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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,535
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
4 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Computer Science | Data Science | Software Development
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 9,535
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year

Course Overview

This programme offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the subject of Computer Science, providing students with an excellent basis for a future career in the field. The course is future-focused and has the development of digital skills, analytics, and problem-solving at its core. Employability and industry links are integrated into every module to support students in developing the skills they'll need in the workplace.


Course Features

  • Access a wide range of specialist software and tools, including dedicated Cyber Security and Forensics, Networking, and Software Development laboratories in a state-of-the-art building.
  • Workshop-style sessions are favored over lectures, and students have the opportunity to apply cutting-edge knowledge and skills to real-life scenarios.
  • Live briefs, simulations, role-play, and live case studies are used to recreate workplace conditions.
  • Before moving on to the final year, students may choose to spend a year on a paid work placement in a business relevant to their ambitions, increasing their professional confidence and employability.
  • In the final year, students have the option to complete a dissertation, undertake a consultancy project or work placement, or launch a start-up.
  • Optional module topics include AI, Web Development, Machine Learning, and Cloud Infrastructure.

Course Details

Year 0 (Level 3)

  • Developing Academic Skills and a Sense of Vocation (40 Credits)
  • World of Business (40 Credits)
  • Responsible Business (40 Credits)

Year 1 (Level 4)

  • Discovering Your Subject (30 Credits)
  • Principles of Programming (30 Credits)
  • Computational Thinking (30 Credits)
  • Secure Systems and Infrastructure Design for Organisations (30 Credits)

Year 2 (Level 5)

  • Research and Consulting Skills (30 Credits)
  • Computing Technologies and Data Systems (30 Credits)
  • Computer Architectures (30 Credits)
  • Optional Industry Placement Year (120 Credits)

Year 3 (Level 6)

  • Distributed Systems and the Internet of Things (15 Credits)
  • High Performance Computational Simulation (30 Credits)
  • Capstone Project (60 Credits)
  • Optional Modules:
    • Developing for the Cloud (30 Credits)
    • Artificial Intelligence and Creativity (30 Credits)

Entry Requirements

  • UK: 48 points
  • International: Equivalent qualifications and English language proficiency (IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components)

Additional Costs

  • Laptop: £200-£1,000
  • Core texts: £150 for the whole course

Career Prospects

Students will be equipped to enter a variety of computer science graduate roles, including software developer, information systems engineer, database administrator, and application analyst.


Pre-approved for a Masters

If students study a Bachelor Honours degree with the University of Winchester, they will be pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester. To be eligible, students will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of their degree and meet the entry requirements of their chosen Masters degree.


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