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BSc Computing including Foundation Year

University of South Wales

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Web Development and Security, including a foundation year. Core topics include programming. The foundation year covers programming fundamentals, data management, and academic skills before progression to the main programme. A team-based module called The Impact Challenge involves solving real-world problems collaboratively.

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Institution
University of South Wales
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Computing including Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
G41F
Typical offer
A-level DD, UCAS 48
Median salary
£30,500 after 5 years

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 (D or E) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances

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What students say

Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 80%
  • Assessment and feedback: 80%
  • Academic support: 86%
  • Organisation and management: 78%
  • Learning resources: 84%
  • Student voice: 78%

What graduates do next

Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 50%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 25%
  • 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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • 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 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 Computing 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 Computing including Foundation Year at University of South Wales do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?

85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Computing including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?

The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.

Is BSc Computing 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 academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.