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University of Westminster · London

Computer Science with Foundation BSc Honours

FoundationComputing & ITPlacement year option

Adds a foundation year before the Computer Science degree for students who do not meet direct-entry requirements. Four years, or five with a placement.

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01Academic route

Your qualification fit

Sri Lankan A-Levels, typically from CCS (excluding English) depending on course, or the NCC Foundation Course in Business and IT; Year 2 entry possible with NCC IDCS (credit average) or a UK HND with Distinctions and Merits

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Westminster

Westminster lists an International Postgraduate Excellence Award worth £3,000–£5,000 for January 2027 entry (deadline 30 November 2026), among other scholarships on its funding pages.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at Computer Science with Foundation BSc Honours

Adds a foundation year before the Computer Science degree for students who do not meet direct-entry requirements. Four years, or five with a placement.

This 48-month foundation route concentrates on programming and computational problem-solving, computer systems, software and data, designing and evaluating practical digital solutions. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.

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.
  • A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
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.

27 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.

  1. 01
    FoundationPublished course content
  2. 02
    Computer Systems and NetworksPublished course content
  3. 03
    Critical Thinking in a Changing WorldPublished course content
  4. 04
    Foundation MathematicsPublished course content
  5. 05
    Information Systems and Data RepresentationPublished course content
  6. 06
    Introduction to Academic PracticePublished course content
  7. 07
    ProgrammingPublished course content
  8. 08
    Computer Systems FundamentalsPublished course content
  9. 09
    Foundations of Professional ComputingPublished course content
  10. 10
    Mathematics for ComputingPublished course content
  11. 11
    Software Development IPublished course content
  12. 12
    Software Development IIPublished course content
  13. 13
    Web Design and DevelopmentPublished course content
  14. 14
    Agile Team ProjectPublished course content
  15. 15
    Client-Server ArchitecturesPublished course content
  16. 16
    Database SystemsPublished course content
  17. 17
    Object Oriented ProgrammingPublished course content
  18. 18
    Advanced Client-Side DevelopmentPublished course content
  19. 19
    Back-end Web DevelopmentPublished course content
  20. 20
    Cloud-driven Entrepreneurship and EnterprisePublished course content
  21. 21
    Algorithms: Theory, Design and ImplementationPublished course content
  22. 22
    Practical Machine LearningPublished course content
  23. 23
    Mobile Application DevelopmentPublished course content
  24. 24
    Robotic PrinciplesPublished course content
  25. 25
    Applied Artificial IntelligencePublished course content
  26. 26
    Computer Science Final ProjectPublished course content
  27. 27
    Cyber SecurityPublished course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
A Levels DDE (64 UCAS Tariff points)
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan A-Levels, typically from CCS (excluding English) depending on course, or the NCC Foundation Course in Business and IT; Year 2 entry possible with NCC IDCS (credit average) or a UK HND with Distinctions and Merits
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall (see course page for component scores)

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  1. We check your eligibility and documents.
  2. We prepare and submit your application to University of Westminster.
  3. We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
  4. We guide your Student visa application.

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on westminster.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 University of Westminster before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.