BSc (Hons) Computing with integrated Foundation (3-year degree)

The BSc Computing with foundation year programme is designed if wish to study an undergraduate computing degree but have non-standard qualifications.

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Course overview

  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • Full-time
  • Sep, 3 years and 3 months
  • Jan, 3 Years
  • Sep, 3 years and 3 months
  • Jan, 3 Years
  • Undergraduate
  • Undergraduate
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons)
  • From £12,320 per year*
  • From £12,320 per year*
  • From £12,320 per year*
  • From £12,320 per year*
  • From £19,712 per year*
  • From £19,712 per year*
  • From £19,712 per year*
  • From £19,712 per year*
  • CIF0
  • Buckingham
  • Buckingham
  • Buckingham
  • *See below for full fee information

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    Entry Requirements

    Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9, including English and Maths, or their international equivalents. In addition, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or their international equivalents:

    • A Levels with minimum grades of DD
    • BTEC National Diploma with minimum grades of MPP
    • Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to at least 48 UCAS points

    International Applicants: We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world. However, you must also demonstrate your English language proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of 6 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, or another approved language test.

    UCAS applications

    You may apply either through the national UCAS university admissions system or at any time directly to the University using our own online application form. Our UCAS code is B90.

    Mature students

    The age range of our student body varies from those who have recently completed A-levels (or equivalent) to more mature students. Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.

    International students

    We are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country.

    The University is a UKVI Student Sponsor.

    Selection process

    Wherever possible, you will be invited to the University to meet the Admissions Tutor for an informal interview and to have a tour of our campus. If you are an international applicant, it may not be possible for you to visit in person, so if the Admissions Tutor has any queries about your application you may be contacted by Microsoft Teams, email or phone.

    Our Admissions Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Call us on +44 (0)1280 820227 or get in touch via our contact form.

    Student Contract for prospective students

    When you are offered a place at the University you will be notified of the student contract between the University and students on our courses of study. When you accept an offer of a place on the course at the University a legal contract is formed between you and the University on the basis of the student contract in your offer letter. Your offer letter and the student contract contain important information which you should read carefully before accepting an offer. Read the Student Contract.