BSc Computing Science with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science, combining computing with a foundation year. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, and Data Analysis. The four-year programme begins with a dedicated foundation year before progressing to core computing modules. After the foundation year, options include studying abroad or undertaking a year in industry.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 22%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 65%
- London: 15%
- South East: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTING
- INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMMING
- INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS
- INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS DESIGN
- BASIC MATHEMATICS I
- INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS
- FURTHER MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS
- BASIC MATHEMATICS II
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing Science with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £60,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computing Science with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia 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 Computing Science with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing Science with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 81 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computing Science with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.