Mathematics and Computer Science with a Foundation Year
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about solving complex problems. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you love the beauty, precision, complexity and simplicity of mathematics, and like being challenged, then the Mathematics degree at Swansea University is the course for you. Our four-year BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science with a Foundation Year is suitable for students who do not have the necessary qualifications to enter the degree at year one. You will be given the chance to develop an understanding which is essential to successfully completing the degree. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD Applicants who took Mathematics at A-Level should have CDD. Applicants who did not study Mathematics at AS or A-Level should have BBC and a B grade for GCSE Mathematics. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Including 4 in Maths Higher Level |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,250
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £32,000 | £42,500 |
UK subject average: £31,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH09-01-01 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
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Student Satisfaction
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