BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. The degree begins with a foundation year before progressing to the standard three-year programme. The BSc programme carries BCS accreditation, the Chartered Institute for Information Technology, enabling graduates to work toward Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status. The institution holds Oracle Academy membership.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in Maths required. Offers are tariff based, 48 -112 tariff points, from Level 3 qualification(s)* e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted and Cambridge Technical Diplomas / Certificates Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate is accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 35%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £51,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
60% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 68 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.