Computer Science MSci/BSc (Hons) with foundation year

Undergraduate

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Shape the future of tech. Master programming, AI, data science, security, and software development. Build the skills that power innovation and open doors to exciting careers in computer science.

Course option

Degree with foundation year

Year of entry

2026-27 2027-28

Location

CU Coventry (Coventry) and
Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
Sandwich

Duration

BSc:
4 years full-time
5 years sandwich

UCAS codes

GCDF

Start date

September 2027
November 2027
January 2028
March 2028
May 2028
July 2028

How to apply

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Your UCAS Guide

Course overview

Launch your career in one of the world’s fastest-growing fields. This course equips you with adaptable skills in programming, AI, data science, software development and cyber security. Learn these through practical projects and industry-standard facilities⁴ that allow you to adapt as technology evolves. The degree with foundation year is only available for the BSc option.

What you’ll learn

Programming and tools: Gain confidence in computer science with Python, C++, and leading machine learning frameworks.
Cyber security and software engineering: Build expertise through hands-on projects and collaborative teamwork.
Global opportunities: Boost your career prospects with the chance to apply for a placement or study abroad year.²

Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

QS Best Student Cities Index 2026

What makes this course stand out

Industry-evolving skills: Master programming (Python, C++), AI, data science, cyber security, and software engineering through practical projects and a cutting-edge curriculum.
Real-world experience: Work on case studies, team projects, and professional software development using industry-standard tools and labs⁴.
Career opportunities: Boost your employability with the option to apply for a placement year or study abroad, supported by our careers team².
Ethical and professional development: Learn about AI ethics, cyber security risks, and teamwork to prepare as a responsible leader in the global tech industry.

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What jobs can you do with a Computer Science degree?

A computer science degree is incredibly valuable in the UK job market. But, what jobs can you realistically look to apply for once you graduate? We look at the top five roles you should be able to apply for once you finish your time at Coventry University.

I chose to study Computer Science at Coventry University because I originally liked mathematics, but I wanted to learn more about computer systems. I felt that Coventry University gave me the best chance to learn through hands-on lessons.
Yuria Matsui, Computer Science MSci/BSc (Hons) student, quoted in 2025

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What you'll study

Your first year is shared with students from closely related courses. This approach allows you to learn alongside other disciplines, broaden your perspective and develop strong collaboration skills from the very start.

The common first year also offers flexibility. If you discover a stronger interest in another subject area, you may have the opportunity to transfer to a related course at the end of the year, subject to meeting progression requirements.

Common first year courses:

Computer Science MSci/BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with AI MSci/BSc (Hons)
Digital Technology and Computing BSc (Hons)
Information Technology Management BSc (Hons)
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Modules

The Web and Human Centred Programming – 30 credits

Equip yourself with an introductory understanding of web development and the principles of human-centred design. Explore the foundational technologies of the Web, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and learn how to create responsive and accessible web applications. An emphasis is placed on user experience (UX) design, teaching you how to conduct user research, develop personas and create wireframes and prototypes that prioritise usability and accessibility.

Through a combination of teaching methods, you should gain practical experience in front-end and back-end development and human-computer interaction (HCI) and learn how to evaluate web and interactive systems using usability testing methods.

Compulsory

Computer Systems – 30 credits

This module introduces the core concepts of computer systems, covering both hardware and software. Investigate what constitutes a computer by exploring ideas like the Von Neumann architecture and Turing Completeness, and understand how data is represented, including memory, storage, number systems, binary logic, logic gates and transistors. This module explains instruction sets and assemblers along with CPU structure and memory management, including caches and system/virtual memory.

Study optimisation techniques like parallel processing and speculative execution, how devices communicate and the role of operating systems, network structures and system security measures.

Compulsory

Programming and Artificial Intelligence – 30 credits

This module introduces you to programming and artificial intelligence. Learn the fundamentals of programming, how to write clear and effective code, and develop your problem-solving and algorithmic thinking skills, with a focus on AI applications.

The module focuses on simple AI programming challenges, including games, chatbots and maze solvers, along with introductory material on machine learning, neural networks and generative artificial intelligence. Content includes necessary mathematics, as well as basic data manipulation. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative projects, you should gain practical experience in applying AI techniques to solve real-world problems.

