Overview

This foundation year is designed for students who want to progress toward a BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree but need an additional year to build the necessary academic groundwork before entering the full programme. Delivered at the University of Lincoln, it combines general preparatory study with subject-specific content aligned to computing, helping students develop the confidence and competence required for degree-level work. It is particularly suited to those who are motivated to study computer science but do not yet meet the direct entry profile for the three-year degree.

What You'll Learn

• A blend of core academic modules and computing-focused content, structured to match the demands of the degree programme that follows

• Grounding in the mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving approaches that underpin computer science study

• Introductory exposure to the broad landscape of computing, preparing students for more specialised topics later in the degree

• Study skills and academic techniques needed to succeed at undergraduate level

• A curriculum shaped around the specific requirements of progressing into the Computer Science pathway

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, students will have developed the academic foundation needed to move directly into the first year of the BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree. They will be able to apply basic mathematical and analytical reasoning to computing-related problems, demonstrate improved study and independent-learning skills suited to higher education, and show an initial understanding of core concepts within computer science. Students will also be equipped with the confidence to engage with more advanced, subject-specific material as they continue into the main stages of the degree, having established the academic habits and foundational knowledge that degree-level computer science study requires.