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Computing (IELTS 4.5 Skills 4.0)

Learn more about studying Computing (IELTS 4.5 Skills 4.0) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Postgraduate pathway
  • Duration
    15 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    27,860GBP
  • Start date
    Mar, Jun
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University) says about their program:

If you’ve completed your bachelor’s degree or equivalent but don’t meet the entry requirements for a master’s degree, a Pre-Master’s can help you gain entry to a postgraduate degree. Studying a Pre-Master’s gives you the chance to improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • For the Foundation Certificate courses, typical entry requirements are at least 11 years of education, or equivalent.
  • For International Year One courses, typical entry requirements are at least 12 years of education, or equivalent.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • For the Pre-Masters courses, typical entry requirements are at least 3 years of higher education.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

- **UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent:** 5.0 (at least 4.0 in all skills)

Postgraduate

- **UKVI IELTS:** 5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all skills).

Please note: If you do not meet the English language entry level but have at least UKVI IELTS 4.0 in all skills, you can do a course that includes extended English and skills (EES).

Documents required

  • Completed online application
  • Copies of your passport and any previous UK visas 
  • UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) certificate or accepted equivalent 
  • Academic transcripts (plus certified translations if the original transcripts are not in English)

 

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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Foundation Certificate courses

    From £16,650 to £17,990 per program

  • International Year One

    from £15,910 to £16,820 per program

  • Pre-Masters

    £16,870 per program

Funding

Distinction Scholarship

- Students must achieve 70% in their pathway course - **Amount:** £1,000 for each year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Early Payment Scholarship

- Students must successfully complete their pathway course and pay their university degree fees by the deadline - **Amount:** £500 for one year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Foundation to International Year One Progression Scholarship

- Offered to students of the Foundation Certificate course. Students must achieve an attendance of 90% or above for a £500 discount, and attendance of 95% or above to be eligible for a £750 discount. - **Amount:** £500 or £750 for an International Year One course
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What is the cost of living near Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University)?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect UK-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,015
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£824
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£242
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£32
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13
Monthly public transport pass£75
Monthly grocery basket£250
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£10
Gym membership£35

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University)

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements