BSc Computer & Data Science
Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer & Data Science, a computing degree focused on extracting insights from complex datasets and designing data systems. Core topics include Programming and Data Analysis. The course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and offers an optional foundation year and an optional year-long industry placement. The first year covers foundational concepts through Computational Thinking, Architectures & Operating Systems, Principles of Programming, Technology and Society, Introduction to Data Analytics, and Explore. The second year progresses to Data and Knowledge Management, Data Analysis, Blockchain Fundamentals, Data Visualisation & Storytelling, Expand, and Collaborative Project. The final year involves Data Visualisation Grammar and Idioms, Professional, Sustainable & Ethical Technology, Business Analytics & Intelligence, and Development Project, alongside optional modules such as Industrial Work Experience and Computational Intelligence.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104-112 A level: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM IB: 2 x H5. No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 78%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Computational Thinking
- Architectures & Operating Systems
- Principles of Programming
- Technology and Society
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Explore
- Data and Knowledge Management
- Data Analysis
- Blockchain Fundamentals
- Data Visualisation & Storytelling
- Expand
- Collaborative Project
- Data Visualisation Grammar and Idioms
- Professional, Sustainable & Ethical Technology
- Business Analytics & Intelligence
- Development Project
- Industrial Work Experience
- Computational Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer & Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £44,000. The £33,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Computer & Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer & Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer & Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer & Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer & Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.