Computer Science

If you want to study software engineering but don't meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you. You'll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree. If you want to study software engineering but don't meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you.

You'll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree. This course is no longer taking applications for 2026-27 entry. View 2027-28 entry or find another undergraduate course .

We emphasise the importance of practical skills development, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing software systems. This includes opportunities for real-world projects, such as the module Software Hut. This allows you to be immersed in the processes of engineering a real software system for a real client in a competitive environment.

Our lecturers are renowned computer scientists and internationally recognised researchers whose research shapes our cutting-edge teaching. You'll have access to the latest software and equipment, including high-spec computers with graphics processing units, as well as a robotics arena in our dedicated labs.