Overview
Computing with Foundation Year programme at Birkbeck, University of London helps build confidence and provide skills to study successfully at undergraduate level. It also provides you with a strong foundation in the main subject areas of computing.
Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will automatically progress to our three-year, full-time evening study BSc Computing. The Computing with Foundation Year programme at Birkbeck, University of London focuses on key software development skills, including algorithms and data structures, systems analysis and design, programming, software testing and project management.
Careers
Graduates are ideally suited to various IT and computing-related roles in a range of companies. This includes systems analyst, programmer, software engineer, web developer, project manager, IT consultant and database developer.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Computing Foundation Year Project
- Information Technology
- Learning through the Global City
- Database Technology
- Mathematics for Business
- Problem-Solving for Programming
- Teamwork
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Birkbeck welcomes applications outside this first January 31 UCAS deadline, so you can still apply after that, depending on the availability of places.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Software Engineering View 916 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for admission to degree programmes must be at least 18 years old.
- A valid passport
- The application form
- Your personal details
- Your qualifications
- Your work experience
- Your personal statement
- Referees
- English language proficiency
- Ucas tariff points 48
- GCSES
Tuition Fee
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International
17620 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17620 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Computing with Foundation Year.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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