BSc Computer Science with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Computer Science, with an integrated foundation year providing a structured pathway into university study. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. The Foundation Year leads to progression into Computer Science, Computer Science with Cyber Security, or Applied Software Engineering. Students may extend to an MSci or include a professional placement year.
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What students say
Based on about 104 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 67%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 1%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 58%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Independent Project
- Skills for Knowledge, Independence, Lifelong Learning
- Introduction to Mechanics
- Introduction to Algebra
- Introduction to Calculus
- Statistics and Data
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £60,000. The £46,500 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University do next?
93% 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 Cardiff University?
70% 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 Cardiff University?
The typical offer is CCD at A level. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.