BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year - Course overview
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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      4 years (optional placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Science and Technology
    • School
      School of Computing and Mathematics
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course G408
    • Location
      Plymouth
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Lecturer in the Portland Square building

The Guardian University Awards logoWinner in the Teaching Excellence category for the Guardian University Awards 2013.

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​Course summary

This programme provides a technically focused, degree in a fast changing and hugely exciting industry for students who have a general interest in the technical side of computing and wish to find out more. The extra foundation year in this degree is an ideal start if you not have traditional entry requirements such as A levels or if you have been out of formal education for some time.

Computing at Plymouth

A short video introducing the computing subject area and what it is like to study computing at Plymouth from a current student.

​Onward progression

The extra year gives those applicants who do not have the right qualifications the opportunity to progress onto one of our computing degrees. The foundation year is delivered at the University by the same staff who teach on the later stages of the degree courses.
 
Applicants can choose to study either BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year or BSc (Hons) Computer Systems and Networks with Foundation Year. After successful completion of the foundation year part of these programmes, you can progress onto the first year of any of our degree programmes, including our two year, fast-track degrees (subject to a successful interview). Pass mark for progression is 50%.

​Highlights

  • The course is based in the School of Computing and Mathematics and in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, our research in computer science was rated 5, denoting international excellence
  • Some modules are underpinned by research of international significance
  • 3-year honours degree. Optional professional training year
  • Very wide choice of modules in a variety of subjects in the final stage, allowing students to pursue their own interests and intended career path
  • Includes multimedia design and production, enabling students to produce applications which are attractive and interesting, as well as being functional
  • Incorporates a substantial element of practical work and production-based work (i.e. the production of an end product which does something useful)
​Final stage student projectinformal learning environment; wide variety of teaching styles