Computer Science with Foundation Year

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

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 - 48 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Technology has revolutionised the way we live, build, work, shop, learn and even access medical care. On this forward-looking degree, you’ll get hands-on skills across a range of topics including coding, algorithms, database and software development, cyber security, networks and social, legal and ethical aspects of IT.

You will study advances in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, virtual reality and smart devices for our homes. Enhance your CV with a work placement with well-known brands and industry leaders such as the BBC, the Met Office, Microsoft, the National Physical Laboratory or Nestlé to open up a wide range of career possibilities.

  • Learn core skills. The foundation year will introduce you to how computers and electronic systems operate. You will write computer programmes and develop a foundational understanding of software development.

  • Make use of cutting-edge facilities. Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility.

  • Progress to a full degree. Complete the foundation year and progress to one of our computing degrees: BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development).
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 - 48 points
    BTEC PPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2141 Web design professionals
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

    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
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000