BSc Computing Sciences with a foundation year
Course overview
The BSc Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) course at the University of Sussex is a four-year degree that gives you the skills you need to do well in the modern computing world. This degree starts with a Foundation Year, which prepares you for continued study in computing subjects. This first year is perfect for you if you do not have the necessary high school grades, if you studied the wrong subjects for direct entry, or if you're an adult coming back to education.
During the Foundation Year, you will build the basic academic skills for your degree. You will learn the maths and study skills you need, and you'll gain fundamental programming abilities. This includes learning about: basic programming; database and application development; programming design and object-oriented programming.
After your Foundation Year, you have the flexibility to focus on straight Computer Science or to combine it with other subjects that match your interests, such as business and Management, digital Media, and artificial Intelligence. Studying BSc Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) from the University of Sussex offers you a chance to prove your potential and start a rewarding career in computing.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- A-Levels: typical offer is CCC.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 27 points overall.
English Proficiency:
- International students must demonstrate proficiency in English with an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each component.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000 in the first year of full-time study.
Up to £5,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology
£500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.
Up to £500Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship
Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.
Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
The BSc Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) from the University of Sussex opens doors to career opportunities in roles such as:
- Software Developer
- Web Developer
- System Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Database Administrator
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study the BSc Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) at the University of Sussex is £23,500. Please note that fees are subject to annual increases.
Admission
Applications for this course can be made through UCAS. For assistance with the application process, please consult our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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