BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Internet of Things) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

An accredited Computer Science degree with an Internet of Things named award. Students study computational thinking, architectures, networks and machine learning alongside embedded systems and IoT, and complete a dissertation project in an IoT-related topic.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Technologies | Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year or year-long industry placement; 5 years with both | Intake: September and January intakes available | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Principles of Programming, Architectures & Operating Systems, Computational Thinking, Physical Computing, Object-Oriented System Design, Networks & Security, Computational Intelligence and Cyber Security and Cryptography. IoT pathway students take Embedded Systems in Year 2 and Internet of Things in Year 3, plus a 40-credit development project in an IoT-related topic.

Career pathways

Careers across IT and telecoms and most other sectors, including digital and creative industries, financial and professional services, advanced manufacturing, engineering and management consultancy; optional sandwich year placements (past placements include Microsoft, HP, General Electric and the Met Office).

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Entry requirements

Typical offer for entry to Year 1: 104-112 UCAS tariff points. GCSE: five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above including English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics (or Mathematics - Numeracy). English language (international applicants): Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent. A levels: minimum three A levels including grades CCC; no specific subjects required; Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM. T Level: Merit; no specific subjects required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: no specific subjects required. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 2 x H5; no specific subjects required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades; no specific subjects required (higher level subjects only, minimum grade H4). Scottish Advanced Highers: grades DD; no specific subjects required. Scottish Highers are also considered, alone or combined with Advanced Highers. A foundation year route is available for applicants who do not meet these requirements. Contextual offers are available. Mature applicants with relevant experience or prior learning are considered individually. Level 6 (Year 3) direct entry is possible via the non-accredited BSc Computing exit award.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time home undergraduate tuition fee; may increase by any level permitted by the Welsh Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time international undergraduate tuition fee. Source

Intake: September and January intakes available

Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year or year-long industry placement; 5 years with both

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