BSc Computer Science including Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Core topics include programming. The programme is studied over four years, beginning with a foundation year covering academic development, programming fundamentals, and database principles. Foundation-year students also complete a team-based Impact Challenge working on real-world problems.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD Welsh BACC: N/A BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points T Level: P Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/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
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 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
- Starting your University Journey
- Programming Fundamentals: First Steps into Software Development
- Data Solutions That Drive Change
- The Impact Challenge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science including Foundation Year 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.