Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc

Course Highlights

• Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us in the top 10 amongst UK universities.
• Opportunity to spend a year at our UK campus
• Benefit from our careers service and industry connections
• Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as UK-based students
• Gain an accredited degree (UAE Ministry of Education and British Computer Society)
• Engage with research-led teaching focusing on the latest developments
• Undertake a first year that serves as preparation for the main degree course and provides the equivalent knowledge to a British A Level
• Benefit from our career's service and industry connections

What You'll Study

Our course offers holistic learning opportunities, fostering a deep understanding of subjects through independent assessments and collaborative group work. Learn about cutting-edge developments in your chosen areas of interest, with lectures delivered by world leaders in their fields Participate actively in discussions, problem-solving activities, and hands-on exercises during tutorials to deepen your engagement with the subject matter Develop a spectrum of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, time management, and communication through project work Experience active learning and engagement in the lab which will help you develop skills such as collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving when conducting experiments Your work will be assessed via a range of exams, coursework, presentations and a dissertation. You can choose to spend a year studying at our picturesque campus in Birmingham, UK (subject to academic attainment). Lecture Tutorial Projects 1:1 Supervision Laboratory

Entry Requirements

Careers

Unlock a wide range of exciting careers by completing our BSc course. You'll achieve essential technical and transferable skills, allowing you to begin a career in academia, industry, research or commercial organisations. You'll become highly demanded by employers worldwide. Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. Benefit from the prestige of a degree from a leading World Class University, making you attractive to companies in the engineering, finance, consultancy and commerce sectors worldwide. You can go on to work for global companies such as Google, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Sony or Honda. Dubai is an exciting global city with a rapidly developing economy, actively embracing digitisation and artificial intelligence for various sectors. There is a vibrant start-up scene evident by the massive success of Careem and Amazon.ae, creating new jobs for computer science professionals. The skills that I am gaining; the course does not just teach knowledge, it trains us in certain skills which can be applied outside of the course, for example many students develop software that has been published, gained them an internship or enhanced their CVs. Hung Hoang, student In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

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