Computer Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Computer Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

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...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

10/2026

Campus

Colchester Campus

Course Address
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ

Application Details

Course Code

G403

Institution Code

E70

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

72

GCSE Maths C/4 is also required. Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £20,475

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