Computer Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Computer Science with Foundation Year |
| DipHE | Computer Science with Foundation Year |
| CertHE | Computer Science with Foundation Year |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | UGA10116 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | UGA10117 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and the professional training year, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme specification
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Computer Science and Electronic Eng
Programme Leader
BAKER Lewis (Chst Chm Eng)
Date of production/revision of spec
26/09/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- To produce students who have a broad yet comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals that are necessary for successful progression to and whilst studying an honours degree programme in their relevant discipline;
- To develop in students the ability to apply knowledge and skills appropriately and successfully in undergraduate studies;
- To equip students with the skills necessary to successfully progress to an honours degree programme in their relevant discipline and be employer ready at the end of the programme;
- To enable students to become confident, critically self-aware independent learners;
- To begin to develop in students a range of key and transferable skills of value in the world of employment, including skills in the areas of their respective discipline;
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Learn and develop skills, knowledge and confidence in the foundations of mathematics, physical science, computing and economics (where applicable) including technological applications | KC | ||
| Develop responsibility for own learning, including managing own time, learning processes, responding to feedback and reflecting on development | CT | ||
| Demonstrate awareness of professional development and employability skills | T | ||
| Recognise the impact that activities of mathematicians, engineers and scientists may have in relation to social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial factors | KC | ||
| Communicate ideas effectively to different audiences, including through oral presentations and academic writing | PT | ||
| Develop competence in using software tools and scripting languages, including MS Office tools, MATLAB and PYTHON | KCPT | ||
| Apply structured problem-solving strategies to different scenarios and formulate solutions, displaying creativity and innovation where applicable | CT | ||
| Apply analytical skills by using mathematical and statistical techniques to interpret data, accounting for possible incompleteness of data, experimental and statistical error | C | ||
| Display an awareness and basic competence in constructing evidence informed opinions and logical arguments supported by critical analysis of reliable sources of information | CPT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over five academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year, an optional professional training year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3
Module Selection for Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3
Students must choose one optional module in Semester 1 and one optional module in Semester 2
Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3
Module Selection for Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3
Students must choose one optional module in Semester 1 and one optional module in Semester 2
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | Y | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.