BSc Data Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc Data Science with Foundation Year, a computer science degree designed to prepare students for undergraduate study. The programme includes a foundation year covering core mathematics, with opportunities to progress into Year 1 of the BSc Data Science programme or transfer to related undergraduate degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering or Physics upon meeting specific progression criteria.
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What students say
Based on about 105 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 81%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Engineering professionals: 3%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 3%
- Administrative occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Data Science with Foundation Year at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £58,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £68,500. The £58,000 median after five years is £22,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Data Science with Foundation Year at University of Exeter 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 Data Science with Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Data Science with Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Data Science with Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.