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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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.
Eligibility, value, availability and deadlines are decided by the university. Confirm the award for this exact course and intake before relying on it.
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.
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FoundationPublished course content
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Computer Systems and NetworksPublished course content
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Critical Thinking in a Changing WorldPublished course content
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Foundation MathematicsPublished course content
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Information Systems and Data RepresentationPublished course content
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Introduction to Academic PracticePublished course content
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ProgrammingPublished course content
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Computer Systems FundamentalsPublished course content
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Foundations of Professional ComputingPublished course content
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Mathematics for ComputingPublished course content
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Software Development IPublished course content
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Software Development IIPublished course content
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Web Design and DevelopmentPublished course content
Computer Science Final ProjectPublished course content
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Cyber SecurityPublished course content
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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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.
Computer Science with Foundation BSc Honours at University of Westminster | Fees & Entry | GEC