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BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year
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Course overview
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Starts: Sep 2026
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Duration: 4 years
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Mode: Full time
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UCAS code: I101
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Fees: UK: £9,535 (2025/26) / International: £17,000 (2025/26)
Discover how to design and build the digital systems that power the modern world, starting with an Integrated Foundation Year that introduces core computing principles. Develop strong technical and problem-solving skills through industry-focused, project-led learning to graduate with a robust portfolio and the confidence to innovate.
Why study this course?
- Gain highly desirable skills in computer science
- Learn to program and build desktop and mobile apps
- Study cutting-edge subjects such as cyber security, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things
- Gain skills in computer networking
- Experience a learning-by-doing approach to computer science education.
Key study topics
- Programming
- Mathematics
- Systems Architecture
- Mobile Applications Development
- Databases
- Networking
- Software Engineering for the Web
- Cyber Security
- Cloud Computing
- Design Thinking for Human Computer Interaction
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things.
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Facilities
Our facilities are open to every student
One of the best things about our facilities is that they are open to all students no matter what course they are studying.
Watch the video and then scroll through the gallery to see what else you could use.
Prototyping suite
Our rapid prototyping suite helps students to turn ideas into realistic proofs of concept with the use of state-of-the-art 2d and 3d printing and fabrication.
Students can run off a working 3d prototype in less than a day, laser cut a range of 2d and 3d printed materials or use the latest dye-sublimation fabric printers to add incredible patterns to fabric.
We also have one of the world’s first and best multi-material Polyjet printers to produce detailed and precise prototypes that have a final-product look and feel.
Training is provided on specialist equipment and our helpful and friendly staff are on hand to support you in turning your ideas into working prototypes.
TV Studio
Large fully equipped and industry-grade HDTV studio to equip students with the right technology to bring ideas to life.
Production control rooms
State-of-the-art production control rooms featuring the very latest video and audio editing technology.
TV gallery
We have a fully working, industry-standard TV studio, complete with gallery for undergraduates studying editing and production.
Materials library
The Ravensbourne materials library is curated by Material ConneXion, a business that introduces brands to the latest material innovations.
The materials scientists at Material ConneXion select innovative materials relevant to the courses at Ravensbourne and that reflect current trends in design and manufacturing.
Samples of these materials are then added to the library so students and staff can browse the physical collection for inspiration, material ideas and applications.
The library hosts 1,500 material samples and an interactive table for further research and access to the Material ConneXion database.
External visitor information
If you wish to come and see the materials library and have a short tour, please contact us to organise.
The materials library can be used by external students registered with the SCONUL access scheme.
Library at Ravensbourne
The Ravensbourne University library has a large collection of print, online and multimedia resources available for staff and students to use.
