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Computer Science (with Foundation Year)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course Overview

Computers are a ubiquitous part of our lives. On our Computer Science Foundation Year Degree, you get to study the systems and software that permeate our work and leisure.

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).

Accreditations

  • The CITP provides independent recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS, the professional computing body.

  • We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.

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.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

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:
CS15
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
CS15
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

A level

64 UCAS points at A2

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

Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS points

Scottish Higher

64 UCAS points

AS
Not accepted

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

Scottish Advanced Higher

64 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MPP

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
MM

T Level
P

P (D or E)

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

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.

Our Fair Access Scheme recognises barriers into education and allows us to make an offer with lower entry requirements. At the University of Lancashire, we are proud to help people seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. We recognise that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face significant challenges to access and succeed in higher education. Our Fair Access Scheme ensures that students aren’t limited by circumstances and can achieve their potential.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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 note fees for the foundation year will be £9,790, and then £10,050 for Year 1. Fees for Year 2 and Year 3 will be £10,050 plus permitted inflation linked increases, in line with the government fee cap.

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