Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
University of NorthamptonCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Northampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Northampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Integrated Foundation Year offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance. If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements for Computer Science we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year Computer Science programme which includes a Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award. International tuition fees are £1,630 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 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DEE - DD |
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£1,630
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Northampton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,500 | £35,000 | £38,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £26,000 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £33,000 | £42,500 |
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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Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: This specific course at this provider
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