Computer Science without a year in industry

Not vital at all, as long as you do short-term internships etc. during the summer. It's advantageous but you're not screwed employment-wise without it by any stretch.

Don't coast all the way through your degree without doing any work experience at all though.

Hello, I have applied to do a foundation year at sussex before hopefully getting onto the undergraduate CS course. The uni does not offer a programme with a placement year and I was wondering if this is vital in getting a decent job after university. I like the look of the course but was just wondering.