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Bachelor of Computer Science with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year full-time degree in Computer Science with an integrated foundation year, Taught at London Met's Holloway campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Computer Science with Foundation Year. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in computing and information technology.
Career outcomes
- Software engineer
- Cyber security engineer
- Digital forensic support officer
- IT systems analyst
- Network field engineer
- Software developer
- Infrastructure and security manager
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time programme
- Modules listed for 2026/27. Foundation year: Cyber Security Fundamentals
- Introduction to Robotics and Internet of Things. Year 1: Computer Hardware and Software Architectures
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Introduction to Information Systems. Year 2: Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things
- Data Structures and Specialist Programming
- Databases. Year 3: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Career Development Learning
- Distributed
- Cloud and IoT Systems.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer DDE at A-level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification such as BTEC
- T Level
- Access to HE
- IB)
- Additional academic criteria: Typical offer BBC at A-level (DDE on foundation-year variants
- ABB physiotherapy
- BBB midwifery
- AAA/AAB medicine)
- GCSE Maths grade 4 on some courses.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 entry: two A-levels, BTEC National Diploma, T Level, Access to HE Diploma, International or Welsh Baccalaureate, HND/HNC or equivalent, foundation-year degrees about 48 UCAS points, national equivalents on country pages (e.g. India Std XII 60% average)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the Computer Science with Foundation Year admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Canterbury Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport |
| Department | School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 480 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Computer Science with Foundation Year. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59.

