BSc (Hons) Computing and Data Science with International Foundation Year

If English is not your first language, this subject-specific international foundation year is an ideal step towards degree-level education. It will give you the necessary academic English language ability and expertise to study an undergraduate degree in computing and data science within UK higher education. If you require a Student Visa, you will not be eligible for this integrated course and instead should apply for the non-integrated International Foundation Year.

As part of your course, you’ll:

We’ll help you improve your subject knowledge, academic and study skills through projects, essays and practical exercises. You’ll be assessed by a mixture of coursework and classroom tests.

Academic support
You’ll be given access to online self-study resources and matched with an academic advisor who will offer you guidance throughout the course.

Expand your network
You’ll have a chance to meet students across the wider university through:

Class study
There will be a minimum of 15 hours classroom-based, daytime study per week across both semesters. This is in addition to a recommended 15 hours of self-study per week.

Your timetable will be provided at induction. Classes could be timetabled any time between 09:00-18:00 Monday to Friday. There will be no classes on national holidays.

Class size
Your class will have a maximum of 25 students, apart from lectures and some subject module classes.