Computing (with foundation year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computing (with foundation year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
You'll develop the practical skills and knowledge in programming, maths and engineering that will get you off to a flying start when you move onto BSc (Hons) Computing in your second year.
We’ll give you the best of both worlds by bringing together internet-based development with computing skills vital to supporting businesses.
You’ll have the perfect combination of theory and practice as you explore Internet technologies, database systems and application development– all backed up with lots of practical experiences.
Develop your practical skills by taking...
You'll develop the practical skills and knowledge in programming, maths and engineering that will get you off to a flying start when you move onto BSc (Hons) Computing in your second year.
We’ll give you the best of both worlds by bringing together internet-based development with computing skills vital to supporting businesses.
You’ll have the perfect combination of theory and practice as you explore Internet technologies, database systems and application development– all backed up with lots of practical experiences.
Develop your practical skills by taking part in multimedia and virtual reality projects. Our graduates are knowledgeable about the development of software and able to design and manage complex information systems.
This course has been designed to meet the accreditation requirements of BCS – the Institute for IT.
All of the foundation year courses within the Computer Science cluster share a common first year. This will provide you with the flexibility to review your pathway once you have started studying. At the end of year one, you can choose to transfer to:
* [BSc (Hons) Computer Science](https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/science-and-technology/ug/bsc-hons-computer-science)
* [BSc (Hons) Software Engineering](https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/science-and-technology/ug/bsc-hons-software-engineering)
* [BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Technology)](https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/science-and-technology/ug/bsc-hons-computer-science-games-technology)
* [BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)](https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/science-and-technology/ug/bsc-computer-science-artificial-intelligence)
* [BSc (Hons) Data Science](https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/science-and-technology/ug/bsc-hons-data-science)
* [BSc (Hons) Cyber Security](https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/science-and-technology/ug/bsc-hons-cyber-security)
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Clifton Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A69-D02
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
64 - 72 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
T Level
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
64.0
72.0
64 - 72 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 GCSE Maths grade C/5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
64 - 72 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP from a BTEC Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
64 - 72 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
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