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Computer Science with Foundation Year

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Course Summary

  • Study your foundation year, then progress to a degree with industry accreditation from the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

  • Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.

  • Learn the skills you need to write the software of tomorrow.

  • Develop complex software and systems using analytical and mathematical approaches.

  • Understand the fundamental principles behind the software that powers our world.

  • Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start

Computer science provides a deep understanding of practical applications of computation in areas ranging from programming language design to everyday software systems. This course is aimed at anyone who wants to become a programmer, understands and can build on the fundamental principles behind the software that underpins modern society.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Computing/BSc-Honours-Computer-Science-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time

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  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years
  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich including foundation year • 5 Years

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Course code:
A022
Institution code:
S21

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Application codes

Course code:
A022
Institution code:
S21

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