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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with Foundation Year
University of Huddersfield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science with Foundation Year course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C045
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Computer Science with Foundation Year course.
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 (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/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.
What is computer science – and why study the subject at university? Instrumental to our day-to-day lives, computers are vital to a progressive society. The study of computation, computer science also focuses on automation, algorithms and programming. Our Computer Science course follows a core computing programme in the second year alone, allowing you to gain fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare you for more advanced topics.
Why Study Computer Science with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? Our Computer Science degree allows you to hone vital skills to better succeed in this fast-paced industry – and, like previous graduates, you could go on to secure a role within, for example, AI programming or DevOps.
This course will see you explore subjects including software engineering, object-orientated programming, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). You’ll identify problems and seek solutions, focusing on how to use computing applications, while tackling scientific experiments that could combat environmental problems.
During your second year, you have the flexibility to transfer to other courses sharing a common second year, including Computing BSc(Hons), Software Engineering BSc(Hons), and Computer Science MSci. In your third year and final year on this Computer Science degree course, you'll have the chance to take option modules, enabling you to tailor your studies to meet your specific interests.
Is computer science a useful degree? A science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) course can open doors in terms of career progression and earning potential. Past students enhanced their career prospects by securing placements with IBM, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, and British Airways.
Professional Bodies At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.
†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerates or apprenticeship degrees.
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Computer Science (CEI)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Year 1 modules include: • Communication and Research • Foundation Mathematics • Foundations of Computer Science • Computational Thinking.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Course emphasis is on the development of sound practical skills, alongside an understanding of theory.
Assessment includes, primarily coursework, quizzes, in-class tests, presentations, and demonstrations. There are opportunities for group working, in addition to individual assessments.
Your module specification documents provide full details of the assessment criteria.
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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 University of Huddersfield 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
69%
low
Teaching on my course
69%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
70%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
77%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
58%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
67%
low
Learning opportunities
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
62%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
62%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
61%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
high
Academic support
81%
med
Academic support
81%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
76%
low
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
70%
med
Student voice
70%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. 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 | B | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Computer Science with Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Huddersfield graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
86%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
66%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
62%
Information Technology Professionals
12%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
8%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Computer Science with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£26.3k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
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
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