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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I101

Computer Science (Sandwich course)

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£15,850Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Sandwich course) at University of South Wales. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Computer science is a wide field, from its theoretical and algorithmic foundations to cutting-edge development in robotics and intelligent systems. This BCS-accredited Computer Science degree has been designed in line with professional standards and is your first step towards a career in secure software development. You’ll work on real problems in readiness for employment, developing key skills that will help you keep pace with this rapidly changing field. International tuition fees are £15,850 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Systems
Software Engineering and Design Patterns
Computer Networks and Security
Operating Systems and Concurrency
Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems
Professional Practice and Industrial Placement
UCAS Code:I101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

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The A Level entry criteria detailed is the qualification range within which the University will normally make offers. Most offers we make are normally at the top of the range, but we take all aspects of an application into consideration and applicants receive a personalised offer. Combinations with other listed qualifications are acceptable and others not listed may also be acceptable – please contact enquiries@southwales.ac.uk.

UCAS Points106

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,850

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£63,400

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits. Fees shown for 2026/2027 entry

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£27,500
3 years£13,000£19,500£25,000
5 years£13,000£23,000£27,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 39% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 28% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 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

71%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
78%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of South Wales

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