BSc Computing (Software Engineering) (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BSc Hons in Computing (Software Engineering), a computer science degree focused on software development and engineering principles. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and is accredited by the British Computer Society. The first year covers foundational concepts through Software Development, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Introduction to Web and Database Concepts, Network and Cybersecurity Essentials, Learning in the Digital Era, and Mathematics. The second year progresses to Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation, Network Operating Systems and Services, Databases Application Development, Data Security and Compliance, Advanced Software Development, and Software Engineering Principles and Testing. The final year concludes with an Independent Project, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Emerging Trends, Cloud-Based Web Services, and Socket Programming and Concurrency.
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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 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%
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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- 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 BSc Computing (Software Engineering) (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 Computing (Software Engineering) (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 Computing (Software Engineering) (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computing (Software Engineering) (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BSc Computing (Software Engineering) (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
74% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.