (Hons) Law with Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Marketing and Public Relations	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Marketing Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Marketing with Advertising Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Media and English	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Media, Communication, Cultures	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Music Industries Management*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Music Performance & Production ∆	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Music Production	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Music Technology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Nutrition	40%	60% with no less than 50% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Performing Arts*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Exercise & Health	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Physical Education	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Physical Education with Outdoor Education	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
MPlan Planning	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Politics	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Politics with Global Development	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Politics with Human Rights	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Politics with Peace Studies	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Public Relations & Brand Communication	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Public Relations with Journalism	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Product Design*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Psychology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	Maths 60%
BSc (Hons) Real Estate & Property Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BEng (Hons) Robotics and Automation	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	Maths 60%
MEng (Hons) Robotics and Automation	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	Maths 60%
BSc (Hons) Science of Sport Performance	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Social Care, Justice and Recovery	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Social Policy	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Social Psychology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Sociology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Sociology & Psychological Studies	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Nutrition	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Sport Business Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Sport Development	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Therapy	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BSc (Hons) Sports Event Management	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Sport Marketing	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	40%
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Teaching and Education	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BSc (Hons) Visual Effects*	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-
BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People & Families	40%	50% with no less than 40% in all four skills	-

Please note that the degrees and grades listed above are subject to change.

* Portfolio required
∆ ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent & Portfolio
† Submission of an artefact

Course facts

Length

2 semesters

Start options

January or September

Semester dates

January 2022

Semester 1:
10/01/2022 - 14/04/2022
Semester 2:
03/05/2022 - 29/07/2022

September 2021

Semester 1:
20/09/2021 - 21/01/2022
Semester 2:
24/01/2022 - 23/05/2022

"When I teach I include real-world examples, based upon the professional experiences, challenges or situations that I have dealt with in the past."

Salam Abdullah

Maths and Physics tutor at the International Study Centre

Entry requirements

English language
IELTS 4.5 (minimum 4.5 in writing)

Academic
Good High School graduation grades (view full table)

Age
17+ years of age

Nationality
Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)

See full entry requirements

Leeds International Study Centre

For progression to Leeds Beckett University