Compulsory

Programming and Software Development – 30 credits

Learn basic programming concepts and simple algorithms within the application space of software development. The focus will be on new concepts for the exploration of different programming paradigms, particularly (but not limited to) procedural and object-oriented programming (OOP).

Investigate the differences between major programming languages and be exposed to best practice design and development techniques for software. This includes learning professional practice in terms of code repositories and management, software documentation, codes of conduct and social, ethical, legal and professional issues in programming and software development.

Compulsory

Modules

Algorithms - 30 credits

Get an insight into algorithms, data structures, advanced programming techniques and hard problems, covering complexity and computability as well as key aspects of the theory of computer science. Operations on complex data structures, such as trees and graphs, will be introduced and developed within a practical context.

This module will introduce you to various algorithmic and heuristic techniques used to tackle hard problems. You will also be introduced to the theory behind multi-threaded programming, enabling you to design and implement concurrent applications. Explore the limitations of computation, the formal specification of languages and the major models of computation, gaining an understanding of what these tell us about issues of computability and complexity.

Compulsory

Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – 30 credits

This module brings together data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Data science uses a range of methods to extract insights from data. Artificial intelligence (AI) is dedicated to how computer systems can conduct work otherwise requiring human intelligence to learn, reason and make decisions.

Explore the essentials in each area, including machine learning (ML), as well as the relationships between data science, ML and AI. Uncover the processes and techniques that underlie modern real-world systems such as the prediction of customer behaviour, medical diagnosis and smart vehicles.

Compulsory

Software Engineering – 30 credits

This module aims to provide you with an in-depth understanding of software engineering principles, methodologies and practices, with a focus on the successful delivery of real-world software. Teaching will cover the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to implementation, testing, quality assurance and maintenance, with a focus on modern techniques and tools.

Explore modern programming languages, including the evaluation of features, benefits and choices. Study programming frameworks, their purpose and features and the rapid development of desktop apps.

Compulsory

Operating System and Security – 30 credits

Through hands-on labs and real-world projects, you will study modern operating systems, networks and associated security. Explore the structure and components of operating systems, including advanced OS services, and functions, such as process control, file management, threading, memory management and device access. You will evaluate emerging trends and technologies alongside the fundamentals of protection and security and learn how to design and implement secure architectures and operating systems.

Compulsory

A placement year² provides optional first-hand industry experience and helps you discover where your skills and interests truly lie. Taken between your second and final years, it allows you to step into a professional environment, apply your learning and gain valuable insight into your chosen sector.

By spending an extended period in industry, you should develop confidence, build professional networks and strengthen the transferable skills that employers value most. This experience offers a powerful way to explore career paths and return to your final year with real-world expertise and a clearer sense of direction.

Key opportunities

Complete an approved work placement: gain practical experience aligned with your course and career ambitions, typically lasting at least 26 weeks.
Reflect on professional development: recognise and document the specific skills, knowledge and experience you gain during your time in industry.
Broaden your global perspective: optionally undertake an international work or study placement to experience a different professional or cultural context.

While this optional year is non-credit-bearing, successful completion ensures your experience is formally recognised on your final degree certificate to showcase your expertise to future employers.

Students sponsored by the University who opt for an international work placement must ensure they comply with the UKVI immigration regulations and should contact us for further guidance.

Modules

Programming Paradigms and Approaches – 30 credits

Learn advanced programming paradigms, techniques and approaches to improve efficiency and address challenging real-world computational problems. This module covers advanced programming paradigms, parallel and distributed programming, and GPU programming.

This module focuses on functional programming, solving problems exclusively in this paradigm using a relevant language such as Haskell. Module content considers logic programming and the emerging technology of SAT/SMT-solvers with their sophisticated search heuristics and portfolio of specialist solvers.

Explore GPU programming fundamentals, including GPU architecture, CUDA and OpenCL. By the end of this module, you should learn how to write and optimise GPU kernels, manage memory and compare GPU and CPU performance. Real-world parallelised tasks such as scientific simulations, image and signal processing and machine learning will be discussed.

Compulsory

Project (Double) - 60 credits

This final year project module gives you an extended opportunity across two blocks to design and complete a major project that brings together everything you have learned during your course. It’s your chance to showcase your knowledge and skills through a piece of work you can be proud of and share with both academic audiences and potential employers. The module includes a comprehensive teaching programme that supports you in developing a wide range of essential research and professional skills.

