Computing with Foundation Year BSc(Hons)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years full-time; 5 years inc. placement year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
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. Computers are ingrained into our society, and we now rely on them to complete a wealth of everyday tasks. The range of industries seeking qualified and skilled computing graduates is vast, and job roles can vary, including systems administrators, front-end programmers, information systems analysts, and full-stack developers. 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. Our course is designed to help you develop your skills to enable you to embark on an interesting and rewarding career, potentially increasing your earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of computing. Our Computing degree is one of our most flexible programmes of study. You’ll learn how to design and build software that is both robust and reliable, as well as attractive to use. You’ll benefit from a strong foundation of knowledge in all aspects of computing and enjoy flexibility via the chance to select optional modules in the topics that interest you most.
Entry requirements
| A levels | CC |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff points | 64 UCAS points |
| T Levels | Pass |
| BTEC | MPP · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma |
| Access to HE Diploma | with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above |
| GCSE | 4 or above · Subjects: Mathematics |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall |
|---|
IELTS 6.0
Fees
International students: £17,600
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £17,600
Start dates
21 September 2026
Application deadline
28 June 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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