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BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year

Study the basics of computer science, including AI, coding, DevOps, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and cybersecurity. Build your creativity and technical skills through a range of fun, hands-on projects.

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UCAS codeI102
Duration4 years
Fee (UK)£9,790
LocationOn campus

Course summary

Combine hands-on development with theory to learn how and why computers work as they do.

Explore a wide range of tools and technologies and become adept in software development and configuration. Learn industry-relevant languages, such as Javascript, C#, Python, and SQL.

Work with other students and expert staff in the David Goldman Technology Centre, where you'll have access to specialist computer science labs.

Topics you'll study include:

  • Software development
  • Database systems
  • AI
  • IoT
  • DevOps
  • Emerging technologies
  • Robotics
  • Industry projects
  • Cybersecurity.

We provide professional developer software and advanced hardware through partnerships with Cisco and other leading companies. You’ll also benefit from strong industry links and have the chance to study for recognised certifications.

In your final year of the course, you'll undertake a major individual project. This adds to your hands-on experience and could lead to a job offer upon graduation. Previous graduates have become developers, IT managers, information analysts, and academics. Employers that have taken on our graduates include Sage, British Airways, and the NHS.

Why Sunderland for Computer Science

Integrated Foundation Year

This course is available with an Integrated Foundation Year, an extra year of your degree. This route offers a supportive way of transitioning into university study. It may be suitable for you if you:

  • Have valuable work or life experience but no formal qualifications
  • Are returning to education after a break
  • Want to change direction or explore a new career path
  • Have just missed the entry requirements for the three-year course.

We’re enhancing our Integrated Foundation Year to give you an even stronger start to your degree. The updated modules will align more with your chosen subject area. This will help you build the knowledge, confidence, and skills you need for your studies. We'll share full details soon and can't wait to tell you more.

Please note, this route isn’t available to international students.

What you'll study

*Placements are subject to availability and placement providers may require an interview as part of the process. If successful, you'll remain an active student and will have access to a wide range of support from Graduate Prospects.

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars and lab sessions. We encourage you to develop independent study skills and work with other students on group projects.

Some assessments count towards your degree. There are also ongoing assessments to gather feedback and build on your learning.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£9,790

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,790. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Study Centre fees

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Full-time UK/Irish/EU settled/EU pre-settled students may be eligible for financial support. This would cover your fees for the full four years. UK and EU settled students may also be eligible to receive a maintenance loan.

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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.