BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Communication & Writing. An optional foundation year is available for students without traditional entry requirements. The course provides specialist equipment and laboratories, includes group project work, and offers an optional industry placement year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above. A level: 32 points from minimum of 2 A levels in any subject International Baccalaureate: 24 overall. English and Mathematics are accepted within as GCSE equivalents. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP 12 Unit BTEC National Diploma PP If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All Access courses: Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with any subject. T level: Pass overall in Science Engineering IT or Health related subject.
What students say
Based on about 54 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 9%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 66%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Computing and AI
- Software Development and Data Science Project
- Becoming a Successful Global Scientist: Sustainability, Mathematics and Computing
- Global Scientific Challenges: Projects and Labs
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £52,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth do next?
85% 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 Plymouth?
84% 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 Plymouth?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 63 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.