Computing (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September	GBP 9535 per year	GBP 20685 per year

About Computing (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Computing at BU?

Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver

Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver

Gain experience in developing front and back-end web systems, along with mobile and desktop applications using a variety of programming languages and frameworks

In addition to learning core computing skills, you will be able to tailor your degree to the areas of computing which most interest you and match your career ambitions

Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one

Career opportunities are broad and can include roles such as software engineer, web developer, IT analyst, or network engineer

Within 15 months of completing their course, 100% of our students were in employment or further study.

Be part of the creation of new technologies that change our lives and the world around us. Learn to solve everyday organisational and end-user problems by analysing, designing and developing technical solutions.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2026 entry:

£9,535 (UK, ROI & CI)
£20,685 (Int'l) per year
Placement year: For all fee regions the placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual University tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.
Foundation year: £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI) £20,685 (Int'l) per year

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104–120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC–BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).

For September 2026 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components, or equivalent.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2026 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2026 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

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