University of South Wales

Computing Including Foundation Year

University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our BSc (Hons) Computing (Including Foundation Year) course encompasses the core technologies and essential skills that you’ll need for a long and varied career in the IT industry and teaches you how to apply them directly to solve real-world problems.

Key highlights

  • Covers core technologies and essential skills for IT careers
  • Teaches applying computing skills directly to real-world problems
  • Foundation year included before progressing to BSc (Hons) study

Entry requirements

  • A-level: DD — Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD Welsh BACC: N/A BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points T Level…
  • BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: PP — BTEC Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — …Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points T Level: P (D or E) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics…
  • T-level: Pass — …to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points T Level: P (D or E) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade…
  • GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English

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
  • Database Administrator

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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