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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I104

Computer Science with Foundation Year

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£50,000Avg. Graduate Salary
72%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BSc Computer Science will give you the knowledge and skills to develop your career in computing and software systems development. You will learn the theory and practice of software and how to succeed in a rapidly changing information technology environment. This course offers a balance between learning current skills, which are essential in today's marketplace, and a deep understanding of the fundamentals, which provide a solid basis for long-lasting professional success. International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £38,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

*selecting whether to study them in the daytime or the evening**
Laboratory-based exercises
Core topics like programming
Algorithms
Databases
Information security and data structures
UCAS Code:I104
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£32,000£50,000£68,000
3 years£22,500£38,000£46,500
5 years£30,500£46,000£59,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 44% above UK average salary
This course
£46,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
72%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
61%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Computer Science with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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