
Computer Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
The Department of Computing and Mathematics has a reputation for academic excellence and you’ll learn from research-active staff working at the forefront of their specialist fields – well placed to support and guide you as you discover yours.
The foundation year provides a route onto a degree if you dont have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice.
After successful completion of the foundation year in computing and mathematics, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees.
The Department of Computing and Mathematics has a reputation for academic excellence and you’ll learn from research-active staff working at the forefront of their specialist fields – well placed to support and guide you as you discover yours.<br/><br/>The foundation year provides a route onto a degree if you dont have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice.<br/><br/>After successful completion of the foundation year in computing and mathematics, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees.<br/><br/>Whichever route you take, you’ll have the skills and understanding you need to undertake further study or get started in your career.<br/><br/><strong>FEATURES AND BENEFITS</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Provides a route onto your chosen degree course if you dont currently meet the entry requirements.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Foundation years are designed to make undergraduate degrees more accessible to those who are under-represented in higher education, for example, those with non-traditional qualifications.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Course content is tailored so that it is appropriate to your chosen degree.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Helps you to develop the study skills and academic knowledge you will need to start Year 1 of your degree with confidence.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will be eligible to apply for student finance in the same way as other undergraduates.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way our students learn. The new Dalton building is equipped with dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities and collaborative study zones. This means you’ll graduate with the skills and experiences employers look for. <br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
G402
Institution Code
M40
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum 90 UCAS Tariff points.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Pass IB Diploma with 24 points overall, or achieve minimum 88 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 requirement through the IB Diploma you will require HL 4 or SL 5 in English Language/English Language and Literature, and HL 4 or SL 4 in Mathematics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MMM
A level
T Level
Pass (C and above)
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