Computer Science (Including Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

### What is the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (including Foundation Year)?

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.

You’ll build a strong foundation in core computer science theory and explore its cutting-edge real-world applications, preparing you to create the technologies of tomorrow.

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.

### Why this course

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science (including Foundation Year) gives you the theory and practical knowledge to understand – and create – computing technologies that make a real impact on the world.

Year Zero prepares you with the skills and confidence needed to progress into your first year and continue on to a full undergraduate degree programme.

From Year One of BSc (Hons) Computer Science, you’ll study a broad curriculum shaped by industry partners, gaining the most up-to-date understanding of computer science. Discover which areas you’re interested in exploring further, then specialise in assistive technologies, computer games, artificial intelligence, evolutionary computation, Big Data or robotics.

By graduation, you’ll have the confidence and ability to dig deeper into how technology influences people’s lives. You’ll be ready for careers in software and systems analysis, engineering and programming.

### Who should apply

* Future software analysts and programmers

* Students eager to develop their own computer games, apps, online platforms and digital systems

* Those considering a career that benefits from a broad understanding of how computers and digital systems work

* Computational thinkers with great grasp of pattern recognition and algorithms