Undergraduate Pathway Program - Technology and Design
The Hague Pathway College
Key Information
Campus location
The Hague, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
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Tuition fees
EUR 12,500 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* International Foundation | €8,140: Stages 2, 3 and 4
Introduction
Overview
The Hague Pathway College International Foundation Year in Engineering and Technology will prepare you for success in THUAS’s English-taught, Bachelor’s programs in Engineering and Technology. THUAS’ expert lecturers and industry leaders will teach you how to develop smart engineering and technological solutions to meet today’s challenges across a wide variety of fields and industries.
Stage 1: International Foundation
The international foundation year consists of the following modules and terms:
Module 1 – English & Academic Skills | |||||
Term 1 | EC | Term 2 | EC | Term 3 | EC |
English & Academic skills | 10 | English & Academic skills | 10 | English & Academic skills | 10 |
Module 2 – Technology & Design | |||||
Term 1 | EC | Term 2 | EC | Term 3 | EC |
Math – Physics – Project/assignment | 10 | Math – Physics – Project/assignment | 10 | Math – Computer Science or Chemistry* – Project/assignment | 10 |
*)Subjects term 3: Chemistry for Process & Food Technology
One academic year corresponds to 60 EC that is normally equivalent to 1500–1800 hours of the total workload.
Stage 2: First Year Degree
Upon completion of The Hague Pathway College International Foundation Year, you’ll enter one of the three-degree programs in Engineering and Technology. You’ll develop a solid foundation in engineering fundamentals and skills training.
Stages 3 and 4: Second and Third Year Degree
Continue to pursue elective modules to complete your degree. You’ll work for real clients on integrated projects supported by workshops and skills training.
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THUAS Undergraduate Degree Programs
The above pathway leads to the following degree programs.
Industrial Design Engineering (BSc)
- English-taught
- Combine multiple disciplines to develop new technologies and to solve problems
- Small class sizes to allow you to get to know your fellow students and receive personal support from staff members
- Pursue excellent career opportunities in engineering or technology or progress to a Master’s degree at THUAS or at another university
User Experience Design (BSc, official name: Communication & Multimedia Design)
- English-taught
- Learn how to design useful products and services based on user behavior.
- Year 1: user’s interaction with technology; Year 2: the design process and different product stakeholders; Year 3: social impact of technology plus internship and graduation project.
- Pursue excellent career opportunities in engineering or technology or progress to a Master’s degree at THUAS or at another university
Process and Food Technology (BSc, official name: Chemical Engineering)
- English-taught
- Combine multiple disciplines to develop new technologies and to solve problems
- Develop new products or improve existing production processes at local companies or large multinational corporations like Proctor & Gamble, Unilever or Danone.
- Small class sizes to allow you to get to know your fellow students and receive personal support from staff members
- Pursue excellent career opportunities in engineering or technology or progress to a Master’s degree at THUAS or at another university