Learning covers how to propose and plan your research effectively, considering scope, ethics and value. Explore how to innovate through research, position your work within current knowledge by understanding what experts in the field have done, and demonstrate your contribution to that knowledge.

You should gain a solid foundation in key research and innovation methods and learn how to present and defend your work with confidence, both in writing and in discussion. You should develop strong project management skills such as managing risk, setting goals, meeting deadlines and making the most of supervision. This module also supports your growth as an independent researcher and helps to strengthen the professional skills you will need for your future career.

Compulsory

Optional modules, choose one from the following two modules:

Mobile Application Development - 30 credits

Use development kits to build applications for mobile platforms, where the practical issues of programming for such devices will be taught alongside software design for portable devices. With the investigation of interface components and user interaction possibilities of smartphones, you should learn industry-standard software architectural patterns and software design patterns. Module content also includes an introduction to Analytics and Crashlytics in mobile app development using continuous integration as the foundation.

Learning material:

Mobile app development.
The tools and frameworks required, such as xamarin/.net MAUI MVVM software architectural pattern.
Software design patterns in mobile app development.
Database integration in mobile app development.
Restful APIs in mobile app development.
Continuous integration and analytics in mobile app development.

Web API Development - 30 credits

Web application interfaces (APIs) allow websites to access the data and services of others and are an essential part of the modern web. They provide key functionality to both developers and end-users and are the driving force behind the explosion in online social media.

This module aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to create your own API for use in web applications using the latest technologies and featuring an interactive web client.

To achieve this, you should use some of the latest technologies driven by industry trends. This module has a strong hands-on element and aims to provide you with a solid grounding in the knowledge, tools and techniques required to build robust solutions, including versioning and testing, security and authentication.

Availability of optional modules may vary depending on student demand.

Optional

If you meet the criteria, you could choose to take an additional fourth year master's option (subject to additional fees – please refer to the Fees and Funding section for further information), which will deepen your knowledge and expertise.

The additional MSci year aims to consolidate and strengthen the skills you’ve developed over the course of your first three years of study. Building on your existing knowledge, you’ll explore a series of highly advanced subjects in the field of computer science which lie beyond the scope of undergraduate study.

Modules

Advanced Programming - 30 credits

Develop advanced programming skills essential for modern industrial and real-world computing applications. This module critically examines key applications and approaches. You will explore different programming paradigms and approaches, including their applications, and learn to critically evaluate the best choice for a given application space. The module will cover languages such as Python, C++, Haskell, Prolog, Z3, or similar.

Compulsory

Advanced Software Development - 30 credits

Learn and apply advanced software development techniques informed by leading industrial practices. This module provides a comprehensive overview of advanced techniques, methodologies, and tools used in modern software development. Through a group project, gain practical experience in applying these techniques to develop complex, high-performance, and scalable software systems, adhering to professional standards.

Compulsory

Secure Computing Systems - 30 credits

In our dedicated labs, build your cyber security skills by focusing on network security, cryptography, and threat intelligence for both networks and the cloud. Learn to spot vulnerabilities, apply strong security measures and handle threats in different environments. By the end of the module, you should be able to identify and manage security threats, implement protective strategies and investigate incidents using advanced tools. You should also gain a critical understanding of legal, ethical and professional issues while evaluating new and emerging advancements in network security.

Compulsory

Machine Learning and Big Data - 30 credits

Explores how machine learning is used in fields such as healthcare, agriculture, bioinformatics, image recognition and natural language processing. Develop skills to address real-world challenges involving big data. Learn about various machine learning models, including supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning and neural networks.

Compulsory

This year introduces you to your chosen subject while building essential skills.

Explore everything from pure and applied mathematics to software, databases and data visualisation, giving you a solid understanding of the subject before you progress.
Perfect the research and writing styles you’ll need to ace your degree-level assignments.
Learn core principles so you feel completely prepared when you start Year 1 of your degree.

On successful completion of this foundation year, you will be able to progress to year 1 of the degree.

