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Bachelor of Computing with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Preston, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year full-time degree in Computing with an integrated foundation year, Taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Computing 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

Professional programmer
Software system developer
IT consultant
Database designer
Web application developer
Cyber security engineer
IT systems analyst

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
Databases
Network Operating Systems. Year 3: Application Development
Career Development Learning
Data and Web Development.

Entry requirements

Academic

Lower entry grades than the standard degree: recognised upper-secondary qualification for your country
With the four-year route (integrated foundation year) for applicants who do not meet the three-year entry grades. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised upper-secondary qualification by country, At the lower entry level set for foundation-year routes, Students without the grades for the 3-year degree

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 61
Duolingo 105
Cambridge 170
Institutional test 65%

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements for your country
The English requirement and the deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Apply through UCAS (institution code C30) or the university online application system. Provide academic transcripts
English test evidence and a personal statement. Interview or audition only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,750 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Preston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering and Computing
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.