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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (Year in Industry)
Cardiff University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (Year in Industry) course at Cardiff University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £30,700 per year |
| International | £30,700 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G401
Here's what Cardiff University says about its Computer Science (Year in Industry) course.
The exciting and dynamic world of computer science is at the heart of many aspects of modern life, and the BSc Computer Science will give you both the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to become a part of that world.
Students on this course will develop transferable technical, analytical and professional skills, supported by a broad awareness of current technology trends. The course covers a mixture of core techniques and concepts and evolving, technology-based subject matter.
Graduates are able to objectively analyse problems and develop appropriate computational solutions. Your detailed understanding of technology will make you suitable for a range of professional careers and sought-after by employers.
Distinctive features
The course does not require any prior knowledge or experience of computer science. You will begin your studies with a month-long module which establishes core concepts and competencies and supports the transition to studying at a university. You will have the opportunity to develop your interest in specialist areas of computer science through project work and module options.
This degree offers the opportunity to take an industrial placement between taught years two and three.
Source: Cardiff University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Computer Science and Informatics
Location
Main Site - Cardiff | Cardiff
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with year in industry
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Cardiff University student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Cardiff University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Cardiff University students who took the Computer Science (Year in Industry) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
70%
low
Teaching on my course
70%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
68%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
76%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
57%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
69%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
71%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
69%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
53%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
61%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
med
Academic support
81%
low
Academic support
81%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
54%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
53%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Cardiff University. These students are taking Computer Science (Year in Industry) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Computer Science (Year in Industry) at Cardiff University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Cardiff University graduates who took Computer Science (Year in Industry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.9k
First year after graduation
£40.9k
Third year after graduation
£48.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Science (Year in Industry).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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