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Computer Science with a Foundation Year

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Bay Campus
Awarded by:
Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)
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Course summary

Many of our most successful graduates began with a Foundation Year. Whether you're switching subjects, returning to education, or didn’t quite get the qualifications you hoped for, this pathway is designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and academic grounding to thrive in Computer Science.

You’ll be taught by the same expert staff who deliver our full degree programmes, developers, researchers and innovators who are as passionate about computer science as they are about helping you succeed. From one-to-one support and hands-on practical projects, you’ll gain the confidence to tackle real-world problems and feel prepared for the rest of your degree.

You’ll study in modern labs, collaborate with newfound friends, and start building a portfolio to impress from day one. Whether you’re interested in artificial intelligence (AI), game development, cybersecurity or data science, your foundation year at Swansea is the first step towards a future in tech.

Modules

Course Modules

In Year 0, you will typically study areas including: Computational Probability, Introduction to Programming, Fundamentals of Robotics, Fundamental Mathematics, Computational Problem Solving, Fundamental Geometry.

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Programming, Concepts of Computer Science, Modelling Computing Systems, Introduction to Data Science.

In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Declarative Programming, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Algorithms, Automata and Formal Language Theory.

In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Writing Mobile Apps, Web Application Development, Embedded Systems Design. You will also undertake a Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation and a Computer Science Project Specification and Development.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Computer Society

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Bay Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G401
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Bay Campus
Points of Entry:
Foundation

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G401
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Bay Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCC

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 24 Merit: 15

From a suitable subject area. 3 Distinctions must be in Maths.

Extended Project

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success.

If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one
grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32-34

To include 5 in HL or 6 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics (any variation), Physics, Psychology, Statistics (Economics may replace Psychology) and 5 in SL English.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

From BTEC in Computing or Information Technology

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Minimum of 360 points overall to include a minimum of 3 B1 passes in Higher/Honours paper (including two of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics (any variation), Physics, Psychology, Statistics (Economics may replace Psychology).

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Requirements are for A Levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade

Grade B in GCSE Maths (or Grade 6).

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

UK applicants who meet course requirements are guaranteed a conditional offer. We assess applications on individual merit. We consider making reduced offers, eg. to Care Leavers or students with extenuating circumstances. We encourage you to disclose any relevant circumstances.

The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is considered as equivalent to one full A-Level and students can take x2 A-levels alongside this. EPQ students predicted Grade B or above will receive a one-grade offer reduction.

Learn more on the Swansea University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Please refer to the Swansea course pages for tuition fee information.

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