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Computing

(with Foundation Year)
BSc (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
8H11
Delivery
In-person

On this challenging and highly practical Computing Foundation Year degree, you’ll examine the application of innovative technology to solve commercial and industrial computing problems.

Why study with us

  • No previous computing experience is required. The course develops essential computing skills and explores a wide range of modern applications of IT.
  • In your foundation year you’ll develop technical skills and the confidence and academic skills required for honours-level study.
  • You’ll study modules that are common to other specialist courses. So you can opt to transfer to Business Computing, Databases, Multimedia, Software Development or Computer Networks.
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What you'll do

  • You’ll use specialist software to do things that would not be allowed on a public network (for example, configuring networks or database servers, or testing system security).
  • Where possible, we make software available for you to use on your own PC.
  • We’ll give you opportunities to show off your technical skills and gain vital work experience as well to boost your employability.
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My university experience has been the best time of my life. Very fun and great learning, all thanks to good tutors who are very knowledgeable and treat us like adults.
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Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Gain real work experience through industrial placements

You can take a one-year industrial placement during your studies to increase your employability. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

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Future careers

A Computing Foundation Year degree can lead to a range of careers including: analysing clients' business requirements and specifying appropriate IT systems, designing and managing networks, or developing multimedia, databases or high-performance software. 

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 64 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
  • BTEC Diploma: MM
  • Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects
  • T Level: P (D or E)
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
First year£9,535 for the first year
Full-time£9,535 per year
International
First year£17,250 for the first year
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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