BSc Computer Science with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, studied over four years including a foundation year. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes an individual project in the final year and maintains industry partnerships with Cisco, the Microsoft Academy Centre, and AWS Academy.
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Entry requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other Level 3 requirements below. A level: A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points / CDD (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 71%
- Left higher education: 29%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 74%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 7%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Digital Technology
- Web Application Design
- Emerging Technologies
- Independent Practice
- Foundations of Programming
- Computer Systems
- Website Design and Development
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Network Fundamentals
- Innovation Project
- Operating Systems and DevOps
- Computer Mathematics and Declarative Programming
- Backend Web-services Development and Database Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Software Design
- User Experience Design
- Cloud Computing
- Mobile & Wearable Application Development
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University do next?
80% 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 a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
85% 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 a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 70 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City 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.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
71% of students continued into their second year, and 29% left higher education.