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Computer Science (Foundation) (1+3)

UK

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What will I learn?

This programme provides a four-year route into the Computer Science BSc (Hons) degrees. You will spend your first year at Carmel College in St Helens, about nine miles from the main University campus. The college offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement. At Carmel College, you will take foundation modules in mathematics and a choice of modules from physics, chemistry, biology, geography and IT. You then join the Computer Science BSc (Hons) programme at Liverpool. You then transfer to the first year at the University of Liverpool, and choose one of our degree programmes. Years Two, Three and Four are identical in content to the three years of the degree programme you have chosen.The BSc programme is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer and is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£29,100.00 (US$ 37,581) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

The Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected January 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

The Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A levels

CDD

A typical offer is likely to be CDD at A level, in related subjects. Students with alternative A level combinations are welcome to apply but should expect to be made higher offers. 

T levels

T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.

Applicants should contact us by completing the enquiry form on our website to discuss specific requirements in the core components and the occupational specialism.

GCSE

All applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences (any two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or Core and Additional Science/Dual Science acceptable). Applicants over 21 can be considered on GCSEs alone.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is the original redbrick university. A world leader with 7,900 international students from over 187 countries.

  • Ranked in top 147 universities in world (QS Rankings 2026)
  • Achieved Gold in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
  • Founding member of the prestigious Russell Group
  • Located in one of the UK’s most iconic and friendly cities

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