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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with Placement and Foundation Year
Southampton, Solent University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science with Placement and Foundation Year course at Southampton, Solent University.
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A level
D,D
From a minimum of two A levels
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Southampton, Solent University. These students are taking Computer Science with Placement and Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Physics | E |
| Biology | B |
| Business Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: CS04
Here's what Southampton, Solent University says about its Computer Science with Placement and Foundation Year course.
Passionate about computing careers, but not quite ready to undertake a full honours degree? Coming to computing with no formal background in the subject? This one-year computing foundation is the ideal way to learn essential programming, web design, networking and security skills before starting a specialist three-year course.
Our computing courses are part of the Department of Science and Engineering, where there are courses covering every aspect of computing and media technology. On completion of the Foundation Year you will be able to join the first year of a course within the computing area.
You’ll get to grips with the basics of computer programming by taking part in creative and fun practical projects. These will be carried out under the guidance of a teaching team with a wide portfolio of experience and skills.
Personal development is crucial - you will be supported in improving your academic confidence and start on the road to becoming an independent learner. We encourage teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration, both of which are highly valued by employers.
Solent’s computing team maintain a strong network of industry and employer contacts. You will be encouraged to utilise these networks to seek work experience placements, attend industry events and learn from specialist guest speakers. Our talented and supportive team – many of whom have direct and current industry experience - teach on this computing degree course, so they’ll know exactly what skills you need to move successfully forward.
What does this course lead to? Upon successful completion of this one-year foundation course, students will progress onto the BSc (Hons) Computing course.
Who is this course for? This foundation course is ideally suited to students who want to earn a specialist degree in an area of computing, but don’t yet hold the qualifications or experience required to start on the first year of an undergraduate course.
Source: Southampton, Solent University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Science and Engineering
Location
Main Site | Southampton
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time with year in industry
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| International | £19,081 per year |
The modules you will study
FOUNDATION MODULES Digital Media Technologies Foundation Computing Foundation Mathematics Group Technology Project Individual Degree Related Project Problem Solving
If you successfully pass the foundation year, you will automatically progress onto the 3 year Computing course where you will study the following modules:
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES Problem solving through Programming Introduction to Networks and Security UX Introduction to Databases Data Analysis, Tools and Application Web Technologies
YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES Research Methods Project Web Application Development Advanced Database Systems Analytics and Business Intelligence Object Oriented Design and Development Human Computer Interaction
YEAR 3 - PLACEMENT
YEAR 4 - CORE MODULES Dissertation Project Data Science Industrial Consulting Project
YEAR 4 - OPTIONS (please note that not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year) DevOps Contemporary Web Applications Immersive Technologies UX Strategies
How you will be assessed
The computing foundation year is assessed entirely through coursework. Coursework projects will require you to bring together and demonstrate your overall understanding of the topics covered.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Southampton, Solent University
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 Southampton, Solent University students who took the Computer Science with Placement and Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
81%
med
Teaching on my course
81%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
low
Learning opportunities
83%
high
Learning opportunities
83%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
high
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?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
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
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
63%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Southampton, Solent University graduates who took Computer Science with Placement and Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
Fifth year after graduation
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