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Computer Science with Foundation Year

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
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Course summary

Develop practical skills in the specification, design and implementation of computer systems, as well as an understanding of the theory behind them
Our world-class teaching is informed by active, up-to-the-minute research of international standing in developing fields including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and nature-inspired computation
Comprehensive, relevant programmes inspired by the Computer Science development cycle: theory, design, develop, test and apply
We maintain excellent teaching links with computer-related industry partners such as IBM, The Met Office, NATS and Motorola
This programme contains a Foundation Year

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
I403
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation, 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
I403
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation
  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BCC

To include grade C in Mathematics. Excluding General Studies.

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

Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE AL Maths subject - Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computing and Information Technology.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 18 credits M: 27 credits

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 18 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 27 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 12 L3 credits in Maths at pass Grade. Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Scottish Higher
BBBBC

Mathematics at Grade C

Scottish Advanced Higher
BCC

Mathematics at Grade C

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 26 OR 544 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 4 in HL Maths.

n support of the university’s Access and Participation Plan this course is only open to UK domiciled students who meet our contextual offer eligibility criteria and who may not have met the entry requirements for first year entry or have not been able to take A level Mathematics alongside a BTEC L3 Extended Diploma. Students can check their eligibility on our contextual offer website https://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/entryrequirements/contextual/

English language requirements

GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4

For further details on our English Language requirements please visit our websitehttp://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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

For full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/

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