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Computing (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons)

Bournemouth University (BU), the United Kingdom

Bournemouth University (BU)

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BSc (Hons)Full-time3 - 5 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearGBP 18800 per year

About Computing (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Computing at BU?

  • Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver
  • Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver
  • Gain experience in developing front and back-end web systems, along with mobile and desktop applications using a variety of programming languages and frameworks
  • In addition to learning core computing skills, you will be able to tailor your degree to the areas of computing which most interest you and match your career ambitions
  • Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one
  • Career opportunities are broad and can include roles such as software engineer, web developer, IT analyst, or network engineer
  • Within 15 months of completing their course, 100% of our students were in employment or further study.

Be part of the creation of new technologies that change our lives and the world around us. Learn to solve everyday organisational and end-user problems by analysing, designing and developing technical solutions.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2024 entry: 

  • £9,250 (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £18,800 (Int'l) per year
  • Placement year: £1,850
  • Foundation year: (UK, ROI & CI) £18,800 (Int'l) per year

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. 

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components, or equivalent.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2024 and September 2025 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2024 and September 2025 entry:

  • China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
  • France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
  • Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
  • India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
  • Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
  • Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70% 

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