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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G50F
Computer and Data Science (with Foundation Year)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
71%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Computer and Data Science (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. 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. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Mathematics
Introduction to Computer Science
Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Systems and SQL
Statistical Analysis and Probability
Data Visualisation and Communication
Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics
UCAS Code:G50F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,500 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £33,000 | £44,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
71%Learning opportunities
73%Assessment and feedback
83%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
89%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Computer and Data Science (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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