Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course. The degree with foundation year is only available for the BSc (Hons) option.
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.
Foundation year
The course aims to provide you with a solid grounding in mathematical principles and an understanding of the core technology associated with the use and application of computer systems. Professional and academic skills are integrated across all modules, including information finding and handling, problem-solving and the communication of outcomes.
Explore how data can be used to address real-world challenges. Course modules offer opportunities to gain hands-on experience in areas such as AI, analytics and programming, helping you build skills that are relevant to roles in technology, business, science and related fields.
This course is designed for those passionate about data-driven problem-solving. You’ll have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in mathematics, AI and machine learning which are relevant across sectors such as IT, healthcare and finance. With hands-on projects, optional placement opportunities and the potential to progress to advanced study through the integrated master’s degree in data science route, this course supports your preparation for a range of roles in data science and related fields.
Key highlights
Industry-aligned skills: develop your knowledge and skills in mathematics, statistics, modelling, programming and AI to analyse complex data. These skills are applicable across sectors where data analysis is in demand.
Practical learning: apply your knowledge in computational labs, real-world case studies and research projects. Build experience with techniques used by data analysts.
Independent research project: undertake an individual research project, supported by an academic supervisor, giving you the opportunity to explore an area of interest in depth.
Why you should study this course
You’ll have the opportunity to:
gain practical, employer-valued skills that could help you in a range of analytical roles.
apply knowledge through embedded case studies, computational labs, and group projects, tackling genuine business and industry challenges.
boost your employability with an optional placement year or international study experience, with support from Coventry University’s careers team.
progress to the integrated master's degree in data science (subject to meeting progression requirements), diving deeper into advanced topics like text, image and signal processing.
learn to work with AI tools, programming languages and research methods, while critically evaluating your role in data science.
Each benefit is designed to enhance employability, technical skills, and practical experience - whether through core study or optional extras.
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Foundation Year Modules
On successfully passing your foundation year you will progress to year 1 of the degree. In your first year, you will be taught the fundamental skills and concepts needed to begin your journey as a data scientist. You’ll be familiarised with the mathematical, statistical and computational foundations, and you will apply those principles in regular laboratory sessions which help solidify your understanding. You will also begin developing the professional skills you will need in your day-to-day career on graduation: working as part of a team, the ethical and legal issues around data structure and models.
This course explores mathematics, statistics, programming, AI and machine learning, equipping you to analyse complex datasets and extract insights.
Study data modelling, cybersecurity and computational intelligence, applying techniques to real-world problems in sectors such as finance, healthcare and technology.
Through hands-on labs, case studies and research projects, you should develop industry-relevant skills, gain experience in modern tools and strengthen your analytical problem-solving abilities.
Year One Modules
Year Two Modules
Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
Final Year
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
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Overall grade of Pass (D or E on the Core) in the T Level Qualification in any subject.
5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
Contact us via our website to find out more.
Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.
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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Course options| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £20800* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
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