Computer Science Foundation
City St George's, University of London
About this course
Computer Science Foundation in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Successful completion enables progression to BSc or MSci degree programmes in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, or Games Technology. Modules cover programming, web application development, mathematics, and employability skills.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: a minimum of 27 points total, including level 4 in Higher Level maths and a science subject OR 6 in Standard Level maths and 4 in Higher Level science
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 85%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Computer Science Foundation at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £60,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of Computer Science Foundation at City St George's, University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Computer Science Foundation at City St George's, University of London?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Computer Science Foundation at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Does Computer Science Foundation at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on Computer Science Foundation at City St George's, University of London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.