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Foundation of Computing

University of South Wales

  • Pontypridd, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

A one-year research master's in Computing completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Computing in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in programming
  • Algorithms and computational problem-solving. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Application Developer

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in Computing guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • If your current qualifications don't meet the entry requirements for entry onto year 1 of your chosen undergraduate degree
  • we offer one-year International Foundation Programmes through our pathway partnership with QAHE to help you reach the level required for progression. For more information visit. International applicants: equivalent qualifications accepted
  • see USW country pages
  • Grade/entry criteria: Sample course page (snapshot 2025-09-15): UCAS points 48 or above
  • A Level DD or BTEC Extended Diploma PPP
  • at least 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English. India page: foundation year entry requirements are listed per country.

Accepted academic background

Applicants who do not meet entry to Year 1 of a bachelor degree; secondary school qualifications (A Level/BTEC/Access/T Level or international equivalent per country page)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 59

How to apply

  1. Check the foundation or pre-master pathway entry requirements. Apply through the relevant university pathway application process on the official website. Submit academic records
  2. passport details
  3. applicable English-language evidence. Provide further documents if requested. Accept the offer and complete any required payments. Complete the student visa and enrollment process.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,200 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusPontypridd Campus (Treforest)
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Scholarship noteUSW international scholarships GBP 1,500-2,500 (undergraduate) or GBP 2,000-2,500 (postgraduate) per fees page; Chancellor's International Development Scholarship GBP 2,500 for eligible countries

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.