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Computer Science with Foundation Year

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Birmingham Newman University
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Course summary

Birmingham Newman University offers an innovative foundation year to complement our undergraduate degrees. Our Foundation Year is the first year of a four-year degree. Successful completion of the Foundation Year leads into the first year of the 3 year degree in Computer Science.

The foundation year provides an alternative route to an undergraduate degrees for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree and for those looking to build their confidence and academic skills.

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Nurturing passionately curious minds to lead the future world of IT and make a significant contribution to problem solving practices is a hallmark of the BSc (Hons) Computer Science course. Computer Science is undoubtedly the most popular programme worldwide and impacts everything from scientific research,
healthcare, education, banking, finance, transport, manufacturing, agriculture, automation and communication etc. to household objects like microwave ovens, fridges, or door locks. The unique blend of theoretical and practical underpinnings of programming, artificial intelligence, data science, deep learning, cyber
security, desktop and mobile applications development, robotics and game development aim to provide students unfettered learning opportunities tailored to their particular strengths. With the support of creative technologies, state-of-the-art infrastructure and highly experienced academics staff, our vision is to cultivate ethos of curiosity, pragmatism, teamwork and versatility amongst graduates and to give them the distinct competitive edge with necessary skills to address technological challenges of the 21st century

Modules

Course Modules

Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Birmingham Newman University

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
N36

Birmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
N36

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

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Offer: 48

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Historical entry grades data

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Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).

Additional cost information associated with undergraduate degrees can be found at https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/additional-costs-for-undergraduate-courses/

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