If you want to study computer science but dont meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you. Youll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree.
**Understand theoretical issues underlying a problem, and engineer a solution with this comprehensive degree in computer science.**
If you want to study computer science but dont meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you. Youll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in ...
If you want to study computer science but dont meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you. Youll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree.<br/><br/>**Understand theoretical issues underlying a problem, and engineer a solution with this comprehensive degree in computer science.**<br/><br/>If you want to study computer science but dont meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you. Youll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree.<br/><br/>In this ever-evolving field there is no shortage of subjects to explore. You’ll be encouraged to experiment with speech recognition, voice synthesis, text summarisation, translation… to name a few.<br/><br/>As well as learning to program and think analytically, youll be encouraged to work in teams and develop your communication skills. And from year two, you’ll work as part of a team to solve real problems set by real clients.<br/><br/>The main focus of your final year is a dissertation project, where you’ll enjoy scope for creative and intellectual exploration. Youll also have the opportunity to choose from a large selection of modules spanning theoretical and applied computer science, AI and software engineering approaches taught by research leaders in their field.<br/><br/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- **Professional skills and group work** - professional, communication and presentation skills help to create more employable computer scientists and software engineers.<br/><br/><br/>- **Specialist teaching facilities** - youll have access to the latest hardware, software and operating systems, plus high-spec graphics computers and a robotics arena in our dedicated computer labs in The Diamond.<br/><br/><br/>- **Support throughout your degree** - our dedicated student welfare advisor is available to provide support, for example, if you are feeling down, overwhelmed or struggling to adjust to student life.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G401
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B A,B,B,B,B AABBB (any subjects); ABBBB including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology Access to HE DiplomaD:24,M:21,P:0 Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction (to include 12 Maths units), and 21 at Merit + GCSE Maths grade 7/A International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme31 32 32 (any subjects); 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at either Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 7 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD in Engineering or IT + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 (any subjects); H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology GCSE/National 4/National 5If you are studying both Maths and a science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) at A Level or equivalent, we have no additional GCSE requirements. If you are studying any other subject combination, we require GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD in Engineering or IT + A at A Level (no STEM at A Level) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or IT + B in an A Level science subject (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) + GCSE Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or IT + C in A Level Maths + GCSE Science grade 6/B Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B + BB at A Level (any subjects); B + BC in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A Level A levelB,B,B B,B,C BBB (any A Level); BBC including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology T LevelD The Digital Production, Design and Development T Level is acceptable with Distinction overall and B in the core component + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A |
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