BSc Computer Science with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with Foundation, a computer science degree preceded by a foundation year. The foundation year is for applicants from under-represented groups in higher education whose attainment has been affected by educational disadvantage or disruption, with eligibility criteria applying. Tutors from Durham's Centre for Academic Development teach the year, which takes about 100 students and covers academic skills and independent study before students move into the first year of the degree.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Essential Criteria for ALL applicants Applicants must have GCSE Maths grade 7 or above, or Maths GCSE Grade 6 plus A level Maths grade C or above (predicted or achieved). Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) GCSE grade 4 in English Language. Essential Criteria for younger applicants (under 21 years) GCSE grade 4 in English Language. Recommended Criteria for all applicants Successful applicants for this route are likely to have some knowledge of computer coding.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 18%: 15 offers from 85 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 85%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 15%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 35%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £50,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £54,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,000 and £66,500. The £54,000 median after five years is £18,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation at Durham University do next?
90% 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 at Durham University?
79% 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 at Durham University?
The average entrant had 190 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Science with Foundation at Durham University?
18% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 15 offers from 85 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Computer Science with Foundation at Durham 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 at Durham University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.