University of Lancashire

BSc Computer Science with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

This four-year degree, BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at the University of Lancashire, is ideal if students need more preparation before beginning their full honours degree. It teaches them about the computer systems and software used daily, with a special focus on software development, databases, and how people interact with computers (user interface design). The course also includes topics like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), giving students skills that are highly sought after by many different companies.

Learning focuses on practical skills, so students can use their computing knowledge to fix real-world issues. They will use industry-level software in special labs for tasks such as checking computer security and setting up networks. Their marks will come from a mixture of individual and group homework, presentations, and exams. The whole degree is designed with courses that lead up to a large Honours Degree Project in the final year.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • The entry requirements for this course are equivalent to 64 UCAS points from qualifications like A-levels (A2), a BTEC Extended Diploma (MPP), a BTEC Diploma (MM), an Access Course, or the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

  • Alternatively, having equivalent international qualifications and work experience will be considered if the student has shown the necessary aptitude in a technical field. For this Foundation degree, the university primarily reviews all prior educational achievements, predicted grades, and relevant work experience.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS (with 5.5 in each section) or submit equivalent SELT (Secure English Language Test) scores

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) from the University of Lancashire prepares students for different career roles, and major career roles include:

  • Software Developer / Programmer

  • Database Administrator

  • Systems Analyst

  • UX (User Experience) Designer

  • AI (Artificial Intelligence) Developer

Cost of study

For international students, the annual full-time tuition fee for BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at the University of Lancashire is £18,750 for the first year.

Admission

Admission for this course requires applicants to apply through the UCAS system for full-time undergraduate study. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.

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