Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)

**100% of our research impact in Computer Science and Informatics was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)**

**About the course**

Computing Sciences at Sussex gives you the skills needed to succeed in a constantly evolving industry thats revolutionising our lives.

Our Foundation Year prepares you for continued study in computing subjects. By learning about database and application development, object-oriented programming and programming design, you develop necessary mathematics and study skills, as well as basic programming...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Sussex House
Undergraduate Admissions
Falmer
Brighton

Application Details

Course Code

G402

Institution Code

S90

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

C,C,C,C,C

You will also need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics at grade B.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

27

From the full International Baccalaureate Diploma. Successful application for the foundation year will be evidence of academic ability in a demanding degree.

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

MMM

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally be in IT or Computing (although applicants in other subject areas can be considered). You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). In addition, you will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C).

A level

C,C,C

You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Mathematics if you are taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

T Level

M

with a grade C in Core Component. The T Level would normally be in Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Business Services or Digital Support Services. You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £22,575

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