Computing (Software Engineering) with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BSc Hons, Foundation)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BSc Hons, Foundation in Computing (Software Engineering) with Foundation Year (Full-time), a computer science degree focused on software engineering principles and technical computing systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This British Computer Society accredited course includes a compulsory foundation year. The course begins with a foundation year featuring modules such as Analysing and Solving Problems, Introduction to Computer Programming, Introduction to Computer Systems, and Introduction to Mathematics and Science. Year two covers Software Development, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Introduction to Web and Database Concepts, and Network and Cybersecurity Essentials. The third year advances into Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation, Network Operating Systems and Services, Databases Application Development, and Advanced Software Development. The final year includes the Independent Project alongside Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Emerging Trends, and Cloud-Based Web Services.
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Entry requirements
1-32 UCAS Tariff Points e.g. A-levels: E, BTEC: PPP, IB: 24
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 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 74%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
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 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 11%
- Other HE qualification: 80%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
Modules
- Analysing and Solving Problems
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Introduction to Mathematics and Science
- Academic Skills
- Integrating Project
- Software Development
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Introduction to Web and Database Concepts
- Network and Cybersecurity Essentials
- Learning in the Digital Era
- Mathematics
- Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
- Network Operating Systems and Services
- Databases Application Development
- Data Security and Compliance
- Advanced Software Development
- Software Engineering Principles and Testing
- Independent Project
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Emerging Trends
- Cloud-Based Web Services
- Socket Programming and Concurrency
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Computing (Software Engineering) with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BSc Hons, Foundation) 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 Computing (Software Engineering) with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BSc Hons, Foundation) 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 Computing (Software Engineering) with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BSc Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The typical offer is E at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Computing (Software Engineering) with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BSc Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
74% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.