BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with a foundation year. Core topics include programming, computer architecture, embedded systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, systems design, and data analysis. The programme holds accreditation from both the IET and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The course includes a collaborative group project and an individual final-year project.
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 60%
- South East: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Software Development
- Study Skills for Success
- Introduction to Computing Mathematics
- Introduction to Web Design and Development
- Personalised Learning
- Introduction to Computer Technologies
- Programming
- Computer Architecture
- Mathematics for Computing
- Data Communications
- Information Systems and Databases
- Algorithms and Data Types
- Mobile Web App Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Theory of Computation
- Programming Language Paradigms
- Advanced Algorithms
- Computing Group Project
- Applied Software Engineering
- Project
- Machine Learning
- Cyber Security
- Distributed Systems
- Databases and Analytics
- Human-Centred Computing
- Functional Programming
- IT Consultancy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £57,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of West London 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 West London?
80% 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 West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 61 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of West London 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.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of West London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.