Computer Science Foundation Programme BSc (Hons)
City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
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This computer science foundation year is a perfect gateway to studying on one of Citys Computer Science degrees and will suit you if you have an interest in how software technologies are built and work.The Foundation route will allow you to improve your computing skills and acclimatise to University teaching and assessment styles, with a view to joining one of our Computer Science, Games Technology, Cyber Security and Data Science degrees the following year.Although the computer science ...Read more

This computer science foundation year is a perfect gateway to studying on one of Citys Computer Science degrees and will suit you if you have an interest in how software technologies are built and work.The Foundation route will allow you to improve your computing skills and acclimatise to University teaching and assessment styles, with a view to joining one of our Computer Science, Games Technology, Cyber Security and Data Science degrees the following year.Although the computer science foundation year does not confer an official award, successful completion will enable entry onto one of City's Computer Science courses, including:- BSc Computer Science- BSc Computer Science with Games Technology- MSci Computer Science- MSci Computer Science with Games Technology- MSci Computer Science with Cyber Security- MSci Data Science.A range of Computer Science modules will develop your understanding of the fundamentals, your programming skills and building web applications. Mathematics modules will ensure you have the logical and analytic skills for more advanced theoretical Computer Science topics.Finally, you will receive training on basic employability and transferable skills.

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37th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
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archie
26 Oct 23

Very quiet, lots of areas to study and lecture halls are large and comfortable. I would like there to be more activity based societies and for the society website to be updated..Read more

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Maryam
27 Mar 22

I liked how the comp sci dept had its own common room. Very useful to get help from ither students..Read more

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CCC Grades / Points required

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96 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

Computer Science or Maths or other science preferred

Computer Science or Maths or other science preferred

4 in HL maths and a science OR 6 in SL maths and 4 in HL science

T-Level in Digital Production, Design and Development.C in the core and Merit in the project, as well as Grade 5 in GCSE Maths.

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archie
26 Oct 23
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Very quiet, lots of areas to study and lecture halls are large and comfortable. I would like there to be more activity based societies and for the society website to be updated...
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Maryam
27 Mar 22
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
I liked how the comp sci dept had its own common room. Very useful to get help from ither students...
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City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
City St George's, University of London (formerly City) , London

Founded over 130 years ago, City, University of London is located in the heart of London....

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City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
The Admissions Office Northampton Square London Islington EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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