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    Computer Science including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
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    Computer Science including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

    University of South Wales

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    United Kingdom, Cardiff

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    G594

    Campuses

    Pontypridd

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 17,200  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Computer Science including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

    About

    Building skills and confidence that will kickstart your career is the aim of the first (foundation) year of this course. Important concepts and tools are introduced, and skills developed. You will also develop study and communications skills which are valuable not just on the BSc Computer Science programme but for your future, allowing you to pursue your dreams and continue to grow.

    Integrated Computing Devices
    This module introduces many of the important concepts which form the backbone of much of your later studies on the course and relate them providing practical examples. Concepts of the nature of computing devices, operating systems, and the Internet of Things [IoT] are explored along with other things. This module is serious fun.

    Web Development Fundamentals
    User centric website design and development is explored in this module, providing insight into a range of other important concepts.

    Information Systems
    Information systems are ubiquitous in the commercial. This module introduces the concepts that define and govern these systems and provides practical skills in their implementation.

    Software Development Fundamentals
    This module takes students, who may not have programmed before, through the process of developing a procedural programme and software development in general. It is practically based and employs a commercially important language.

    Cyber Security and Forensics
    The security of computer and communication systems is paramount and must be considered when any system is created. This module discusses the threats that are faced and ways in which they can be addressed, along with considering the laws that govern this area.

    Foundations of Mathematics for Computing
    This module fosters an understanding of the mathematical techniques and concepts which are important to computing, achieved through application and example. The module also instils confidence in those that may need to in numeracy algebra and mathematical methods.

    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

    • Software Development
    • Software Engineering
    • Data Science
    • Dev Ops
    • Further study and research

    Careers and Employability

    Graduate careers

    The aviation industry, defence contractors and a premier league football club all benefit from the expertise of graduates of the BSc Computer Science programme. The position these graduates occupy include software engineering and development roles, data migrations and leadership positions and data scientist. Every industry needs computer scientists, and this programme builds the skills you will need to help those industries move forward.

    Possible career paths

    Careers for graduates of the programme include Software engineer or developer, systems analysist, data analyst or data scientist. The programme builds the skills not just for tomorrow but for the future as well, with leadership and management roles being on the focus for some graduates.

    Careers support

    The course not only develops the skills you need to progress in your careers, but also provides several methods of supporting you along the way.

    Careers advisors provide practical support and guidance, whilst placement and challenges build skills and experience, opportunities to network come through placements, visiting speakers and industry challenges.

    When you have graduated the support continues through the USW Computer Science community.

    We can also support those who wish to strike out with their own plans, be it in their own company or working freelance.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 17,200 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of South Wales

    Computer Science including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

    University of South Wales

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    United Kingdom,

    Cardiff

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