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International Foundation Programme for Computer Science
Offered by the University of London
Get degree-ready
On successful completion of this programme, students will be offered a place on the UoL online BSc Computer Science degree on Coursera
£4,500 total cost
With flexible pay by module tuition, you’ll only pay for the current module you’re studying.
6 - 36 months
Complete the course in as little as six months - or study at a pace that suits you, with up to three years to complete the programme.
100% online
Lecture videos, live sessions, group feedback sessions, and connection with instructors and peers.
Student experience
What’s it like to study the International Foundation Programme for Computer Science on Coursera?
Leveraging Coursera’s online education platform to deliver the programme curriculum allows the University of London to offer you Coursera features such as interactive video transcription, in-course note taking and seamless learning across multiple devices.
You’ll be supported to study by your assigned online tutor, providing feedback at key moments of the course and answering questions through discussion forums and Zoom sessions.
You’ll benefit from the expertise and oversight of module leaders, who keep an active presence and attend to the academic needs of the cohort.
You’ll enjoy an interactive online induction to the University of London, including an online library orientation module that’ll guide you through all the different resources and tools to help you study.
Like any other student at the University of London, you’ll be able to access a wealth of services including the world’s oldest fully online library and the careers service. You can also sharpen your study skills via the Skills Hub, or request on-demand academic support via the Studiosity platform.
On-demand lectures
Enjoy diving into every course with high-quality videos from instructors.
Slide decks with audio commentary
Navigate course materials with slide decks that include explanations and visual aids from instructors.
Office hours and more
Attend live, online office hours with faculty. Instructional staff will also help you stay on track and answer your questions.
Work within an online community
Connect with fellow learners in staff-moderated discussion forums to share ideas, ask questions, and grow together.
Learn from high-caliber faculty
Berkeley Engineering faculty are passionate about educating students and creating breakthrough advances to serve society and improve our global quality of life.
Study on your own schedule
With no class times, you can get your coursework done when it’s convenient for you. Full-time students can complete the program in as little as 9 months, while part-time students can complete the program in 18+ months.
Meet some of Berkeley Engineering's MAS-E faculty
Ana Arias
Professor of EECS
Kosa Goucher-Lambert
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Scott Moura
Clare & Hsieh Wen Shen Distinguished Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Join a top-ranked university and engineering school
Established in 1898, UC Berkeley is the flagship of the University of California system. Internationally known for excellence across all disciplines, UC Berkeley offers more than 350 degree programs across 15 schools and colleges. A top-ranked public university, UC Berkeley has renowned faculty—including nine Nobel laureates—and a diverse student body. One in four undergraduates are Pell Grant recipients, and nearly a third of graduates hail from other countries. Joining UC Berkeley means being part of an energetic and dynamic community committed to discovery, innovation, and service to society.
The top-ranked College of Engineering is recognized globally as a leader in engineering education and it has been named the #1 public engineering school in the U.S. Its reputation for intellectual rigor, talent for developing technologies that improve quality of life, and entrepreneurial spirit are reflected in its faculty and students.