Learning by making is the approach on the BSc (Hons) Computing, and this course adds a foundation year before the degree. You build databases, software and websites from the start, focusing on context, design and technical implementation, and develop computational thinking, software development, user experience (UX) design and co-creation skills. Live briefs let you show your work to the tech sector, and the final-year Innovation Lab, run like a professional tech studio, has teams develop a commercial product across a full year with feedback from entrepreneurs and industry specialists. Portfolio pieces are built throughout. Full-time weekday study is listed at Canary Wharf in London. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BSc (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday
- Location
- At the Canary Wharf campus in London
- Upcoming intake
- February 2027
- Foundation year
- Yes — included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Bath Spa University
- Partner pathway
- PEN
Who this course is for
This suits adults who want a hands-on, creative computing degree but need a foundation year to rebuild study skills first.
Entry routes for mature students
Foundation entry needs a UK Level 3 qualification with at least 60 credits, or five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English, normally issued within five years of the start date. Applicants aged 21 or over may be considered through work experience: at least three years in customer-focused, supervisory or managerial roles, with proof of employment. Every applicant attends an interview, with a CV submitted beforehand.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.
Check your Student Finance eligibility — free, takes about 2 minutes.
How often you study
Full-time weekday study is listed at the Canary Wharf campus in London. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
The course aims to produce adaptable graduates ready to contribute to the digital economy, with portfolio pieces to show potential employers or clients. AF Education does not guarantee jobs.
Course overview from Bath Spa University
BSc (Hons) Computing at Bath Spa is hands-on and creative. You’ll build computing products such as databases, software and websites, learning by making – right from the start of the course. You’ll focus on context, design and technical implementation. You’ll also learn to collaborate with others and to communicate your ideas, to round off your skillset.
A key driver of the course is industry insight and employability. We work closely with tech companies in the South West to keep the course current, while creating valuable opportunities for you to work on live briefs and showcase your talents in order to grab the attention of the tech sector.
Your learning culminates in the final year Innovation Lab module, which is inspired by commercial projects and emphasises the commercialisation of your ideas. We support you across the full year of team-based development to shape your product and refine those all-important collaboration skills.
Computing at Bath Spa responds to a continuing need in industry for adaptable, capable individuals with a range of technical knowledge and well-developed problem solving- skills. Our aim is that when you graduate, you'll be up-to-date, innovative, and ready to contribute to the digital economy – whether in the UK or worldwide.
BSc Computing is about realising your ideas – from design, to development, to deployment. You’ll learn skills identified by industry as critical to the computing sector, including computational thinking, software development, problem solving, user experience (UX) design and co-creation.
These themes underpin the Computing degree, and are spotlighted in the Innovation Lab – a collaborative ideas space that reflects a professional tech studio. Here, you'll build commercial products and experiences that address a gap in the market, while receiving invaluable feedback and advice from entrepreneurs and industry specialists.
Across the course, you'll work to develop high-end portfolio pieces designed to showcase your talents to potential future employers or clients. You'll gain first-hand knowledge of the computing sector through specialist lectures and our industry-insight events, and enjoy support from tutors who interact regularly with the South West creative tech scene.
How this course differs
This page is BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year at Bath Spa University: Bachelors, with a foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Canary Wharf (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.
| Course | University | Level | Foundation year | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year this page | Bath Spa University (Partner: PEN) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | Canary Wharf (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Computing | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Computing | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Evening | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Computing | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Computing | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Evening | Holborn (London), Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Computing | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Part Time · Online | Online |
| BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Stratford (London) |
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BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year is available at London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year
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Canary Wharf
Exchange Tower Harbour, Exchange Square, 9th and 10th Floor, London, E14 9GE
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Entry Requirements for Bath Spa University
1. Standard Route (Qualification-Based Entry) Applicants can apply through the standard qualification route with: Foundation Courses Students require: ✅ UK Level 3 qualification with a minimum of 60 credits OR ✅ Five…
English Language Requirements of Bath Spa University
Applicants must demonstrate their English language ability before starting their course. Students may be exempt from the English writing test if they meet at least one of the following requirements: Accepted English…
Interview Process
Interview Requirements: Portal Interview Booking: Students need to book their interview through the portal. Speaking & Writing Test: Students must complete the speaking and writing test. CV Submission: Student CV must be…
See the full entry, English language and interview requirements for Bath Spa University →
How AF Education helps
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FAQs about this course
What is the Innovation Lab?
A final-year module run like a professional tech studio, where teams spend a full year developing a commercial product with feedback from entrepreneurs and industry specialists.
Will I build a portfolio?
Yes. You develop portfolio pieces across the course to show potential employers or clients.
Can I apply with work experience instead of qualifications?
If you are 21 or over, at least three years in customer-focused, supervisory or managerial roles, with proof of employment, may be considered.
Is there an interview?
Yes. You book it through the portal, complete speaking and writing tests, submit a CV and then attend the viva or interview.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
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