BSc Applied Computing (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BSc Hons in Applied Computing (Full-time), a computing degree centred on software development, systems engineering, and technical applications. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a compulsory foundation year. The first year covers core foundations through Software Development, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Introduction to Web and Database Concepts, and Network and Cybersecurity Essentials. The second year focuses on applied topics via Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation, Network Operating Systems and Services, Data Security and Compliance, and Software Engineering Principles and Testing. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Cloud Computing Architecture, Indie Game Development, and Geographical Information Systems. The final year involves an Independent Project and Emerging Trends, alongside optional modules including Advanced Cybersecurity, Usability Engineering, and GPU Programming.
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Entry requirements
96-112 UCAS Tariff Points
What students say
Based on about 77 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 20%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Software Development
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Introduction to Web and Database Concepts
- Network and Cybersecurity Essentials
- Learning in the Digital Era
- Data Analysis & Visualisation
- Mathematics
- Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
- Network Operating Systems and Services
- Data Security and Compliance
- Software Engineering Principles and Testing
- Advanced Networking
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Databases Application Development
- Indie Game Development
- Network Programmability
- Web and Mobile Technologies
- Object Oriented Programming and Algorithms
- Advanced Software Development
- Games Architecture and Mechanics
- Statistical Programming
- Geographical Information Systems
- Computer Forensics
- Independent Project
- Emerging Trends
- Advanced Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Usability Engineering
- Graphics and Games Programming
- Switching, Routing and Wireless
- Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation
- Cloud-Based Web Services
- Cloud Computing Administration
- Data Warehousing and Data Mining
- Software Engineering Principles and Practice
- Socket Programming and Concurrency
- GPU Programming
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Computing (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Applied Computing (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Computing (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Computing (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.