BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year
Online
DURATION
4 up to 8 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 26,565 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* GBP 6,641 a year if you study full-time
Introduction
Are you ready to dive into the ever-evolving world of technology? Enhance your expertise with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year. This foundation year course sets the stage for advanced computer science studies where you'll explore programming, data analysis, software development, and the ethical implications of technology.
In the Foundation Year, you'll acquire essential academic skills, digital literacy, and a strong grounding in mathematics and IT foundations. Following this, you'll progress to your BSc (Hons) Computer Science studies, focusing on advanced topics like computer networks, database systems, and web application development. Designed for aspiring IT professionals, the curriculum covers subjects such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, and business intelligence.
This BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year prepares you to innovate and lead in tech-driven industries. Discover a flexible and supportive 100% online learning environment, benefiting from personal tutoring, study coaching, career support, AI-powered assistance, and a vibrant community of learners and experts.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
- You may be eligible for an LIBF Scholarship giving you a £1,200 reduction in tuition fees if you are self-funding your course.
- For UK students: if you experience financial difficulty as a student you can apply for support from our Hardship Fund twice a year.
Student loans
UK students may be eligible for a student loan for this online distance-learning course.
LIBF Scholarship
If you’re self-funding your course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for an LIBF Scholarship. The LIBF Scholarship is an award of £1,200 towards your tuition fees, spread over the duration of your course and reducing your total fees. You are eligible to apply if you are funding your course yourself (you are not taking a government undergraduate student loan) and your household income is less than £3,500 per month.
Undergraduate Hardship Fund
If you experience financial difficulty as an undergraduate student, you can apply for support from our Hardship Fund. Hardship funds are made available to UK students twice in the academic year – you’ll be informed when applications are open and allocation of funds will be agreed by the Scholarship, Bursaries and Prizes Committee.
Fee reductions
For UK and international students, you can also get 2% off your total fees if you pay annually in advance or 10% off if you pay upfront in full for an undergraduate course.
Curriculum
The full-time course length for our BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year is 4 years. You can also study this course part-time over a period of 5.5 or 8 years.
Embark on a transformative learning journey with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree, where the pathway to becoming a tech expert is not just taught but experienced. Immerse yourself in a dynamic curriculum designed to empower you with the core competencies and advanced skills for developing and leading tech-driven innovations.
This programme includes the following modules.
Foundation Year
- Foundations of learning
- Academic integrity and writing for business
- Personal career plan
- Applied learning strategies
- Maths foundations – tech-related track
- Digital skills – tech-related track
- Elective – foundation year
- Innovation and investigation project
Year 1
- Introduction to computer science
- Mathematics I
- Collaborative work
- Computer architecture and operating systems
- Database modelling and database systems
- Requirements engineering
- Computer networks and distributed systems
- Introduction to programming with python
Year 2
- Introduction to academic work
- Algorithms, data structures, and programming languages
- Theoretical computer science and mathematical logic
- Web application development
- Project: build a data mart in SQL
- Project: software engineering
- Elective A
- Elective A
Year 3
- Computer science and society
- Seminar: current topics in computer science
- Elective B
- Elective B
- Elective C
- Elective C
- Bachelor thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The realm of computer science is vast and full of potential. Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree offers the chance to develop innovative software solutions or enhance existing systems within tech giants. Propel yourself into careers where technology and creativity converge to drive forward-thinking solutions and groundbreaking advancements.
Software developer
As a software developer, you'll design and implement software applications to solve complex problems. Utilize your knowledge of programming languages and software development to create systems that enhance business operations and user experiences.
IT consultant
Transform businesses by providing expert advice as an IT consultant. You'll analyse company needs and recommend technology solutions to improve efficiency, security, and performance.
Cyber security analyst
Focus on protecting information systems from cyber threats. Your role will involve monitoring networks, detecting vulnerabilities, and implementing security measures to safeguard data.