BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a Foundation Year (Year 0) before the three core years of study, with an optional 30-week industry placement between second and third year. A final-year Capstone Project can take the form of a dissertation, consultancy project, or startup venture.
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Entry requirements
48 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: EEE from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations BTEC/CTEC: PPP from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 1 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 52%
- Learning opportunities: 60%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 66%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 68%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Developing Academic Skills and a Sense of Vocation
- World of Business
- Responsible Business
- Discovering Your Subject
- Principles of Programming
- Computational Thinking
- Secure Systems and Infrastructure Design for Organisations
- Research and Consulting Skills
- Computing Technologies and Data Systems
- Computer Architectures
- Optional Industry Placement Year
- Artificial Intelligence
- Web Development
- Machine Learning
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Distributed Systems and the Internet of Things
- High Performance Computational Simulation
- Capstone Project
- Developing for the Cloud
- Artificial Intelligence and Creativity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £27,500 median after fifteen months is £5,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Winchester do next?
80% 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 Winchester?
52% 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 Winchester?
The typical offer is EEE at A level. The average entrant had 41 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Winchester 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 University of Winchester?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.