BSc (Hons) Computing
with Foundation Year

Overview​

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Discover the BSc Computing programme – where your ideas come to life, from design to deployment. Gain critical skills like computational thinking, software development, problem-solving, and UX design. In our Innovation Lab, a vibrant space resembling a professional tech studio, collaborate on projects addressing real market gaps. Craft a standout portfolio, receive industry insights firsthand, and enjoy personalized support from tutors deeply embedded in the South West tech scene. Join us and unlock your potential in computing.

 

Entry Requirements​

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Our entry requirements guide your qualifications for our courses. With personalized admissions and ambitious offers, we encourage high aspirations. At MCC we recognize and support your potential for future success.

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To apply for this course, applicants will require the following:

• UK Level 3 Academic qualification with minimum 60 Credits, or

• UK Level 2 Academic qualification with minimum 45 Credits, or

• Five GCSE passed at grade C/4 or above (including Math's and English), or

• EU/Overseas qualifications equivalent to UK level 3.

 

English Language Requirements​

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Applicant must meet the English Language and Maths requirements by taking or providing one of the following assessment tests.

• English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above

• Level 2 Functional Skills English

• IELTS 6.0

• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 72 

• Pearson PTE with a minimum score of 51 

• Duolingo with a minimum score of 85 

• Internal English Assessment 

 

Career Prospects​

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Examples of prospective career paths for Computing graduates include:​

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• Software engineering

• Web and mobile application development

• System design and administration

• E-commerce

• IT consultancy

• Digital product development

• Start-up / incubator programmes

• Graduate schemes in a number of IT related fields

• Further study (Master's, Doctoral and PGCE)

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Teaching and Assessment​

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The assessment strategy aims to fulfil the learning outcomes by combining traditional assessment types with a variety of authentic assessments which allow students to progressively develop their skills throughout the four years of the programme.​

 

Formative assessment and feedback is a key part of the programme’s strategy. These will allow students to practise new tasks and receive regular feedback, to give them guidance and confidence to perform well for their summative assessments. These could include presentations, work related projects, group-work, computer based simulations, essays, videos and business reports.

 

Programme fees information

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​Please be aware that fees are subject to change. Following the recent government announcement, the undergraduate tuition fees for UK students starting in the 2025/26 academic year have now been confirmed. For more details, give us a call at 01216303005