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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Computer Science with Foundation Year
University of Southampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science with Foundation Year course at University of Southampton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
T Level
D
A Distinction, including a Core A grade, in either of the following T-levels: Digital Production, Design and Development or Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking Computer Science with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A* |
| Computer Science | A |
| Physics | A |
| Further Mathematics | A |
| Chemistry | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I101
Here's what University of Southampton says about its Computer Science with Foundation Year course.
This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further four-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our MEng Computer Science degree.
It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, are an international or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation Year guarantees progression to one of seventeen subject areas, including Computer Science.
You will study full time through a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study, with three hours of laboratory practical work each week.
You will learn the core principles of mathematics, mechanical and physical science, and electricity and electronics.
You will undertake laboratory work and a variety of assignments to develop your critical thinking and problem solving and will receive full support and feedback from subject tutors to progress your academic development.
Source: University of Southampton
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Foundation Year (Engineering)
Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £26,000 per year |
| International | £26,000 per year |
The modules you will study
Whichever degree you are aiming for you will take these core modules: Electricity and Electronics, Engineering Principles, Coursework (including computer applications), Mathematics A and B, Mechanical Science, and Routes to Success.
Specialist Science and Engineering English language module available.
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework activities such as formal reports and laboratory reports – all of which you will encounter as typical assessment methods throughout your degree.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Southampton
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 Southampton 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
80%
med
Teaching on my course
80%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
65%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
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?
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
59%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
44%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
37%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
69%
med
Organisation and management
69%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
low
How well organised is your course?
67%
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?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
62%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking Computer Science with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Southampton graduates who took Computer Science with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
96%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
92%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
88%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
84%
Information Technology Professionals
3%
Business and public service associate professionals
2%
Elementary occupations
2%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Southampton graduates who took Computer Science with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£39.1k
First year after graduation
£46.7k
Third year after graduation
£72.3k
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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