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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computing (Sandwich course) course at University of South Wales.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
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 |
| EU | £9,535 per year |
| International | £15,850 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I103
Here's what University of South Wales says about its Computing (Sandwich course) course.
This stimulating Computing course will prepare you to work in a variety of exciting roles developing both software and systems. It has a strong practical element and you will gain expertise in how to develop information systems and manage software projects.
The degree builds on a foundation of 'core computing' and introduces you to software development, web development, information engineering, computer architecture and operating systems.
Computer systems are fundamental to many industries, so you can apply your skills in many fields. Companies of all sizes need project managers, software developers, information managers, web application developers, and more.
Source: University of South Wales
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science - BSc
Department
Computing and Mathematics
Location
Pontypridd | Pontypridd
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Applied computing
• Information systems
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
How you will be assessed
Types of assessment include examinations, coursework and exercises based on real-life problems.
University of South Wales reviews
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They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.
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Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks
6 months ago
1st year student
The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.
1 year ago
1st year student
I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles
1 year ago
1st year student
they provided me with very good academic support that help my study
1 year ago
1st year student
Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Computing (Sandwich course) course at University of South Wales features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
62%
low
Teaching on my course
62%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
75%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
66%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
46%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
59%
low
Learning opportunities
61%
low
Learning opportunities
61%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
67%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
62%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
59%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
41%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
med
Academic support
73%
low
Academic support
73%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
62%
low
Organisation and management
60%
low
Organisation and management
60%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
41%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
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?
73%
low
Student voice
49%
low
Student voice
49%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
36%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
59%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
59%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
50%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
54%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
med
Teaching on my course
81%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
68%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
82%
med
Academic support
82%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
71%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
59%
low
Student voice
59%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
68%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
55%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
50%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
76%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
The Computing (Sandwich course) course at University of South Wales features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| ICT | B | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| ICT | A | |||||
| Media Studies | C | |||||
| Photography | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of South Wales graduates who took Computing (Sandwich course) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
67%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
83%
In work, study or other activity
72%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
36%
Information Technology Professionals
9%
Elementary occupations
9%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
8%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took Computing (Sandwich course) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.2k
First year after graduation
£30.3k
Third year after graduation
£33k
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 Computing (Sandwich course).
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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