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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
Nottingham Trent University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (with Foundation Year) course at Nottingham Trent University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
72 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I100
Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its Computer Science (with Foundation Year) course.
You'll develop the practical skills and knowledge in programming, maths and engineering that will get you off to a flying start when you move onto BSc (Hons) Computer Science in your second year.
Programming is a fundamental part of being a computer scientist and at NTU we’re committed to developing graduates who have the right programming skills for industry.
How do we do it? By giving you learning experiences that include opportunities to get hands-on with software projects for local companies. Developing your confidence and your appeal to industry.
You’ll build the technical knowledge needed to analyse problems associated with the development of large-scale computing systems, acquiring software engineering skills to deliver solutions that drive real-world industry.
You will learn core skills concerning the production of computer programmes and applications, as well as specialist knowledge in areas such as:
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artificial intelligence
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service-centric and cloud computing
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analysis and design.-
At the end of year one, you can choose to transfer to BSc (Hons) Software Engineering or BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Technology).
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals course If you take the Artificial Intelligence module in your final year you will participate in the Microsoft certified Azure AI Fundamentals program as part of your studies. The program is designed as a blended learning experience, combining instructor-led training with online materials accessed on the Microsoft Learn platform.
Microsoft will sponsor your cloud subscription, course materials and certification test fees for no cost to you. You will also get the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certificate when you graduate – a valuable addition to your CV.
Source: Nottingham Trent University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Science and Technology
Location
Clifton Campus | Nottingham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Nottingham Trent University students who took the Computer Science (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking Computer Science (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took Computer Science (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£28.8k
Third year after graduation
£34.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Science (with Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
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Source: Nottingham Trent University
