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Computing (Including Foundation Year)

  • BSc
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Pontypridd
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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Course summary

This stimulating Computing course will prepare you to work in a variety of exciting roles developing both software and systems. It has a strong practical element and you will gain expertise in how to develop information systems and manage software projects.

The degree builds on a foundation of 'core computing' and introduces you to software development, web development, information engineering, computer architecture and operating systems.

Computer systems are fundamental to many industries, so you can apply your skills in many fields. Companies of all sizes need project managers, software developers, information managers, web application developers, and more.

Assessment method

Types of assessment include examinations, coursework and exercises based on real-life problems.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Pontypridd

Study options

  • BSc • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G411
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Foundation

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G411
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 32 points

A level EE

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) PPP

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points

GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.

Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.

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