BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a foundation year and offers an optional sandwich year with work placements at organisations such as Microsoft, IBM, and GCHQ.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 72 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 10%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 63%
- Wales: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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.
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computational Thinking
- Foundation Project
- Introduction to Speciality
- Professional and Communication Skills
- Foundations of Computer Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction 1
- Artificial Intelligence 1
- Principles of Programming
- Web Development and Databases
- Operating Systems and System Security
- Advanced Software Development
- Artificial Intelligence 2
- Systems Development Group Project
- Machine Learning
- Internet of Things
- Professional Studies in Computing*
- Digital Systems Project
- Enterprise Software Development
- Mobile Applications
- Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
- Advanced Systems Programming
- Human-Computing Interaction 2
- Advanced Algorithms
- Special Topics in Computer Science
- Advanced Database
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £52,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol?
75% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 69 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol 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. 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.
Does BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.