BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, combining core computing disciplines with applied problem-solving. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and Ethics and Professional Practice. The four-year course includes a foundation year for students without standard Level 3 entry requirements. An optional placement year between years two and three provides industry experience, and the final-year Computing Major Project applies the CDIO framework to an independent research study.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 68%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 27%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 13%
- London: 19%
- South East: 66%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics and Programming
- Computational Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- The Big Question
- Success Modules
- Software Development
- Introduction to Computing
- Computer Systems
- Emerging Technologies
- Success Modules
- Computational Intelligence and Algorithms
- Networking and Systems Architecture
- Interdisciplinary Modules
- Employability Modules
- Cryptography for Cybersecurity
- Research Informed Practice
- Big Data Analytics
- Computing Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £45,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
75% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
82% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
68% of students continued into their second year, and 27% left higher education.