BSc Applied Computing (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BSc Hons Applied Computing, a computing degree focused on software development, network systems, and information technology applications. Core topics include Programming. The course includes a compulsory foundation year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation, Business and Web Management, Network Operating Systems and Services, Data Security and Compliance, Scripting and Programming Concepts, and Databases and Application Development. The second year advances into specialist technical areas with modules including Usability Engineering, Emerging Trends, Data Warehousing and Data Mining, and Advanced Cyber Security. Students also complete a substantial Independent Project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
This programme is only available to Home applicants. Successful completion of Level 4 CertHE Computing Skills for the Workplace (120 credits).
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 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 90%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
- Business and Web Management
- Network Operating Systems and Services
- Data Security and Compliance
- Scripting and Programming Concepts
- Databases and Application Development
- Independent Project
- Usability Engineering
- Emerging Trends
- Data Warehousing and Data Mining
- Advanced Cyber Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Computing ( 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 ( 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 ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Computing ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.