BSc Data Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Web Development and Security. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme covers network security, cryptography, and web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript. Students can pursue postgraduate study in cyber security, data science, or artificial intelligence.
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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 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 8%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Personalised Learning
- Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Computer Technologies
- Study Skills for Success
- Introduction to Computing Mathematics
- Introduction to Web Design and Development
- Probability and Statistics
- Linear Algebra
- Programming
- Calculus 1
- Data Communications
- Algorithms and Data Types
- Multi-variate Calculus
- Artificial Intelligence
- Theory of Computation
- Numerical Methods
- Statistical Modelling
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence
- Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations
- Robotics and AI
- Operational Research and Optimisation
- Natural Language Processing
- Machine Learning
- Cyber Security
- Distributed Systems
- Databases and Analytics
- Human-Centred Computing
- Functional Programming
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Data Science with Foundation Year at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £48,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Data Science with Foundation Year at University of West London 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 Data Science with Foundation Year at University of West London?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Data Science with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Data Science with Foundation Year at University of West London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.