BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology Foundation Year
1 Location : Northumbria University
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Optional
Foundation year
Compulsory
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Optional
Foundation year
Compulsory
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£27,500
15 months after the course for Computing graduates at University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Employment
89%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for Computing graduates at University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Graduate views
65%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for Computing graduates at University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Student views
86%
The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.
Final year BSc Computing students at University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Student views
85%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BSc Computing students at University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Student views
86%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year BSc Computing students at University of Northumbria at Newcastle
What you need to know about the data
- The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
- The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
- Find out more in About our data.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computing.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.
Student Satisfaction
The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.
Read more about this dataThe teaching on my course
85%
85% were positive about the teaching on the course.
93%
78%
82%
85%
Data from 175 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
82%
82% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
79%
84%
79%
82%
86%
Data from 175 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
78%
78% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
73%
82%
90%
78%
65%
Data from 175 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
84%
84% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
82%
86%
Data from 175 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
78%
78% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
76%
80%
Data from 175 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
89%
89% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
88%
86%
92%
Data from 175 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
78%
78% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
88%
85%
60%
72%
Data from 175 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
77% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 175 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
86% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 175 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
What you need to know about entry data
- These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course.
Qualification types
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
110 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
100 students73% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
85 students.
After 1 year on the course
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
85 students.What you need to know about earnings data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Labour markets change
- Salaries vary across regions in the UK
- There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
- Read more about earnings
Average earnings for all full-time Computing courses
The data displayed is from students on courses in Computing.
This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
For graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle
After 15 months
£27,500
Typical range: £24,000 - £32,000
Data from
50 people(50% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£27,500
Typical range: £21,000 - £34,500
Data from
335 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£33,000
Typical range: £24,500 - £44,000
Data from
340 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
What you need to know about employment data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
- Labour markets vary and change over time
- Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
- Read more about employment
89% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
85 students (50% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computing.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
85 students (50% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computing.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
70 students (50% of those who were asked).78% In highly skilled work
- 53% Information Technology Professionals
- 13% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- Less than 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
- Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
- Less than 5% Natural and social science professionals
- Less than 5% Teaching Professionals
- Less than 5% Finance Professionals
- Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
12% In other work
- 6% Elementary occupations
- Less than 5% Administrative occupations
10% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
85% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
50 students (50% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computing.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
50 students (50% of those who were asked)65% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
85% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
90% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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