Information Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Teesside University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

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

Location

Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

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Computer Science
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**Course overview**: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you dont have sufficient grades to join Year 1. Information technology (IT) is an integral part of our lives. Working with IT involves finding technological solutions to everyday communication needs - if you have a logical mind, enjoy problem solving and prefer working with people and packages (rather than programming) then the IT sector could be an ideal career for you.The skills ...Read more


Course overview

: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. Information technology (IT) is an integral part of our lives. Working with IT involves finding technological solutions to everyday communication needs - if you have a logical mind, enjoy problem solving and prefer working with people and packages (rather than programming) then the IT sector could be an ideal career for you.The skills developed on this degree are highly sought after by employers and will build a strong foundation for working in industry. You explore the complex body of knowledge relating to computer science at the current boundaries of research and development. You develop skills in project management, problem solving, rapid systems development, using specialist tools, working closely with users, and professional ethics and legal issues within IT. Successful students will merit relevant exemption from British Computer Society (BCS) professional examinations.


Top reasons to study this course

1. Industry links: work on live industry briefs, competitions and hackathons with companies including Cisco, Cubic Transportation Systems, Sage, TUI, Atombank, HMRC and Waterstons.2. British Computer Society (BCS) academic membership: get free BCS membership to accelerate your career path with CV builder tools, e-learning courses, mentorships programmes, jobs boards and volunteering opportunities.3. Career-ready: our ExpoSeries of events allow you to showcase your skills to industry professionals who are seeking to recruit new and rising talent.4. State-of-the-art facilities: learn in industry-standard computing labs with specialist equipment used to undertake development projects and build innovative prototypes.5. Professional accreditation: This degree has been accredited by BCS (British Computer Society), The Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute.


After the course

: The combination of academic study and intensive practical work will prepare you for a variety of specialist roles in user support, systems analysis and systems development. Selected option paths could also lead to careers in network support or web design.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
6/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
94th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
100th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£20,000

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64 - 80 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.

Mathematics
26%
Computing
24%
Information & Communication technology
22%
Art & Design
20%
Media Studies
15%
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Uni info

Teesside University
Teesside University , Tees Valley

With its vibrant campus located in the heart of Middlesbrough in North East England, Teesside University is a friendly, modern...

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CUG ranking
100th
Teesside University
Borough Road Middlesbrough Stockton-On-Tees TS1 3BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Middlesbrough  0.4 miles away

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