BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Cardiff University, Cardiff
Overview
Three-year degree covering programming, computer systems, information systems and the mathematics used in computing, with a professional practice strand. UCAS code G400. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, according to the course page.
Highlights
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Professional Practice for Computer Science
Entry requirements
- Academic
- A levels ABB to BBC (subject requirements apply); IB 32 to 30 overall or 655 to 554 in 3 HL subjects; GCSE Maths grade B/6 and GCSE English or Welsh grade C/4 or equivalent. Non-UK qualifications assessed against the university's equivalences.
- English language
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each subskill; TOEFL iBT 90 (minimum 17 writing, 17 listening, 18 reading, 20 speaking); PTE Academic 69 with 59 in all communicative skills.
- Applicants from Pakistan
- Cardiff's Pakistan entry requirements page states that graduates of the national high school system may be required to complete an International Foundation Year before entering undergraduate courses. No direct entry percentage for Intermediate/HSSC is published. Source
Careers
Typical roles named on the course page include software engineer, programmer, business analyst and systems development officer.
Working after you graduate
Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.
Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.
Scholarships for this course
- International Study Centre Undergraduate Progression ScholarshipGBP 2,000 per year, or GBP 3,000 per year with 75% or higher in the IFY (70% or higher in International Year One), for up to four years
- Undergraduate International Excellence ScholarshipGBP 10,000 tuition fee waiver/discount
- Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate International ScholarshipGBP 5,000 tuition fee discount for applicants domiciled in Pakistan (standard award GBP 3,500)