Course summary
The University of Bolton's BSc (Hons) Computing with foundation year is a flexible and far-reaching undergraduate programme designed to support you with focused attention, industry insights and excellent IT resources. Forge your own path into specialisms and potential career options with dedicated help from our expert teaching staff. Of all the excellent computing degree options available at the University of Bolton, this is the most flexible. It draws on key elements from other study pathways to give you a wide-ranging and industry-informed programme. By studying for your BSc (Hons) Computing with foundation year honours degree with us, you can develop essential knowledge and understanding of computing and IT principles and practices while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus. The foundation year is the first year of this degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of computing, programming and mathematics. It's designed to prepare you for degree-level study. As you progress through the degree, you'll have the opportunity to focus on aspects of the subject you have personal interest and strengths in, or that support your career or further study goals. For instance, you might opt to study machine learning, artificial intelligence or cyber security. With intentionally small class sizes, we can offer you more meaningful and personalised interaction with our dedicated and enthusiastic lecturers, many of whom are active researchers and come with extensive industry insights and experience. Meanwhile, guest speakers and lecturers give you access to highly relevant and up-to-date input from industry settings. The department's strong links with business mean you'll have the chance to work on 'live briefs' in your coursework assignments, so you'll have the opportunity to enjoy real-world context and application for the skills and knowledge we'll help you develop. We'll also support you in building lifelong learning skills so you can take ownership of your professional development for the future and maximise your potential for success. All of this is backed by our well-equipped IT suites, where you can apply and develop your learning individually and in groups with expert guidance and support.
Modules
Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Bolton’s website.
Assessment method
Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G410
- Institution code:
- B44
- Campus name:
- University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. We'll be happy to consider your application if you don't meet the standard entry requirements but have non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience. You may be asked to undertake additional assessment(s) to determine your suitability for the course. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
https://www.bolton.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
EU | £63800* | Whole course |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
International | £63800* | Whole course |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB