BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course offers a foundation year for students without standard qualifications, leading to a BCS-accredited degree. An optional placement year provides industry experience, and the final year includes an individual research project.
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Entry requirements
CC at A Level. 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass at T Level, D or E grade on core. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 195 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 9%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 21%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 67%
- West Midlands: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enterprise Placement
- Individual Project
- Distributed and Client Server Systems
- Software Architecture
- Advanced Web Programming
- Computational Mathematics 2
- Data-driven Artificial Intelligence
- Parallel Computer Architecture Clusters and Grids
- Large-Scale Software Engineering
- Communication and Research
- Foundation Mathematics
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Computational Thinking
- Introduction to Procedural Programming
- Computing Science and Mathematics
- Computer Organisation and Architecture
- Computer Network Fundamentals
- Project 1
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Team Project
- Relational Databases and Web Integration
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Operating Systems
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Object-Oriented Systems Development
- Cyber Security
- Computational Mathematics 1
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £45,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield 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 Year at University of Huddersfield?
71% 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 Year at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is CC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.