Modules

Fundamental Pure Mathematics – 30 credits

Learn the fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills you need to solve problems relevant to your discipline, while fostering analytical and problem-solving abilities. You will learn to apply mathematical techniques to real-world scenarios to help enhance your practical understanding. Key topics include fundamental algebraic properties, trigonometry, and calculation of areas and volumes of basic shapes. You will also get an introduction to calculus, covering limits, derivatives and integrals. By the end of this module, you should be familiar with a range of mathematical methods required to address everyday challenges in related fields.

Compulsory

Fundamental Applied Mathematics – 30 credits

Develop the fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills you need to solve relevant problems while developing analytical and problem-solving skills. Learn to turn real-world problems into mathematical problems and present mathematical and logical arguments. Concepts covered include computation of areas and volumes of basic shapes, complex numbers, application of matrices and determinants, application of vectors, application of differentiation and integration and use of computer software to solve scientific problems. By the end of this module, you should have an awareness of many of the mathematical techniques required to tackle everyday problems in related disciplines.

Compulsory

Software and Databases – 30 credits

This module is designed to give you a firm understanding of fundamental programming knowledge and data storage concepts. Gain practical experience with interconnected software systems and master the essentials of databases and an introductory programming language, such as Python. Throughout the module, you will create and comment on a functional application while building your professional skills in requirements elicitation, documentation, and software and database design.

Compulsory

Data Visualisation – 30 credits

Learn key concepts and techniques in data visualisation and understand its role as a vital instrument across many disciplines. This module teaches you to represent data graphically in an easily understood format, helping you make informed, data-driven decisions.

You will use a range of data visualisation tools and technologies to communicate information both efficiently and effectively.⁴ By the end of the module, you should have the knowledge and skills required to implement data visualisation processes on a given dataset to identify trends, outliers and patterns.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content to keep it relevant and current for our students. Consequently, we may update modules to reflect the latest industry standards.

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How you'll learn

Forget stressful end-of-year exams. We focus on applied learning using a mix of lectures, tutorials and online study to get you ready for the real world. Instead of one big test, we assess your progress through coursework and phase tests. This better reflects the way you’ll likely work in your future career.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours and guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average, you will have between 10 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

The foundation year will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module and may include:

practical class and project performance
written practical reports
project thesis
oral presentations
tutorial tasks.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Teaching contact hours

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average, you will have between 12 and 15 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

Individual coursework: show what you’ve learned by working independently on written or practical tasks that develop your research and problem-solving skills.
Group coursework: work with classmates to share ideas, divide responsibilities, and create work that reflects teamwork and collaboration.
Exams: demonstrate your knowledge and understanding under timed conditions, preparing you for making decisions under pressure.
Essays: develop structured arguments and critical thinking to communicate your ideas clearly and persuasively.
Presentations: build confidence in presenting your ideas and improve your professional communication skills.
Reports: learn to present findings and recommendations in a clear, professional format that mirrors industry standards.
Projects: apply your learning to real-world challenges, creating work that shows innovation and practical problem-solving.
Vivas: defend your ideas in a professional discussion setting, sharpening your verbal reasoning and communication skills.
Core assessments: complete essential tasks designed to ensure you meet key learning outcomes, with the flexibility to retry until you succeed.

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Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

64 UCAS tariff points. All foundation courses require GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification. For T levels: overall grade of Pass (D or E on the Core) in the T level qualification in any subject.

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Offer, you could automatically receive a contextual offer which is 16 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Offer.

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Fees and funding

Foundation year

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £9,790	Not available
International/EU	Not currently available***	Not available

Degree

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £9,790 per year	Not available
International/EU	Not currently available***	Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement² or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee³ to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. Students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2028/29 will pay £1,575 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,900 if they are paying international fees.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the table above for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI), a UK measure of inflation that tracks changes in the cost of living.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement or study abroad year, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2028/29. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above RPI.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

Applies to degree only

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad) which may include costs of travel, accommodation, equipment or uniform required for the placement and any visa-related costs.

Foundation year funding

To secure funding for a degree with a foundation year, you must complete the full four-year programme. If you do not finish the entire course, including the integrated foundation year, you may have to pay the foundation year fees yourself. For further information, please refer to the 'Tuition Fee Loan' details in the 'Funding your undergraduate course' section of our 'Fees and finance' page.

