BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 170 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 67%
- Gained a higher qualification: 4%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 74%
- South East: 17%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 170 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 72%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 21%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £41,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University 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.
Does BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
67% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.