Computer Science with Foundation Year

About this course

Computer science is the study of computation, algorithms, software systems, and the theoretical principles that underpin them. It is a discipline that combines rigorous mathematical thinking with creative problem-solving, and its graduates are among the most versatile and in-demand in the UK economy. At the University of Southampton, this four-year full-time programme with a foundation year gives you a structured route into the degree if you are coming from a non-traditional background, building the mathematical and computational foundations you need before you move into the core programme. As you progress through the degree you will learn how to design and build software programmes and systems, develop expertise in algorithms and data structures, study the theory of computation, and explore the latest advances in areas including machine learning, cyber security, and computer vision. So

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 70% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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