Computer Science with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Available for Clearing 2026

Course Overview - Computer Science with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Many of our most successful graduates began with a Foundation Year. Whether youre switching subjects, returning to education, or didn’t quite get the qualifications you hoped for, this pathway is designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and academic grounding to thrive in Computer Science. 

You’ll be taught by the same expert staff who deliver our full degree programmes, developers, researchers and innovators who are as passionate about computer science as they are about helping you succeed. From one-to-one support and hands-on practical projects, you’ll gain the ...

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As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from le...

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Course Information

1 Clearing option available

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Bay Campus

Course Address
Fabian Way
Swansea
SA1 8EN

Application Details

Course Code

G401

Institution Code

S93

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:15

From a suitable subject area. 3 Distinctions must be in Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

34

To include 5 in HL or 6 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics (any variation), Physics, Psychology, Statistics (Economics may replace Psychology) and 5 in SL English.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

From BTEC in Computing or Information Technology

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Minimum of 360 points overall to include a minimum of 3 B1 passes in Higher/Honours paper (including two of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics (any variation), Physics, Psychology, Statistics (Economics may replace Psychology).

Extended Project

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

A level

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Requirements are for A Levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.

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