Cardiff Metropolitan University

Computer & Data Science - BSc (Hons) Degree

Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityLlandaff Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

If you have an analytical mindset, like to think outside the box and enjoy solving problems, a career in Computer and Data Science might be for you. Data generated by humans and machines are transforming our society, economics and politics. The ability to recognise patterns and extract insights from complex data gives organisations the power to forecast the future and make intelligent decisions that quickly address and solve problems.

It’s no wonder Data Science is such a growing and lucrative field.

Key highlights

  • Focuses on recognising patterns and extracting insights from complex data
  • Builds skills in forecasting and data-driven decision-making

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — Tariff points: 104-112 Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Data scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Software developer
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Data engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £16,000

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Cardiff Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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