BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year

Our course provides in-depth knowledge and skills in computer science, networks and applications, enabling you to progress into any area of the computing industry. You will learn the necessary skills to develop cutting edge, state-of-the-art innovative applications. You will benefit from links to professional and industry bodies, including Cisco Networking Academy and the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

Develop your knowledge in computer systems and networks, programming, secure systems, computer system architecture, database systems, and modelling. You will graduate with an understanding of emerging trends in computer science, such as those in software development, AI and distributed computing. During your course you will also have the opportunity to attend occasional field trips.

There’s also a choice of fascinating optional modules so you can tailor the course to your career ambitions. Depending on the optional modules you choose, you may graduate with a specialism in Artificial Intelligence or Cloud Technologies. Your Foundation Year is the perfect way to boost your academic skills, build your confidence and develop your wider subject knowledge so you can succeed at Winchester.

This course offers an extra year of study at the start (Year 0) which leads onto a full degree programme (Years 1, 2 and 3). A Foundation Year is ideal if you are returning to education after a break; haven’t quite achieved the entry qualifications required; are wanting more support during the