Computer Science with Foundation Year BSc(Hons)

This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre.

Our integrated foundation degrees are for those of you who possess the capability to pursue a degree but do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to directly apply to your desired course. The duration of the foundation element is one year, and, if you successfully pass, you will automatically progress on to the degree. Automation, algorithms and programming of computers are vital to a progressive society, making us more efficient and helping us meet the challenges of ongoing advances in technology.

Our course follows a core computing programme in the first year, giving you the fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare you for more advanced topics. Before commencing your third year of study, you have the flexibility to transfer to other courses sharing a common second year, including other computer science specialist pathways such as artificial intelligence. In your third year and final year, you'll have the chance to take option modules, enabling you to tailor your studies to meet your specific interests.

Using problem-based learning your tutors will encourage you to analyse complex problems, before you work out how to solve them using software - in the National Student Survey 2025, Computer Science ranked top in Yorkshire for assessment and feedback. You might get involved in developing solutions that benefit society, for example using artificial intelligence (AI), or perhaps you'll investigate how to use computing applications in engineering or scientific experiments to combat environmental problems.