About Bsc (hons) Computer Science With Foundation Year in University of Plymouth
Course Details
Fascinated by computers, programming and the endless possibilities of the web? Perhaps you've shown evidence of good academic potential, but don’t have sufficient qualifications or have been out of formal education for a while. This new four year degree route incorporates a foundation year and will develop your computing skills and knowledge. Successful completion of the foundation year will enable you to progress onto the first year of our computing degrees.
You will study core skills from computer programming to web development. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge to progress to a future career in areas from business analytics to software development. You will also benefit from experienced University lecturers and can confidently progress to any of our suite of computing BSc degree courses.
Key features
- Progress, subject to achieving the relevant technical skills, to the first year of BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Computing, BSc (Hons) Computer and Information Security or BSc (Hons) Computing & Games Development.
- Study core skills from computer programming to web development.
- Develop the skills and knowledge to progress to a future career in areas from business analytics to software development.
- Benefit from experienced lecturers and confidently progress to one of our degree courses.
- Taught on campus by University lecturers and feel part of the University from the start.
- The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.
Academic qualification equivalents
Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)
Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 5.5 overall (6.0 for integrated programmes)
- IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
- PTE 42 (50 for integrated programmes)
- PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
University of Plymouth Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Application mode |
Panther Application or Common Application |
| Student Retention rate |
68% |
| Cost of Attendance (2020-21) |
39,322 USD |
| Number of Students |
UG: 4,100 PG: 1,758 |
| Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
| Student-Faculty ratio |
18:1 |
| Financial Aids |
Scholarships, grants, loans, and Pell grants |
| Graduation rate |
54% |
| Tuition fee |
UG: 23,902 USD PG: varies |
University of Plymouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- Cost of attendance for various 2020-21:
| Financials |
UG |
PG |
| Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
23,902 USD |
765 USD (Per Credit) + 695+780 USD (CAGS+EDD) |
| Room and meals |
11,580 USD |
11,580 USD |
- The mandatory fee (2,622 USD annually) breakdown can be seen as:
| Charges |
Amount |
| Athletics |
290 USD |
| Student Activities |
190 USD |
| Transportation fee |
16 USD |
| Student Health fee |
380 USD |
| Student Recreation |
502 USD |
| Educ. Technology |
466 USD |
| Registration |
100 USD |
