BSc (Hons) Applied Computing Bachelor's degree at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and this course is.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, based in Swansea. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Computer Science, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Software DevelopmentCompulsory20 credits
- Computer Architecture and Operating SystemsCompulsory20 credits
- Introduction to Web and Database ConceptsCompulsory20 credits
- Network and Cybersecurity EssentialsCompulsory20 credits
- Learning in the Digital EraCompulsory20 credits
- Data Analysis & VisualisationOptional20 credits
- MathematicsOptional20 credits
Year 2 16 modules
- Changemakers: Creativity and Value CreationCompulsory20 credits
- Network Operating Systems and ServicesCompulsory20 credits
- Data Security and ComplianceCompulsory20 credits
- Software Engineering Principles and TestingCompulsory20 credits
- Advanced NetworkingOptional20 credits
- Cloud Computing ArchitectureOptional20 credits
- Databases Application DevelopmentOptional20 credits
- Indie Game DevelopmentOptional20 credits
- Network ProgrammabilityOptional20 credits
- Web and Mobile TechnologiesOptional20 credits
- Object Oriented Programming and AlgorithmsOptional20 credits
- Advanced Software DevelopmentOptional20 credits
- Games Architecture and MechanicsOptional20 credits
- Statistical ProgrammingOptional20 credits
- Geographical Information SystemsOptional20 credits
- Computer ForensicsOptional20 credits
Year 3 13 modules
- Independent ProjectCompulsory40 credits
- Emerging TrendsCompulsory20 credits
- Advanced CybersecurityOptional20 credits
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine LearningOptional20 credits
- Usability EngineeringOptional20 credits
- Graphics and Games ProgrammingOptional20 credits
- Switching, Routing and WirelessOptional20 credits
- Enterprise Networking, Security and AutomationOptional20 credits
- Cloud-Based Web ServicesOptional20 credits
- Cloud Computing AdministrationOptional20 credits
- Data Warehousing and Data MiningOptional20 credits
- Software Engineering Principles and PracticeOptional20 credits
- Socket Programming and ConcurrencyOptional20 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study applied computing from foundations through to specialist practice. A course like this normally begins with programming fundamentals, imperative and object-oriented coding, alongside computer systems and discrete mathematics. Year 2 typically introduces algorithms, data structures, databases and software engineering, together with artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts. In the final year, you'll usually choose specialist options such as cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, human-computer interaction, or systems and networks, and complete an individual project that requires you to design, build and evaluate substantial software. The emphasis throughout is on applying computing principles to real-world problems.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking a structured qualification in applied computing whilst maintaining flexibility through part-time study. It's designed for learners interested in developing practical skills across computing specialisms, whether you're entering the field or progressing within it. The part-time format works well if you're juggling work, family, or other responsibilities alongside your degree.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) is delivered part-time at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, located in Swansea. Instruction is in English. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree is nationally recognised. The university is.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code ACO2). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page. Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at University of Wales Trinity Saint David →If you normally live in Wales
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
Still deciding what to study?
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Careers & earnings
What Computer Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate / Junior DeveloperFirst engineering role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Software EngineerShipping features end-to-end · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Lead EngineerOwning systems and mentoring · 5–9 yrs
- 4Principal / Engineering ManagerArchitecture or leading teams · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Computer Science nationally
National figures for Computer Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Computer Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Boilerplate and scaffolding code
- First-pass tests and docs
- Routine debugging and refactors
- Standard data wrangling
More human than ever
- System design and architecture trade-offs
- Reviewing and owning correctness & security
- Translating fuzzy problems into software
- Leading delivery and mentoring
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Computer Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Tech companies
- Banks & fintech
- Consultancies
- Government (GDS) & startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Computer Science graduates.
Software Developer Placement Programme No experience neededIT Online LearningSoftware Developer - .NET & Azure for Green Energy ProjectsOfgemSoftware Developer Backend (SFIA5)ZaiziSoftware Developer (Mobile Apps) in Guildford - ECM Selection (Holdings) LimitedJava Script WorksSoftware Developer (Contract) – Higher Education Projects (UK)Burman RecruitmentSoftware Developer – Distributed Scheduling & Workload OrchestrationCGG Services (UK) LimitedWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Computing across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Swansea
2,278 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Computer Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Wales Trinity Saint David from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Wales Trinity Saint David; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Wales Trinity Saint David and gov.uk before you apply.
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