BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year

The Foundation Year aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to progress and succeed on to your undergraduate course, having developed essential knowledge of computing and employability skills in the process.

Course Details

Course Overview

Do you have a passion for computing? Are you fascinated by modern technologies? 

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme focuses on the technical aspects of computing, placing a strong emphasis on programming skills. This will help you to attain the vital technical knowledge required to pursue a range of IT careers, as well as the transferable employability skills needed to secure your first role. 

The Computer Science with Foundation Year is ideal if you are just beginning your journey into the world of computing and don’t meet the standard entry requirements.

The UK’s IT industry is worth £58 billion annually. With projections suggesting the UK has the potential to create a further three million new technology jobs by 2025 (techuk.org), the demand for well-qualified information technology graduates is set to remain strong. 

 With a strong focus on programming (using Java and Python), the course includes a variety of software development, database, web development and networking units. You will also look at web APIs, JSON, HTML5 and big data analytics. 

  • Develop a range of broadly applicable IT skills such as programming, databases, networking, usability and web technologies 
  • Build communication, project management, teamwork and presentation skills through group and project work 
  • Develop extensive knowledge of computer programming. 
Full-time 3 or 4 Years
September, January, June
  • The future is becoming more and more digital. Our blended learning approach allows you to develop all necessary skills to thrive in the digital era. You’ll get the best of both worlds with a balance of face-to-face and online teaching, building your confidence ready for success in the digital workplace.   Receiving the same number of live contact hours as face-to-face programmes, a typical timetable may include:  
    • Daytime students – If you are a daytime student, you will typically have 2 days of tuition per week – your sessions will be on-campus for 1 of those days and the other day will take place live online.  
    • Evening and weekend students – Evening and weekend blended timetables will typically follow one of the below patterns each week:  
      • 2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on-campus, or   
      • 2 evenings face-to-face on-campus and 1 weekend day live online   
  • Foundation year
    Problem Solving
    Foundation Mathematics
    Group Technology Project
    Digital Media Technologies
    Foundation Computing
    Individual Degree Related ProjectYear 1
    UX – User Experience
    Introduction to Networks and Security
    Problem Solving Through Programming
    Introduction to Databases
    Data Analysis Tools and Application
    Web Technologies

    Year 2
    Advanced Database Systems
    Object Oriented Development
    Analytics & Business Intelligence
    Research Methods Project
    Human-Computer Interaction
    Web Application Development

    Year 3
    Contemporary Web Applications
    UX Strategies
    Data Science
    Industrial Consulting Project
    Dissertation Project (40 credits)

No Qualification Route 

 

You can apply for this course through the work experience route if you are age 21 and over, by passing an university internal interview and assessments, which means if you don’t have any GCSEs , A-Levels or any formal qualifications you can still apply for foundation year entry.

A-Level and other Qualifications  

 

72 to 104 UCAS Points for a 3 Year Degree

Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3 Diploma/Qualifications.

You might need to have five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements

48 points for a Foundation Degree or contact us we might be able to help you.

English Language Requirements

All students applying with International or EU qualifications must meet the minimum English language requirements of ELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at the undergraduate level. For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our English Language Requirements.

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Leicester

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