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 Coventry University campus.
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 option of this course.
Prepare for a career in computer science by studying programming, data science, AI, security and software development.
This course is ideal for aspiring technology professionals looking to learn about programming, AI, data science, software development and cyber security. Benefit from hands-on learning, industry-standard facilities and the option to specialise further with an integrated master’s degree (subject to meeting progression requirements).
Key course content
Become proficient in computer science by gaining knowledge and using industry-standard tools like Python, C++ and machine learning frameworks.
Develop cyber security and software engineering skills through hands-on projects and collaborative teamwork.
Enhance your global career prospects with the opportunity to apply for a placement or study abroad year.
Why you should study this course
Industry-relevant skills: gain expertise in programming (Python, C++), AI, data science, cyber security and software engineering through hands-on projects and cutting-edge curriculum.
Practical experience: work on case studies, team projects and professional software development using industry-standard tools and labs.
Career-boosting opportunities: you may have the opportunity to enhance your employability by applying for an optional placement year or study abroad option, supported by our careers team.
Advanced specialisation: with an integrated master's year, you get the opportunity to study a master’s degree while paying undergraduate fees (subject to meeting progression requirements).
Deepen knowledge in AI, machine learning and other high-demand fields.
Ethical and professional development: learn about AI ethics, cyber security risks and teamwork, helping you prepare as a responsible leader in the global tech industry.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
Foundation Year Modules
First Year
In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.
We want your degree to fit around you, so upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).
Common first-year courses
Modules
The Web and Human Centred Programming
Computer Systems
Programming and AI
Programming and Software Development
Year Two
In your second year, you can expect to develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with artificial intelligence, theory of computation and advanced algorithms, amongst others.
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
In your final year, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with mobile application development, web application programming interface (API) development, and parallel and distributed programming, amongst others.
Modules
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.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
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.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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