Applied Computing (Top Up) - BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

I105

Campuses

Pontypridd

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year (s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Applied Computing (Top Up) - BSc (Hons)

About

This one-year course includes core modules on databases, professionalism and a major individual project. You will also choose two specialist option modules, allowing you to focus on the topics that particularly interest you.

Individual Project - Informatics
This year-long individual project gives you the opportunity to explore a topic in real depth. Your project supervisor will support you as you progress from research, through design and implementation and finally to evaluation.

Advanced Databases and Modelling
Databases are a critical component in many modern IT systems. This module teaches you how to design database solutions to complex and realistic problems.

Advanced Internet and Mobile Computing
Modern web applications need to be interactive and they also need to be accessible using mobile devices. In this module you will develop the skills to design and create these types of applications.

GIS and the Spatial Web
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are based on maps and location data. In this module you will learn how to apply a variety of GIS techniques and see how GIS can solve real world problems.

Advanced Integrated Computing Devices
In this module you will use Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to design and create solutions to practical problems in homes, workplaces and public spaces.

The Computing Professional in Practice
You’ve got the skills to work in the computing industry, but how do you apply these as a professional in the workplace? This module ensures you are ready to embark on your professional career.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Career Paths

Application Developer
Database Administrator
IT Project Manager
Web Developer

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

Our graduates typically enter the IT industry in a wide array of roles. Some of the roles they are currently employed in include:

Application Support Analyst
Web Designer
Software Engineer
IT Support Specialist

Possible career paths

After a few years of workplace experience, our graduates progress to higher level roles. Some of these include:

Software Delivery Manager
Technical Lead
Project Manager
IT Consultant
Service Lead

Careers support

All of this is supported by our fantastic Careers Team, who will share their extensive industry contacts with you, to help you find the graduate role that’s right for you. You’ll meet the team regularly throughout the course, as they help you to find placements, boost your CV and learn how to promote yourself in order to get your dream job once you graduate!