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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (including Foundation Year)
A four-year route that begins with a foundation year before continuing to the computer science degree. Suits students who do not yet meet direct-entry requirements.
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A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Computer Science (including Foundation Year)
A four-year route that begins with a foundation year before continuing to the computer science degree. Suits students who do not yet meet direct-entry requirements.
This 48-month foundation route concentrates on programming and computational problem-solving, computer systems, software and data, designing and evaluating practical digital solutions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Programming and computational problem-solving
- Computer systems, software and data
- Designing and evaluating practical digital solutions
- Design and build software solutions.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Programming
- Algorithmic thinking
- Systems analysis
- Technical project work
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy logical problem-solving and want a broad technical foundation for digital careers. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Software developer
- Systems analyst
- IT consultant
- Technical solutions specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
20 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Cyber Security FundamentalsPublished course content
- 02Introduction to Robotics and Internet of ThingsPublished course content
- 03MathematicsPublished course content
- 04ProgrammingPublished course content
- 05Computer Hardware and Software ArchitecturesPublished course content
- 06Fundamentals of ComputingPublished course content
- 07Introduction to Information SystemsPublished course content
- 08Logic and Mathematical TechniquesPublished course content
- 09Cloud Computing and the Internet of ThingsPublished course content
- 10Data Structures and Specialist ProgrammingPublished course content
- 11DatabasesPublished course content
- 12Professional and Ethical IssuesPublished course content
- 13Smart Data DiscoveryPublished course content
- 14Software EngineeringPublished course content
- 15Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningPublished course content
- 16Career Development LearningPublished course content
- 17Distributed, Cloud and IoT SystemsPublished course content
- 18Formal LanguagesPublished course content
- 19Mobile ApplicationsPublished course content
- 20ProjectPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan A Levels: minimum 3 Credits (55%); foundation year degrees available for students slightly below the standard requirement
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, 5.5 in each component (standard requirement)
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan A Level English Language minimum grade A accepted (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0+); SELT normally required otherwise. Maths (where needed): GCE O-level Mathematics grade C / 50%+
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on londonmet.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with London Metropolitan University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.