Computer Science (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Staffordshire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

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Youll gain far more than just a Computer Science degree with us. We equip students with the skills and practical experience to become highly employable. From the industry-standard facilities youll use, through to opportunities to gain Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cisco certifications, we know what makes the difference. And as most of our Computer Science students opt for a paid placement year, youll have the chance to work in industry before you graduate. These exciting placements can be with ...Read more

Youll gain far more than just a Computer Science degree with us. We equip students with the skills and practical experience to become highly employable. From the industry-standard facilities youll use, through to opportunities to gain Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cisco certifications, we know what makes the difference. And as most of our Computer Science students opt for a paid placement year, youll have the chance to work in industry before you graduate. These exciting placements can be with companies locally, nationally or as far afield as the US and Singapore. Its just one element of the amazing industry links youll encounter. We also have guest lectures and academics who are AWS-certified educators. GradEX, our Final Year Graduate Show, is also where students ‘sell their projects to a panel of industry judges.The course will give you a solid foundation in all major aspects of computing. It includes digital technologies, network concepts, cyber security, programming, software development and cloud computing. From web design and user experience through to mastering programming languages, such as JavaScript and Python, youll see how everything knits together.Throughout the degree, youll take a variety of modules, giving you a broad knowledge of Computer Science.If you choose to take a Foundation Year, well build up your academic skills so you are ready to join the main degree programme. Youll study topics in key areas, including emerging technologies and the fundamentals of computer systems development.CareersOur Computer Science graduates are snapped up by employers as their skills are in high demand. Some get offered jobs through their placements and join the firms full-time after they complete their degree.With a need for thousands more software developers in the UK, its a specialist field with huge opportunities for our graduates. Cloud technologies are another major growth area. Many of our graduates also go on to work for tech companies as junior engineers. But there are so many roles that fit seamlessly with a Computer Science background.Possible careers including becoming a computer systems analyst, database administrator, computer hardware engineer, computer network architect, web developer, UX designer or computer programmer.As our Computer Science degree is BCS-accredited, you can also apply to become a member of the BCS upon graduation.

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WUSCA ranking:
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69/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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67th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
97th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 74 = 26% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
26%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
Average salary
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Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
M
Moeen
28 Feb 25

Facilities and faculty is..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
28 Feb 25

Best aspects: Freedom. Studying something I enjoy. Learning about all the random and relevant information lecturers give. Worst Aspects: Assignments can be stressful...Read more

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48 Grades / Points required

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A,E Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H5,H6,H6,H6,H6 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D* - PP Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D* - P Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D* - P Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Information & Communication technology
31%
Computing
29%
Mathematics
26%
Physics
23%
Business Studies
10%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,750 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,750 per year

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Students from International

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£16750 Per year

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University of Staffordshire
College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  0.1 miles away

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