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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I10A

Computing and Information Technology with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The multidisciplinary BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology degree will equip you with the technical and managerial skills you will need to embark on a successful IT career. You will use, industry-standard equipment and labs, and have the chance to put your academic learning into practice during an optional placement year, all of which will prepare you for a computing career with a range of companies. We are also an academy with leading industry names such as Microsoft, Cisco and the Linux Professional Institute, providing access to additional industry certifications during your c... International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Computing Fundamentals
Mathematics for Computing
Digital Systems and Logic
Introduction to Programming
Information Systems Concepts
Database Design Principles
Computer Networks Essentials
IT Professional Practice
UCAS Code:I10A
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD

A Level: 80 UCAS tariff points / CDD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,500£30,000
3 years£18,000£23,000£29,500
5 years£22,500£28,000£38,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%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.

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£750scholarship value
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£2,000scholarship value
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£1,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About Birmingham City University

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