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BSc (Hons) Degree • 4 Years

Computing

With Foundation Year • Fully Funded by Student Finance England

Intakes: January / May / September
Schedule: 2 Days a Week
Assessment: 100% Coursework

No Formal Exams

Assessed purely through software projects, system designs, practical portfolios, and coursework. No memory-based traditional exams.

Flexible 2-Day Timetable

Attend laboratory and lecture tracks just 2 days a week with flexible morning, evening, or weekend slots that fit around your lifestyle.

Computing with Foundation Year: Course Overview & Fees

Our fully accredited Computing with Foundation Year degree program is designed to take you from a complete beginner to a tech professional, even if you don't hold traditional entry qualifications.
Awarding Body UK Partner Universities (Fully Accredited BSc Hons Degree)
Course Duration 4 Years (Including Foundation Year)
Tuition Fees £9,535 per year — 100% covered by Student Finance England (No upfront out-of-pocket costs)
Maintenance Loans Up to £16,000+ available per year to help cover travel, food, childcare, and general living expenses
Study Locations East London,West London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Entry Requirements

Standard Route

  • A-Levels, BTEC Level 3, or equivalent qualifications.
  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or equivalent.

Mature Student Route (Age 21+)

No formal tech qualifications? You can still apply. If you are over 21, we accept professional work background, general problem-solving skillsets, and strong personal drive through a relaxed diagnostic entry interview.

Course Curriculum

Year 0

Foundation Year (Level 3)

Get comfortable with university-level work while learning core digital fundamentals:

  • Essential Academic Study & Logical Problem Solving
  • Introduction to Computer Systems & Digital Logic
  • Foundations of Software Development & Scripting
  • Basic Web Creation & Creative Technology Concepts
Year 1

First Year Core Modules (Level 4)

Building foundational architecture, programming competencies, and data structures:

  • Introduction to Software Development (Python / Java)
  • Web Architecture, Design & Front-End Engineering
  • Data Management Systems & Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Computer Networks, Protocols & Security Paradigms
Year 2

Second Year Modules (Level 5)

Transitioning into intermediate system frameworks and complex object design patterns:

  • Object-Oriented Programming & Component Engineering
  • Systems Analysis, Database Modeling & Lifecycle Planning
  • Operating Systems Theory, Cloud Architecture & DevOps
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) & UI/UX Design
Year 3

Final Year Modules (Level 6)

Advanced enterprise computing, machine architectures, and your core portfolio capstone:

  • Advanced Software Engineering & Project Management
  • Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Machine Learning
  • Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure & Distributed Networks
  • Individual Undergraduate Computing Dissertation Project

Where This Degree Takes You

Graduates step straight into lucrative roles spanning tech consultancies, software houses, creative digital agencies, and internal enterprise IT divisions, including:

Software Developer Web Application Engineer Database Administrator Systems Analyst Cloud Infrastructure Support IT Project Lead

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Who is this course for? This course is ideal for mature students, career changers, or those returning to education. Whether entering software development, network engineering, or IT consultancy, this pathway provides the foundational academic skills you need to succeed.

Apply today for our Computing with Foundation Year.