Computing with Foundation Year BSc(Hons)

About the 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.

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.

Why study Computing BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?

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.

The course covers a range of topics in both the disciplines of computing and Information Systems, from software engineering to cyber security, and web development. You’ll be encouraged to work with others as part of a development team, with the emphasis being on honing your practical skills.

In the first year of the course, you'll study alongside students on our Computer Science and Software Engineering courses. These courses have a common first year, before moving on to cover different areas in subsequent years. If you find in your first year of studies that one area interests you more, you could transfer between courses.

If you’re interested in anything from software development to programming and computer science, this Computing course will cover topics that will improve your knowledge and passion for all things science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). You can also gain industry experience by undertaking an placement year in your third year.

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles*(for organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT, and Amazon UK). These include software engineer, server and storage analyst, senior developer, research software development engineer, systems security engineer, and business analyst.

*Source: LinkedIn

Entry requirements

In addition, you must have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C, or above in the previous grading scheme.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes.

Other suitable skills or experience will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

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