BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Software Engineering, covering the design and development of software systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme offers optional modules in robotics, mobile applications, and parallel computing, alongside a supervised work experience placement and an individual final-year project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BBC Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C and BB at A Level. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit. Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points T Level: P Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 88%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 74%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- Programming
- Information Management, Assurance and Security
- Computer Systems Concepts
- Professionalism Employability Enterprise and Problem-solving
- Mathematical Tools for Computation
- Data Structures and Algorithms with Object-Oriented Programming
- Secure Software Development
- Operating Systems Concepts
- Event Driven and Graphical User Interface Programming
- Professional Practice and Employability, Team-Based Software Development Workshop
- Databases and Data Modelling
- Supervised Work Experience (Computing)
- Study Overseas (Computing)
- Individual Project
- Computer Networks
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Mobile Systems and Applications
- Parallel and Concurrent Programming
- Intelligent Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £39,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of South Wales do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at University of South Wales?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.