Computer Science Foundation Programme
City St George's, University of LondonCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the Foundation Year Computer Science Foundation Programme at City St George's, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This computer science foundation year is a perfect gateway to studying on one of the City St George’s Computer Science degrees and will suit you if you have an interest in how software technologies are built and work. The Foundation route will allow you to improve your computing skills and acclimatise to University teaching and assessment styles, with a view to joining one of our Computer Science, Games Technology, Cyber Security and Data Science degrees the following year. Although the computer science foundation year does not confer an official award, successful completion will enable ent... 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 77% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Computer Science or Maths or other science preferred |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points 4 in HL maths and a science OR 6 in SL maths and 4 in HL science plus grade 5 in SL English |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding Fees for year 2026 / 27 Home/UK £9,790 Our undergraduate fees are set in line with the maximum permitted by the UK Government and may increase in subsequent years in line with government policy. Funding options Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.Fee waivers are available for this course.Means tested support is available for 2026/27 entry. Additional expenses Some of our degrees may involve additional expense
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — City St George's, University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £33,500 | £39,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £35,000 | £48,000 |
| 5 years | £32,500 | £42,500 | £63,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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