BSc Computing with integrated Foundation (3-year degree)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computing with integrated Foundation (3-year degree), a web development and security degree designed for applicants with non-standard academic qualifications. The course begins with a foundation pathway introducing mathematics, fundamentals of computing, and web computing, followed by progression into the main undergraduate computing structure. In the second year of the degree portion, students choose to specialise in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Cyber Security, or Computer Games and Immersive Applications Development.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9, including English and Maths, or their international equivalents. In addition, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or their international equivalents: A Levels with minimum grades of DD BTEC National Diploma with minimum grades of MPP Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to at least 48 UCAS points International Applicants: We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world. However, you must also demonstrate your English language proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of 6 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, or another approved language test.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 22%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 60%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £34,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £500 more than the UK median for Information technology.
What do graduates of BSc Computing with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computing with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on BSc Computing with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.