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Computer Science (with Integrated Foundation Year)
MSci · 5 Years · Full-time including foundation year · 09/2026 · UndergraduateClerkenwell Campus
Course summary
This computer science foundation year is a perfect gateway to studying on one of the City St George’s Computer Science degrees and will suit you if you have an interest in how software technologies are built and work.
The Foundation route will allow you to improve your computing skills and acclimatise to University teaching and assessment styles, with a view to joining one of our Computer Science, Games Technology, Cyber Security and Data Science degrees the following year.
Although the computer science foundation year does not confer an official award, successful completion will enable entry onto one of the City St George's Computer Science courses, including:
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BSc Computer Science
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BSc Computer Science with Games Technology
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MSci Computer Science
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MSci Computer Science with Games Technology
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MSci Computer Science with Cyber Security
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MSci Data Science.
A range of Computer Science modules will develop your understanding of the fundamentals, your programming skills and building web applications. Mathematics modules will ensure you have the logical and analytic skills for more advanced theoretical Computer Science topics.
Finally, you will receive training on basic employability and transferable skills.
Modules
You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.city.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/computer-science-foundation-programme
Assessment method
The Foundation Programme employs continuous assessment based around frequent class tests and group work.
Students can also expect a higher number of contact hours per week (around 14 hours) in the form of teaching and tutorials, than in the subsequent years of our Computer Science degrees where self-study plays a larger part.
The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2018/19 entry is as follows:
Foundation year
50% written, 50% coursework.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Note that the Foundation route is only open to UK/EU students
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Clerkenwell Campus
Study options
- MSci • Full-time including foundation year • 5 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
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:
- G41F
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Clerkenwell Campus
- Campus Code:
- C
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
City St George's, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Note that the Foundation route is only open to UK/EU students
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:
- G41F
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Clerkenwell Campus
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
Note that the Foundation route is only open to UK students
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Computer Science or Maths or other science preferred
A level - CCC
Computer Science or Maths or other science preferred
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Computing or Information Technology only
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
We welcome applications from students studying the Access to HE Diploma. Below provides our grade and pathway requirements, though all applications are considered holistically including work experience.
Pass in a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma. Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 45 credits at Merit.
Accepted pathways: Computing, Computer Science, Computer Game Design and Development, Computer Science and Maths
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
4 in HL maths and a science OR 6 in SL maths and 4 in HL science plus grade 5 in SL English
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Grade 5 Mathematics GCSE Grade 4 English Language
T Level - Pass (C and above)
T-Level in Digital Production, Design and Development.
C in the core and Merit in the project, as well as Grade 5 in GCSE Maths.
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.
City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.
Learn more on the City St George's, University of London website
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
- Data from:
- This course and 5 other computer science (foundation only) courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- BBB
- Highest grades
- CDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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