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Foundation of Computer Science, Cyber Security and Data Science
Hertfordshire International College
- Hatfield, United Kingdom
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A one-year First Year pathway at HIC in computer science, cyber security and data science that is year one of a University of Hertfordshire bachelor degree.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts and practical approaches in Computer Science
- Cyber Security and Data Science. Apply relevant methods to coursework and supervised tasks. Communicate subject-specific information and evaluate work against academic or professional standards.
Career outcomes
- Cyber security analyst
- data analyst
- software engineer
- systems analyst
- UX designer
Curriculum
- One-year first year of a University of Hertfordshire bachelor degree
- taught at HIC
- worth 120 Level 4 credits. Study covers subject-specialist skills classes alongside 120 Level 4 credits at University of Hertfordshire. Students need 120 Level 4 credits to enter Year 2.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary education to the country-specific standard on the Academic Requirements page (about 100 country entries)
- English to GCSE level or equivalent
- progression to First Year needs a 50 percent pass in all Foundation modules.
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary education to the country-specific standard on the Academic Requirements page (https://hic.herts.ac.uk/admission/academic-requirements/, about 100 country entries; blocks not labelled with country names in the page text, so none attributed). General rules: English to GCSE level or equivalent; Engineering needs Physics qualifications; UCAS tariff holders need at least one A Level. UK-system examples: 5 GCSE passes at grade C or 4 (1 semester) or D or 3 (2 semesters).
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5)
- Duolingo 6.0 (no component below 5.5) for Foundation in Health Care
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and dates. Apply online through the StudyLink portal; application fee unconfirmed. Upload the form
- qualifications
- English test results and passport
- with certified translations if needed. An interview
- if needed
- follows once the offer conditions are met. Receive the unconditional offer and pay the course fee deposit stated in the offer letter. Return the provisional CAS with financial documents and TB certificate if required
- then use the CAS to apply for the UK Student visa. Send arrival details through the airport pick-up form.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,795 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | £26,216 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | College Lane Campus, Hatfield |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
18 Dec 2026
34 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.58 years.
The next deadline is 18 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,795 GBP per year. The deposit is £26,216 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5), Duolingo 6.0 (no component below 5.5) for Foundation in Health Care, IELTS Academic 5.5.