Software Engineering with Computer Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Software Engineering with Computer Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Passionate about computing careers, but not quite ready to undertake a full honours degree? Coming to computing with no formal background in the subject? This one-year computing foundation is the ideal way to learn essential programming, web design, networking and security skills before starting a specialist three-year course.

Our computing courses are part of the Department of Science and Engineering, where there are courses covering every aspect of computing and media technology. On completion of the Foundation Year you will be able to join the first year of a course with...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN

Application Details

Course Code

SE03

Institution Code

S30

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

48

A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. We will consider mature students who haven't recently undertaken a formalised course of study at A-level or equivalent, but who can demonstrate relevant workplace or voluntary experience, indicating their ability to complete the course successfully. We will also consider overseas applicants in an equivalent situation to UK students (as outlined above) and who have been taught in English or have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Please contact us for further details.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PPP

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MP

AS

In combination with other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

MP

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

PPP

Extended Project

In combination with other qualifications.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

D

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

In combination with other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate

In combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

M

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

MM

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

MM

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

D

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)

MP

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)

MM

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)

PPP

AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)

D

A level

D,D

From a minimum of two A levels

T Level

P

Pass grade (D or E)

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