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Computer Science with Foundation Year

University of Plymouth

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Plymouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Technology has revolutionised the way we live, build, work, shop, learn and even access medical care. On this forward-looking degree, you’ll get hands-on skills across a range of topics including coding, algorithms, database and software development, cyber security, networks and social, legal and ethical aspects of IT.You will study advances in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, virtual reality and smart devices for our homes. Enhance your CV with a work placement with well-known brands and industry leaders such as the BBC, the Met Office, Microsoft, the National Physical Laboratory or Nestle to open up a wide range of career possibilities.-


Learn core skills.

The foundation year will introduce you to how computers and electronic systems operate. You will write computer programmes and develop a foundational understanding of software development.-


Make use of cutting-edge facilities.

Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility.-


Progress to a full degree.

Complete the foundation year and progress to one of our computing degrees: BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development).

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

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Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    72nd out of 118 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    123 54%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    46th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    78th

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