A four-year route that begins with a foundation year before the Computer Science degree, for students without direct-entry qualifications. The programme develops programming, software development, computer systems, data and secure digital services. It is designed to build the academic and subject foundations needed for later degree study.
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Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education with minimum 62% overall from a recognised board (60% in any required subject); International Foundation Year needs Sri Lankan A-Levels (3 subjects, minimum SSS) or O-Levels (minimum 5 passes)
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Potential funding at University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton lists international scholarships worth £5,000 in year 1 for September 2026, November 2026 and January 2027 starts (£4,000 for other intakes), with £2,000 in years 2 and 3 for undergraduates; early-payment discounts can be combined.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year
A four-year route that begins with a foundation year before the Computer Science degree, for students without direct-entry qualifications. The programme develops programming, software development, computer systems, data and secure digital services. It is designed to build the academic and subject foundations needed for later degree study.
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
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Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
48 UCAS points
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education with minimum 62% overall from a recognised board (60% in any required subject); International Foundation Year needs Sri Lankan A-Levels (3 subjects, minimum SSS) or O-Levels (minimum 5 passes)
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall (standard); some courses require 6.0 with 5.5 in each area
English alternatives
Sri Lanka page states English of 65%+ (UG) or 70%+ (PG) in the school-leaving certificate is required alongside the standard IELTS 6.0 level
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on wlv.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 Wolverhampton before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton | Fees & Entry | GEC