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Computer Science Foundation Programme

  • FY
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Clerkenwell (City)
Awarded by:
City St George's, University of London
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Course summary

This computer science foundation year is a perfect gateway to studying on one of the City St George’s 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 the City St George'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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clerkenwell (City)

Study options

  • FY • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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:
G40F
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell (City)
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
G40F
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell (City)
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

Note that the Foundation route is only open to UK students

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 points

Computer Science or Maths or other science preferred

A level - CCC

Computer Science or Maths or other science preferred

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points

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

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Grade 5 Mathematics GCSE Grade 4 English Language

T Level - Pass (C and above)

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.

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.

City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.

Learn more on the City St George’s, University of London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1

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.

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