University of South Wales

Computing

University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our BCS-accredited computing degree is ranked top in Wales and top 10 in the UK for Information Technology and Systems in the Complete University Guide 2023. You’ll develop essential skills and gain a deep understanding of the technologies you’ll need for a long and varied career in the fast-moving IT industry.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
  • Ranked top in Wales for IT and Systems (CUG 2023)
  • Ranked top 10 in the UK for IT and Systems (CUG 2023)
  • Builds deep understanding of technologies used across the IT industry

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — UCAS points: 104 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Pass — …Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: P Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or abov…
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
  • Welsh Baccalaureate — Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Lev
  • GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English
  • A-level: BCC — 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit…
  • A-level: BC — …Baccalaureate Wales Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff poi…

Scholarships

  • Chancellors International Development Scholarships

    International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    Up to £2,500

  • Course Kit Bursaries

    We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.

  • International Office Scholarship

    Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.

  • Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • USW Scholarship £1000

    The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £1,000

  • USW Scholarship £250

    The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £250

  • USW Summer School

    Please contact the provider.

Careers this course leads to

  • Software Developer
  • IT Support Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Web Developer
  • IT Consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,200

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 University of South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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