Computing (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

On this challenging and highly practical Computing with 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.

    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.

    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.

  • The BCS are the professional body for computing and provide 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.

  • 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

    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

    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
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2141 Web design professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals

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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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