Computer Science with Foundation Year

Technology has revolutionised the way we live, build, work, shop, learn and even access medical care. On this forward-looking degree, you’ll get hands-on skills across a range of topics including coding, algorithms, database and software development, cyber security, networks and social, legal and ethical aspects of IT.<br/><br/>You will study advances in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, virtual reality and smart devices for our homes. Enhance your CV with a work placement with well-known brands and industry leaders such as the BBC, the Met Office, Microsoft, the National Physical Laboratory or Nestlé to open up a wide range of career possibilities.<br/><br/><br/>- **Learn core skills.** The foundation year will introduce you to how computers and electronic systems operate. You will write computer programmes and develop a foundational understanding of software development.<br/><br/><br/>- **Make use of cutting-edge facilities.** Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility.<br/><br/><br/>- **Progress to a full degree. ** Complete the foundation year and progress to one of our computing degrees: BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development).<br/>