BSc Computing with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, covering the principles and applications of computing and information technology. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is BCS-accredited and includes a 30-week individual project in the final year. An optional enterprise placement year allows up to 48 weeks of self-employment experience.
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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
- Large-Scale Software Engineering
- Distributed and Client Server Systems
- Individual Project
- Information Architecture
- Data-driven Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Web Programming
- Computational Mathematics 2
- Communication and Research
- Foundation Mathematics
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Computational Thinking
- Computing Science and Mathematics
- Computer Organisation and Architecture
- Computer Network Fundamentals
- Project 1
- Introduction to Procedural Programming
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Team Project
- Relational Databases and Web Integration
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Cyber Security
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- User Experience Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing 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 Computing 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 Computing 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 Computing with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is CC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computing 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 Computing with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.