Computer Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

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

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.

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, Micros...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

I101

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

32

48

To include minimum 2 A Levels.

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

Maths and English accepted within

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

PPP

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H5,H5,H5,H6,H6

H5,H5,H5,H5,H5

Maths and English accepted within

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

PP

Scottish Advanced Higher

32 - 48 UCAS points to include minimum 2 Advanced Highers.

Extended Project

Considered in combination

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

Considered in combination

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

Considered in combination

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

Considered in combination

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

M,P

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

A level

32 - 48 UCAS points to include minimum 2 A Levels.

T Level

P

Any subjects related to Science/Engineering/IT/Health

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