STEM Foundation Year
About this course
STEM Foundation Year in Computer Science, forming part of an integrated four-year programme leading to a degree. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The Foundation Year offers three subject pathways aligned to the intended degree route, and successful completion is required for progression.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDD-CCC IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 89%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Writing
- Applied Mathematics
- Critical Analysis and Systematic Thinking for Higher Education
- Introduction to Biology
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Group Project B
- Introduction to Programming
- Physics
- Group Project A
- Fundamentals of Calculus
- Introduction to Contemporary Psychology
- Foundations of Psychological Science
- Foundations of Sport & Exercise Science Concepts
- Foundations of Fitness Assessments in Sport & Exercise Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of STEM Foundation Year at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of STEM Foundation Year at Edge Hill 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 STEM Foundation Year at Edge Hill University?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for STEM Foundation Year at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 69 UCAS points.
How many students continue on STEM Foundation Year at Edge Hill University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.