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BSc in Computer Science with Foundation Year

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Many of our modules feature external speakers who can give first-hand accounts of how the latest computing innovations are used in industry.

You will work on a project commissioned by a real client and gain insight into the practices of design, implementation, and professional project management. You will be taught how to specify, design, and develop software systems, gaining the technical skills and insights that employers value very highly.

General Eligibility

A-levels: BCC or points equivalent to your best three A-levels. Must include one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Statistics.

GCSE: Grades B/5 in Maths (if no A-level Maths) and C/4 in English.

BTEC Diploma: DDM in a science-related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.

International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 26 points minimum, and must include appropriate maths and science content.

Access to HE: Pass diploma with 24 Distinctions in a science-related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

  • Mathematics 1

  • Mechanics 1

  • Creating Software Applications

  • Principles of Biological Science

  • Principles of Earth Science and Earth Systems

  • Introduction to Programming

  • Academic Portfolio Project

  • Introductory Data Analysis

2 Year 2

  • Algorithms, Data Structures and Advanced Programming

  • Computer Architecture

  • Computing Fundamentals

  • Foundations of Computation

  • Introduction to Object Oriented Programming

  • Mathematics Fundamentals

  • Programming Fundamentals

  • Requirements Engineering and Professional Practice

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Databases and Domain Modelling

  • Operating Systems and Networks

  • Software Architecture and System Development (double module)

  • Software Engineering Project (double module)

  • User Interface Design and Evaluation

Option modules

  • Data Analytics

  • Functional Programming

  • Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

4 Year 4

  • Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)

5 Year 5

Core modules

  • Computer Science Project (double module)

  • Computers, Society and Professionalism

Option modules

  • Communication and Concurrency

  • Internet and Cloud Computing

  • C++ Programming

  • Software Measurement and Quality Assurance

  • Mobile and Web Applications

  • Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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