Computing and Information Technology Foundation Year

From day one, you will be immersed in an exciting, innovative environment where you will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills which will be directly relatable to your future career.

The modules will provide you with a solid introduction to information technology, information systems and computing, and students who successfully complete the course can progress onto the following degree courses:

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence

BSc (Hons) Data Science

BSc (Hons) Games Computing

BSc (Hons) Networks and Cyber Security

BSc (Hons) Business Computing

(From September 2023/24)

Northumbria is ranked 5th in the sector nationally and 1st in the North East for the sustained employment of Computer Science graduates one year after graduation. (Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017)