BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with Specialist Pathways) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

An accredited Computer Science degree (BCS and IET) designed with industry, covering computational thinking, computer architectures, operating systems, machine learning and embedded systems, with optional Robotics or Internet of Things named awards.

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

Year 1: Principles of Programming, Architectures & Operating Systems, Computational Thinking, Computer Science & Applications, Web Design & Databases, Explore. Year 2: Physical Computing, Object-Oriented System Design, Networks & Security, Collaborative Project, Expand, plus Concepts in AI or Embedded Systems. Year 3: Computational Intelligence, Cyber Security and Cryptography, a 40-credit Computer Science Development Project, Professional, Sustainable & Ethical Technology and one option.

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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