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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I109

Computing with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year at University of Portsmouth. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a new course and we’re currently finalising the detailed information for this page. You can still see entry requirements and apply. Overview This course provides a supportive pathway to university study, equipping you with essential computing knowledge, academic skills, and professional competencies. 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 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 83% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Mathematical Concepts for Computing
Digital Literacy and IT Essentials
Problem Solving and Algorithms
Web Development Basics
Database Fundamentals
Academic Skills and Professional Development
Practical Computing Project
UCAS Code:I109
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points

24 points from the IB Diploma.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Portsmouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,000£35,000
3 years£20,000£26,500£35,000
5 years£24,500£33,000£43,500

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 20% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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

55%Working
15%Studying
30%Work & Study
30%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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About University of Portsmouth

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