Computer Science with Foundation Year

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 (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/international-study-centre/).

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.

What is computer science – and why study the subject at university?
Instrumental to our day-to-day lives, computers are vital to a progressive society. The study of computation, computer science also focuses on automation, algorithms and programming. Our Computer Science course follows a core computing programme in the second year alone, allowing you to gain fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare you for more advanced topics.

Why Study Computer Science with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
Our Computer Science degree allows you to hone vital skills to better succeed in this fast-paced industry – and, like previous graduates, you could go on to secure a role within, for example, AI programming or DevOps.

This course will see you explore subjects including software engineering, object-orientated programming, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). You’ll identify problems and seek solutions, focusing on how to use computing applications, while tackling scientific experiments that could combat environmental problems.

During your second year, you have the flexibility to transfer to other courses sharing a common second year, including Computing BSc(Hons), Software Engineering BSc(Hons), and Computer Science MSci. In your third year and final year on this Computer Science degree course, you'll have the chance to take option modules, enabling you to tailor your studies to meet your specific interests.

Is computer science a useful degree? A science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) course can open doors in terms of career progression and earning potential. Past students enhanced their career prospects by securing placements with IBM, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, and British Airways.

Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerates or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.