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The Department of Computing and Mathematics has a reputation for academic excellence and you’ll learn from research-active staff working at the forefront of their specialist fields – well placed to support and guide you as you discover yours.
The foundation year provides a route onto a degree if you don't have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice.
After successful completion of the foundation year in computing and mathematics, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees:
1 year full-time
Dr Saeed Abu-Zour“The foundation year aims to give the fundamental academic skills and knowledge required for successful transition into degree-level study. Our academic and personal support helps to build your confidence and strength in your own abilities and adjust to university life and structure.”
Foundation Year Coordinator, Faculty of Science and Engineering
All foundation year students study the academic skills for higher education module, which will help you to develop the academic and study skills required for degree-level work.
If you are studying a foundation year degree in computing, mathematics or digital technology, you will study foundation modules in computing, mathematics and data analysis.
International and EU students whose first language is not English and who have an IELTS score of less than 5.5 will study an English language module.
Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees automatic progression onto Year 1 of the degree you have chosen to study. Details of the course content of each degree can be found by selecting the relevant course in the A to Z list of courses.
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
We offer:
Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year. Please check back for further details.
UK and Channel Islands full-time foundation year fee: £9,535 for the 2025/26 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval). On progression to any linked degree course, the standard UK and Channel Islands tuition fee would apply. For 2025/26, this is £9,535 (subject to Parliamentary approval). Fees for subsequent academic years may increase for inflation to reflect increased costs of course delivery (up to a maximum of 10% per academic year) and/or changes in UK government regulation. Inflationary increases will be calculated by reference to RPIx (RPIx is a measure of inflation in the UK). Fee increases are subject to limits imposed by UK government regulation.
EU and Non-EU international full-time foundation year fee: £21,500 per year. When progressing from the pre-degree foundation year to the linked degree. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study)
A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. For courses that offer a placement year option that starts in September 2025, the tuition fee is £1,907 (subject to Parliamentary approval). For courses that offer a study year abroad option that starts in September 2025, the tuition fee is £1,430 (subject to Parliamentary approval). Placement Year fees and study abroad fees for subsequent academic years may increase for inflation to reflect increased costs of course delivery (up to a maximum of 10% each academic year) and/or changes in UK government regulation. Inflationary increases will be calculated by reference to RPIx (RPIx is a measure of inflation in the UK). Fee increases are subject to limits imposed by UK government regulation.
Optional estimate: £600
Students often choose to buy a laptop in their first year however there are PCs on campus and students can borrow laptops which are suitable for use on these courses. There are no other costs in the foundation year. Beyond this point, the students will embark on separate courses that may have their own cost associations, which cannot be included as part of foundation year costing.
Find out more about financing your studies and whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships
Money MattersAfter successful completion of the foundation year in computing, mathematics and digital technology, you can progress on to the relevant BSc (Hons) degree.
Our students have gone into a variety of roles upon graduating. From our computing courses, we have graduates working across a spectrum of industry sectors and in roles that include cybersecurity and data analysts, software engineers, IT systems architects and mobile app developers. Graduates of our computer games programmes now work in a range of sectors and specialisms, from new media, games design and programming, to visual effects studios and creative agencies such as Framestore, DNEG and Space Digital. Our mathematics course have opened doors into roles in accountancy, business and management services, financial services, statistics, computational modelling and much more.
Study in the Dalton building
We've invested £115m into cutting-edge facilities and advanced technology to enhance your learning. With a newly refurbished computing labs and interactive study spaces, this redevelopment has been built to prepare students for the modern workplace.
You can apply for the full-time option of this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s)G5A2 - BSc (Hons) AI and Data Science with a Foundation Year
AC12 - BSc (Hons) Applied Computing with a Foundation Year
GCS5 - BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with a Foundation Year
C5V9 - BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects with a Foundation Year
CGD2 - BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development with a Foundation Year
G402 - BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a Foundation Year
G109 - BSc (Hons) Mathematics with a Foundation Year
G608 - BSc (Hons) Software Engineering with a Foundation Year
Visit www.mmu.ac.uk/foundation for a full list of degrees available with an integral foundation year.
Institution code: M40
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Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally
at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the
latest online learning technology. For further information on when we
may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our
terms and conditions.
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