BSc Computing

The BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year at Buckinghamshire New University is a four-year full-time programme which begins with a foundation year for students without standard entry qualifications. The foundation year covers core modules such as Introduction to Programming, Mathematics for Computing, Computing Essentials, Digital Skills, and Academic and Critical Thinking, preparing you for the full degree.

Students enter the three-year BSc computing degree upon completion of the foundation year, covering modules like Object-Oriented Programming, Web & Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Software Engineering and a final-year project. Students Learn through lectures, workshops, labs and practical coursework, with assessments through exams, assignments, lab tasks and a major project.

Buckinghamshire New University is a well-established public university with campuses at High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Uxbridge and Great Missenden and was founded in 1891. The university has modern facilities such as computing labs, sports suites and media studios, and learning in small groups. The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computing, Cyber Security, Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, Arts and many others.

Applicants for the BSc Computing from Buckinghamshire New University must submit a personal statement stating their reasons for applying for the course, alongside an academic or employer reference. Applicants have the option to include a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need A-levels with minimum grades of EE–CD, or BTEC National Diploma (MPP), or other Level 3 qualifications adding up to at least 32 UCAS points for foundation year entry.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates who do not have an English-speaking background need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• Applicants with equivalent SELT results are considered

The tuition fee for international students for the BSc Computing with a foundation year at Buckinghamshire New University is £15,150.

A range of bursaries and scholarships is available for international students, such as the Sheikh Aand Mubarak Al-Sabah Scholarship of £40,000 for outstanding Arabic-speaking international students, and the International High Achiever Scholarship, which gives international students a £2,500 fee reduction in tuition fees for international students with strong academic credentials.

Graduates of this course are prepared for these job roles:

• Software Developers
• Web Developers
• Cloud Engineers
• Cyber Security Specialists
• Data Scientists

Applicants for the BSc Computing with a foundation year at Buckinghamshire New University should visit the school application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained advisors for guidance.