Computing Foundation
Studying Computing at Bellerbys College
The UK has a long history as a place of innovation and discovery in the world of computing. Studying our Computing Foundation programme will provide you with all of the skills, knowledge and understanding you need to progress to undergraduate study. This Foundation is taught at our college in Brighton, in a city famous for its creative spirit and vibrant tech scene.
The course is modular in structure. It has core modules studied by all Foundation students and modules tailored for computing students. The core Foundation modules develop academic and English language skills.
Where will this Foundation take me?
This Foundation prepares you for university degrees in Computer Science, Software engineering or IT related courses. You will develop a sound knowledge of key concepts in computing. recent graduates of this Foundation have gone to university to study Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Visual Effects and Software Engineering.
Destination universities
Students on this subject pathway will receive an offer of conditional progression* to study at the following universities:
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Coventry University
- Computer Hardware and Software Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computing
- Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
- Games Technology
- Informatics
- Information Technology for Business
- Interactive Media and Web Technologies
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Lancaster University
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BSC (Hons) Software Engineering
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Loughborough University
- BSc Computing & Management
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
- BSc Computer Science & Mathematics
- BSc Information Technology Management for Business
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Newcastle University
- Computer Science
- Computer Science (Game Engineering)
- Computer Science (Software Engineering)
- Computer Science (Security and Resilience)
- Countryside Management
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Royal Holloway, University of London
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
- BSc Computer Science (Information Security)
- BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)
- BEng Electronic Engineering
- BEng Computer Systems Engineering
- BSc Mathematics
- BSc Mathematical Studies
- BSc Mathematics with Statistics
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University of Bath
- Computer Science BSc
- Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc
- Computer Systems Engineering BEng
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering BEng
- Electronic Engineering with Space Science & Technology BEng
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University of Birmingham
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
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University of Exeter
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Computer Science and Mathematics
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University of Surrey
- BSc (Hons) Computer and Internet Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BSc (Hons) Computing & Information Technology
- BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems
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University of Westminster
- Business Information Systems
- Computer Games Development
- Computer Network Security
- Computer Science
- Data Science and Analytics
- Smart Computer Systems
- Software Engineering
Foundation key facts
Minimum age: | 16.5+ |
Course length: | 3 or 3.5 terms |
Start dates: | September, November or January. See term dates |
Entry requirements: | Satisfactory completion of secondary or high school education. 4 GCSEs at C or above. |
English language requirements: | IELTS 4.5 (IELTS 5.0 for November and January starts) Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are now able to accept a wider range of English tests |
Location: | Brighton |
Tuition fees: | Visit our fees page for full details |
Course modules
Core modules
*Offer of conditional progression is subject to meeting all academic requirements, submission of completed UCAS application, academic reference, personal statement meeting required standard, and passing the Foundation programme with the required grades and English language level. Please note that the letter in itself is not a Conditional Offer from the university. You will receive a conditional offer if you meet all the requirements through your submission of a completed UCAS application.