Computer Science (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Course Overview

Computers are a ubiquitous part of our lives. On our Computer Science Foundation Year Degree, you get to study the systems and software that permeate our work and leisure.

Why study with us

  • Learn how to apply computational thinking, study databases and human computer interaction and participate in a team-based software development projects to apply your project management skills.

  • You’ll explore the legal responsibilities of software developers and learn how to apply industry-standard software development techniques to modern applications; to manage software projects; and to program effectively in C++.

  • This degree will develop your programming and analysis skills, understanding of computer and network technology, and security.

    What you’ll do

  • You’ll gain invaluable transferable skills through a practical approach to computing underpinned by academic theory.

  • You won’t only know the theory when you finish; you’ll actually be able to apply it to solve real-life problems.

  • Our laboratories allow you to use specialist software and to do things that wouldn’t be allowed on a public network (like configuring networks or database servers, or testing system security).

    Accreditations

  • The CITP provides independent recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS, the professional computing body.

  • We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.

    Future careers

    As a future career, qualifying as a Computer Scientist with further study will open doors to a huge range of careers and enable you to make your mark as the digital revolution as it transforms every aspect of the world around us.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    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
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science

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    University of Central Lancashire

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