- Level
- Foundation Year
- Duration
- 4 years full time including foundation year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
Pave the way for an exciting career Your first step towards gaining a full bachelors degree in computing. Maybe you don’t have the right qualifications to join the first year of a computing-based degree. Perhaps your previous studies have been in an unrelated field, or you’re returning to education after time in employment. Whatever your reason, this Foundation Year will help you realise your potential. During the course, you’ll take core modules that cover everything from professional skills and project management to the basic concepts, theories and technologies of computing. It’s the perfect way to gain an overview of the field before you specialise. Through a blend of studio practice, project-based learning and context driven lectures, you’ll develop technical and communication skills and apply your knowledge to real-life problems. You’ll complete the Foundation Year in Computing ready to progress to Year 1 of an honours course.
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 64 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A levels | CC |
| BTEC | MPP · BTEC National Extended Diploma |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
English language requirements for Foundation Year in Computing: Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our
Start dates
2026
Application deadline
International: apply by
Campus
- Penrhyn Road, United Kingdom
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