Computer Science (Foundation) (1+3)
University of LiverpoolCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Foundation) (1+3) at University of Liverpool is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Liverpool, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This programme provides a four-year route into the Computer Science BSc (Hons) degrees. You will spend your first year at Carmel College in St Helens, about nine miles from the main University campus. The college offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement. 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 £32,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD - CCC CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 - 28 points 27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being studied. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
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Fees and funding Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider. Tuition fees UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland) Full-time place, per year - £9,790 Foundation year fee - £9,790 Year in industry fee - £1,955 Year abroad fee - £1,465 (applies to year in China) International fees Year in industry fee - £1,955
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Liverpool
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,000 | £32,000 | £36,500 |
| 3 years | £26,500 | £32,500 | £40,000 |
| 5 years | £31,000 | £44,000 | £57,500 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,500 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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