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BSc Computing · Foundation Year
Start a tech career, with London tech roles from around £30k to £75k, and more with experience.
A UK degree, with a Foundation Year, so you can start even without A-levels and even if you have never coded. Tuition is covered by Student Finance (a loan you repay only when you earn enough). You pay £0 to us, the university pays us.
- No A-levels and no coding experience needed: the Foundation Year starts you from scratch
- Tuition covered by Student Finance, not from your pocket now
- Free guidance, application support, and interview prep
Duration
- Duration 4 years (with Foundation Year)
- Level BSc (Hons) undergraduate
- Next intake September 2026
- Study mode Full-time, on campus
- Entry No A-levels required
Duration
4 years (with Foundation Year)
Level
BSc (Hons) undergraduate
Next intake
September 2026
Study mode
Full-time, on campus
Entry
No A-levels required
Cost to you
£0 in guidance fees
Tech is one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing sectors
Software, data, and cyber security roles are in steady demand across the UK, many of them junior-friendly and a good number remote or hybrid.
Growing
one of the UK's fastest-growing job sectors
Remote
many tech roles are remote or hybrid
£35k-£75k
typical range in London
What you study
The Foundation Year builds your academic and digital skills from the ground up. The three degree years cover the core of modern computing.
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Foundation Year
Study skills, maths for computing, an introduction to programming. Your route in without A-levels.
2
Programming Fundamentals
Write your first real code: logic, data structures, and problem solving.
3
Web Development
Build websites and apps with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
4
Databases and SQL
Store, query, and manage data: the backbone of almost every application.
5
Networks and Cyber Security
How systems connect and how to keep them safe.
6
Software Project
Build a real application end to end, the kind of work employers want to see.
Where it can take you
A BSc opens the door to a tech career. The figures below are for the London area, from entry level through to experienced, where pay tends to be higher than the rest of the UK.
IT Support Technician
£24k - £38k
High
Data Analyst
£30k - £55k
High
Cyber Security Analyst
£35k - £65k
High
Software Developer
£35k - £75k
High
Senior / Lead Developer
£70k - £100k+
High
Indicative London-area ranges (entry level to experienced) from public job sites (Glassdoor, Indeed, PayScale, Robert Half), gathered June 2026. Pay varies by level, employer, and specialism. These are not a guarantee.
How it is funded
You do not pay tuition up front. Student Finance England covers it as a loan, and there is a separate maintenance loan to help with living costs. You repay only when you earn above the threshold.
- Tuition Fee Loan covers your course fees, paid straight to the university
- Maintenance Loan of up to £15,285 a year if you study in London and live away from home (2026/27 rates); the amount depends on your household income
- Repayment is 9% of what you earn above around £25,000 a year, stopped if your income drops
- Any balance left is written off after the set period: it is not a debt that follows you forever
On your own vs. with UniStart
You can apply by yourself. Here is what changes when we are beside you, at no cost to you.
UniStart
- We find the course and university that fit you
- We complete the application with you, step by step
- We help with Student Finance and the paperwork
- We prepare you for the interview
- We stay with you after you start
On your own
- You research courses and entry routes yourself
- You fill in the whole application on your own
- You work out Student Finance on your own
- You prepare for the interview with no feedback
- You sort any problems after enrolment yourself
From here to your first day, in 4 steps
About 2 minutes of your time to start. A real adviser does the rest with you.
1
Check if you qualify
Answer a few quick questions. Takes 2 minutes.
2
Talk to an adviser
A real person, in your language, no pressure.
3
Application and funding
We complete it together, including Student Finance.
4
Offer and enrolment
Interview prep, your offer, and support after you start.
Real students, real stories
Real people, real messages
Great and new concept, professional presentation, and very useful for people living in the UK who want to explore funded university courses. The mobile app is clean, modern, and easy to use. Looking forward to seeing UniStart grow.
Marius C.Facebook
It offers step-by-step guidance for finding courses, understanding Student Finance, and preparing for applications and interviews. The app is easy to use and focuses on making the process feel less confusing, especially for first-time or mature students.
Cristina S.Facebook
UniStart is one of the most professional education platforms I've seen for people in the UK looking to start university. Everything is explained clearly, especially Student Finance and the application process. Highly recommended for anyone feeling confused about where to begin.
Ionuț O.Facebook
Amazing communication, quick and prompt response of any questions and inquiries, very good results, helpful. Thank you.
Ana Lucia F.Google
UniStart made the university application process much easier for me. The platform is simple to use, and the student finance guidance was genuinely helpful.
Cosmin B.Facebook
I was a lucky person to have met Radu, who helped me with my admission to a UK university. I was guided with patience, professionalism and dedication through all the stages, from the application file to writing the personal statement. His support was invaluable.
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What you get, free
Everything below is included at no cost to you. The university pays us a commission when you enrol, that is our only income.
Course and university matching
Full application support
Student Finance guidance
Interview preparation
Support after you start
The UniStart app, built on our own money and given to you free
Check in 2 minutes if you qualify
About 2 minutes of your time to start. A real adviser does the rest with you.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need A-levels?
No. The Foundation Year is built for people without A-levels or recent qualifications. It is your route into the degree.
Do I need to know how to code already?
No. The Foundation Year and first year start from the basics. Plenty of our students had never written a line of code before they began.
Is it really free?
Our guidance is 100% free: the university pays us a commission when you enrol, not you. Tuition itself is covered by Student Finance, a loan you repay only when you earn above the threshold.
How long does it take?
Four years in total: one Foundation Year plus the three-year BSc.
Do I qualify with Pre-Settled status?
In many cases, yes. It depends on your UK residence history. An adviser checks it for you for free.
Will I have to pay the loan back?
Only when you earn above around £25,000 a year, in small instalments taken from your salary. If you earn less, you pay nothing, and any balance is written off after the set period.
September 2026 intake. Places available now.
Checking takes 2 minutes and costs nothing. A real adviser contacts you within 24 to 48 hours.
Check if you qualifyNo pressure. No obligation. No cost.