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**This degree with foundation year is not currently available to international students who require a student visa to study in the UK.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We assess your fee status using the information in your application. This status determines your tuition fees and the scholarships or financial support you can get. The Department for Education sets the rules for who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees in England.

The regulations list which students can pay the home fee rate. Because these rules are complex, the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides fee status guidance to help you find the right category. If you meet all the criteria for one category, your institution must charge you the home rate.

Facilities

You’ll spend your foundation year at our CU Coventry Mile Lane building, just a short walk from Coventry city centre. You can still make the most of all the facilities at the main Coventry University campus whenever you like.

Once you successfully complete your foundation year, you’ll move over to the Coventry University campus to study your degree.

Facilities are subject to availability⁴. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

The School of Computing, Mathematics and Data Science is based in the Engineering and Computing Building, and the attached Beatrice Shilling Building. Both buildings are high-specification learning environments which benefit from extensive social learning facilities⁴, well-appointed laboratories, lecturing facilities and classrooms, facilitating our innovative teaching methods across a diverse suite of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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Cisco Lab

The Cisco lab is used for working with general networking and towards accreditation by CISCO. Optional modules allow students to work in the lab to develop skills in preparation for the CISCO certification exam.

Virtual Laboratories

Provide a cutting edge virtualisation environment that can be used to create entire virtual networks, complete with services, users and even attackers. Students can access this environment from anywhere on or off campus.

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sigma Centre

The sigma Centre provides a wide range of learning resources dedicated to mathematics and statistics. Students can make use of drop-in sessions or one-to-one appointments.

Careers and opportunities

The computer science degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge, technical expertise, and professional skills to thrive in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.

The computing industry powers the world from e-commerce, through social media, to smart cities and AI. It’s the heart of innovation, and the demand for skilled professionals has never been greater. On this course, you’ll learn the tools and techniques that drive progress, preparing you for a career that evolves with technology. On successful completion of this course, you’ll be ready to apply for careers such as:

software developer
web developer
mobile application developer
IT specialist
network analyst
data scientist
AI programmer.

Where our graduates work

Previous graduates of this course have worked with a variety of companies ranging from start-ups through SMEs to large familiar names. These companies and the roles taken have included:

Test Consultant at TSG-Consulting
Tech Grad – IBM
Technical Writer at Red Hat
Graduate IT Engineer at PPS
Technical Analyst at National Grid
Consultant at Swiss FTS
Digital Project Manager at Pfizer UK
Application Support Engineer at Motorola

The careers listed above show possible paths after graduation. Some roles may require extra qualifications, professional exams, practical experience, or training. You might also need to cover related costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements, depending on your chosen career and location.

Further study

The computer science degree includes an optional MSci year. Alternatively, the BSc (Hons) degree serves as a basis for a range of standalone master’s degrees, both at Coventry University, nationally and internationally. It might also be possible to take a PhD (all subject to meeting all progression requirements).

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How to apply

BSc (Hons) with foundation year

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This course with foundation year is not available to international students.

UK students

UCAS applications will open for this course from May 2026. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

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Disclaimers

Study location

The Foundation Year study route will be delivered by CU, part of the Coventry University Group, for and on behalf of Coventry University.

If you choose to study at CU Coventry for your Foundation Year, then your learning will be based at CU Coventry, Mile Lane, Coventry. Subject to meeting progression requirements you will then transition to the relevant Coventry University subject building for your progression degree.

Coventry University, Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations, partnerships and memberships

Some of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply. See the relevant body website for more details). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships are subject to successful renewal in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation, recognition or membership of this course changes, we will notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. Before seeking an overseas placement, read our visa advice page.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first academic year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year.

For UK (home) students, if the Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees annually but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (for example to repeat a year or resit examinations) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

⁴Facilities

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised. Availability and access may be reduced or restricted when the University is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders or internal health and safety requirements.

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the University. A copy of the current 2025/26 contract is available for information purposes only. The 2027/28 contract will apply to the 2027/28 intakes and may differ from the current version. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the University will owe to you. You should read the applicable Student Contract carefully before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the University.

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Online learning

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Entry requirements

Other qualifications and experience

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Fees and funding

Foundation year

Degree

Foundation year funding

*Irish student fees

**This degree with foundation year is not currently available to international students who require a student visa to study in the UK.

Facilities

Take a virtual tour

Cisco Lab

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