BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
Academic Pathway:- Typical entry requirement: 48 UCAS points A Levels - grades DD / EEE BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades PPP BTEC L3 Diploma - grades MP Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of D or E in Core International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Prepare for Foundation Pathway: - We will consider applicants who have not achieved level 3 qualifications if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. To receive an offer through this route you will be required to successfully attend and pass a Prepare for Foundation event. This is a one-day programme which is designed to assess your keen interest or recent experience in the subject, through a written assessment and a variety of activities. During the event you will have the opportunity to ask questions, be introduced to studying a higher education foundation course and meet staff and fellow students. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact Gateway to discuss and support you making an application to us. Other Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years old or above at the start of the course.
What students say
Based on about 93 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 55%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 76%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 260 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
- Other qualifications: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication and study skills
- Foundation Mathematics I
- Foundation Mathematics II
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Practical Engineering Science for Electro-Mechanical design
- Problem Solving in Science and Technology
- Computational Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Interactive 3D Applications and Academic Skills
- Internet Software Architecture and Databases
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Introductory Programming And Problem Solving
- Algorithms and Concurrency
- Collaborative Development
- Full stack Development
- Object-Oriented Design and Programming
- Cloud Systems
- Computer Networking
- Concepts and Technologies of AI
- Data Mining
- Games and Interactive Applications Development
- Big Data
- Project and Professionalism
- Advanced Full Stack Development
- Advanced Games and Interactive Applications Development
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Intelligent Systems
- Mobile Application Design and Development
- Software Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton do next?
75% 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 Wolverhampton?
88% 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 Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.