Computer Science with Foundation Year
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year at Manchester Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Department of Computing and Mathematics has a reputation for academic excellence and you’ll learn from research-active staff working at the forefront of their specialist fields – well placed to support and guide you as you discover yours. The foundation year provides a route onto a degree if you don't have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice. After successful completion of the foundation year in computing and mathematics, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCD GCE A levels grades CCD, AB or equivalent |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Pass IB Diploma with 24 points overall, or achieve minimum 88 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 requirement through the IB Diploma you will require HL 4 or SL 5 in English Language/English Language and Literature, and HL 4 or SL 4 in Mathematics |
| UCAS Points | 88 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,500
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £26,500 | £34,000 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £33,500 | £47,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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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