Computers are a ubiquitous part of our lives. On our Computer Science Foundation Entry Degree, you get to study the systems and software that permeate our work and leisure.
Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. They are a great stepping stone to a full degree.
You’ll study how to design and develop the systems and software that connect us all. There’s an emphasis on software development, including databases and user interface design, and a range of options from AI to the Internet of Things.
When you qualify as a Computer Scientist you will be equipped with highly desirable skills, enabling you to apply to work in a diverse range of industries.
Why study with us
- Learn how to apply computational thinking, study databases and human computer interaction and participate in a team-based software development projects to apply your project management skills.
- You’ll explore the legal responsibilities of software developers and learn how to apply industry-standard software development techniques to modern applications; to manage software projects; and to program effectively in C++.
- This degree will develop your programming and analysis skills, understanding of computer and network technology, and security.
What you'll do
- You’ll gain invaluable transferable skills through a practical approach to computing underpinned by academic theory.
- You won’t only know the theory when you finish; you’ll actually be able to apply it to solve real-life problems.
- Our laboratories allow you to use specialist software and to do things that wouldn’t be allowed on a public network (like configuring networks or database servers, or testing system security).
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• COC001: Introduction to Software Development
• COC002: Investigating IT
• COC003: Problem-solving for Computing
• COC004: Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
• COC005: Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
• MAC101: Foundation Mathematics
Year 1
Compulsory modules
• CO1111: The Computing Challenge
• CO1409: Programming
• CO1507: Introduction to Networking
• CO1508: Computer Systems and Security
• CO1605: Systems Analysis and Database Design
Optional modules
• CO1301: Games Concepts
• CO1707: Web Technologies
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• CO2401: Software Development
• CO2402: Advanced Programming with C++
• CO2403: The Agile Professional
• CO2412: Computational Thinking
• CO2701: Database Systems
• CO2722: User Experience
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• CO3408: Advanced Software Modelling
• CO3519: Artificial Intelligence
• CO3722: Data Science
• CO3808: Project (Double)
Optional modules
• CO2404: Cross Platform Development
• CO2409: Computer Graphics
• CO3404: Distributed Systems
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
As a future career, qualifying as a Computer Scientist with further study will open doors to a huge range of careers and enable you to make your mark as the digital revolution as it transforms every aspect of the world around us.
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