Computer Science with Foundation

Durham University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Computer science

Avg. Graduate Salary

£40,500

About this course

Course details About our Foundation Programmes The Foundation Programme is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve but who, because of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for standard entry to a Durham University course. Please note there are eligibility criteria (For more details please scroll to “How to Apply” below for link information).

What we do Our Foundation Programmes are delivered by a dedicated team of academic tutors from Durham’s Centre for Academic Development. Each year it provides places for 100 students and supports them to progress to Level 1 study in various academic subjects from most academic department in the university. The content focuses on developing an understanding of how knowledge is constructed within the degree programme, metacognitive skills, and independent learning, becoming increasingly specialised as the course progresses. We support students to develop the skills and subject knowledge required for successful study at degree level. On successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress to the first year of their degree Computer Science BSc.

Computer Science Developing the skills; knowledge and understanding needed to go onto explore cutting-edge technological applications on the degree course that evolves in line with developments in research and industry.

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Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2139 Information technology professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
2141 Web design professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time including foundation year
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Durham
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science
Avg. Graduate Salary
£40,500