BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year

Course Overview

Our four-year BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year course is a flexible and far-reaching undergraduate course designed to support you with focused attention, industry insights and excellent IT resources. The programme draws on key elements from other study pathways to give you a wide-ranging, industry-informed learning experience.

As you progress, you will have the opportunity to focus on aspects of the subject that you have personal interests and strengths in or that support your long-term career or study goals. Our foundation year offers an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of computing, programming and mathematics. It is designed to prepare you for degree level study.

Our excellent team of highly experienced lecturers which provide meaningful and personalised interaction with our dedicated and enthusiastic students.

Why study this course?

⦁ This foundation year course will prepare you to move onto the full degree programme and with computing technologies playing a greater role in all aspects of modern life, graduates find their skills in high demand across a wide range of industries.
⦁ A computing degree combines theoretical study and practical projects where you can learn subject specific skills such as programming, systems, databases, computer platforms, website production and networking.
⦁ The soft skills that a computing degree can equip you with include communication, leadership and organisational skills, all of which are highly sought after by employers.

Course Details

LOCATION

Regent College London

DURATION
4 Year

STUDY MODE
In person

FEES
£ 9,535 per year

Core

    ⦁ Fundamentals of Programming
    ⦁ Logical Analysis and Problem Solving
    ⦁ Computer Systems
    ⦁ Foundation Project
    ⦁ Maths for Computing
    ⦁ Computer Science Fundamentals
    ⦁ Computing Infrastructure
    ⦁ Databases
    ⦁ Object Oriented Programming
    ⦁ Systems Analysis and Design
    ⦁ Web Design and Programming
    ⦁ Cloud Technologies
    ⦁ Research and Professional Issues
    ⦁ Undergraduate Project
    ⦁ Emerging Technologies

Optional

⦁ Advanced Databases and Big Data (Optional)*
⦁ Introduction to AI (Optional)*
⦁ Advance Operating Systems (Optional)*
⦁ Applied Machine Learning (Optional)*
⦁ Software Quality Management (Optional)*
⦁ Information Security Management (Optional)*
⦁ Operations Management (Optional)*
⦁ Natural Language Processing (Optional)*
*subject to availability

Career progression

Upon successfully completing this course, you can pursue a career in a variety of areas including:

⦁ Network design
⦁ Programming
⦁ web development
⦁ Software application
⦁ Interactive multi-media roles
⦁ IT support
⦁ Consultancy and operations
⦁ E-commerce
⦁ Business analysis

Some typical employers include: IT consultancies and IT service providers, however, as most businesses rely on computers to function effectively, there are also opportunities within telecommunications, aerospace and defence, financial services, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and the public and third sectors.

After completing this degree, you might also choose to set up your own business offering web design or IT consultancy.

Entry requirements

⦁ Minimum of two GCE A2-level passes (or equivalent), in any subjects.
⦁ Five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
⦁ If English is not your first language, you must complete a Secure English Language Test, such as IELTS 5.0, with no band lower than 4.5 (or equivalent).
⦁ If you did not study GCSEs, or do not have the required grade in English or Mathematics, you can contact the institution for details of other acceptable qualifications.
⦁ You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

How to apply

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