BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year
BSc Hons Computing with Foundation Year
Learn about the BSc Computing program, where you may bring your ideas to reality from conception to implementation. Acquire essential competencies such as software programming, computational thinking, problem-solving, and UX design. Work together on initiatives that fill actual market shortages in our Innovation Lab, a lively area that looks like a professional tech studio. Create a portfolio that stands out, get firsthand knowledge of the industry, and get individualized help from tutors who are well-connected in the South West IT community. Come along and discover your computing potential.
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Entry requirements
Your eligibility for our courses is determined by our entry requirements. We promote high expectations with tailored admissions and bold incentives. We are aware of and committed to your future success.
In order to be considered for this course, candidates must have the following:
UK Level 3 Academic qualification with minimum 60 Credits, or
- UK Level 2 Academic qualification with minimum 45 Credits, or
- Five GCSE passed at grade C/4 or above (including Math’s and English), or
- EU/Overseas qualifications equivalent to UK level 3.
If a candidate has at least three years of relevant work experience, they may be admitted even if they do not match the usual entry standards and are older than 21. This experience should demonstrate transferable knowledge and skills, such as good organizational skills, effective time management, effective communication, and the capacity to collaborate with others in a team.
One of the following assessment exams must be completed by the applicant in order to satisfy the English language requirements.
English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above
- Level 2 Functional Skills English
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 72
- Pearson PTE with a minimum score of 51
- Duolingo with a minimum score of 85
- Internal English Assessment
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Intakes
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June, October
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Duration
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4 Years with Foundation
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Awarded Degree
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BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year
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Awarded Qualification
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BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year
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Delivery
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Weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends
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Locations
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London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
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Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Modules
| Module Name | Module Credits |
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| Computing Foundations | 20 |
| Digital Literacy | 20 |
| Academic and Career Foundation Part 1 | 20 |
| Software Foundations | 20 |
| Computational Reasoning | 20 |
| Academic and Career Foundation Part 2 | 20 |
| Module Name | Module Credits |
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| CodeLab I | 20 |
| Introduction to Computing | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Computation | 20 |
| Web Dev I | 20 |
| User Experience Design | 20 |
| Databases | 20 |
| Module Name | Module Credits |
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| CodeLab II | 20 |
| Web Dev II | 20 |
| Software Engineering | 20 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 20 |
| Extended Reality and the 3D Web | 20 |
| Data Visualisation (Optional) | 20 |
| Smartphone Apps (Optional) | 20 |
| Physical Computing (Optional) | 20 |
| Network Administration (Optional) | 20 |
| Professional Placement Year (Optional) | 120 |
| Module Name | Module Credits |
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| Devised Project I | 40 |
| Devised Project II | 20 |
| Innovation Lab I | 20 |
| Innovation Lab II | 20 |
| Cyber Security | 20 |
| Creative Incubator (Optional) | 20 |
Teaching and assessment
Formative evaluation and feedback are an important component of the program’s approach. Through this, students will be able to practice new assignments and get frequent feedback, which will guide and boost their confidence in their ability to perform well on their final exams. Presentations, collaborative projects, computer-based simulations, articles, movies, and business reports are a few examples of these.
