BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a STEM Foundation Year for students without standard entry qualifications, with progression to year 1 of the BSc upon successful completion of the foundation year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC or points equivalent from your best three A-levels
What students say
Based on about 104 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 240 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 28%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 21%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 235 students who started
- A levels: 69%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 24%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computational Mathematics
- Introductory Linux
- The Digital World
- Introductory Data Analysis
- Introduction to Programming
- Academic Support
- Computer Science Project
- Computers, Society and Professionalism
- Mobile and Web Applications
- C++ Programming
- Internet and Cloud Computing
- Data Science and Visualisation
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
- Software Measurement and Quality Assurance
- Analysis and Design of Algorithms
- Cryptosystems
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Functional Programming
- AI for Space
- Deep Learning and Computer Vision
- Generative Development
- Computing Fundamentals
- Programming Fundamentals
- Mathematics Fundamentals
- Computer Architecture
- Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
- Software Lifecycle and Quality
- Algorithms, Data Structures and Advanced Programming
- Personal and Professional Development 1
- Operating Systems and Networks
- Databases and Domain Modelling
- Information Security Fundamentals
- Software Architecture and System Development 1
- Personal and Professional Development 2
- Software Architecture and System Development 2
- Foundations of Computation
- Data Analytics
- User Interfaces Design and Evaluation
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £62,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Leicester do next?
80% 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 Leicester?
83% 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 Leicester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Leicester 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 Year at University of Leicester?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.