BSc Computer Science

BSc Computer Science is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at cardiff-metropolitan-university in Cardiff, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years (optional placement year), with intakes in September; January (condensed first year).

cardiff-metropolitan-university is a public institution, ranked =72nd in the UK in the Complete University Guide (UK) 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £16,000 a year, about ₹19.5 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly £48,000 (≈ ₹58.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 standard undergraduate fee from the international fees table; 2027/28 not yet published

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at cardiff-metropolitan-university for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Year 1 entry to a three-year degree: 60% or above in Class 12 (ISC, CBSE/All India Senior School Certificate, state HSC or PUC).
• A four-year degree with a foundation year (Year 0) needs 50% overall in Class 12 (55% in Maths/Science for health sciences).
• A good three- or four-year polytechnic diploma may also give Year 1 entry.

For this course: IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in all elements).

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This course starts in: September; January (condensed first year).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (for postgraduate courses)
• English test score, or Class 12 English marks from an accepted board
• Personal statement
• CV and evidence of work experience (helpful for the Vice Chancellor and MBA scholarships)

• Vice Chancellor Scholarship

  Taught MA and MSc courses with the £17,600 fee (2026/27 entry)

  Value: Up to £3,500

  Based on academic and/or evidenced professional work experience. All international applicants are considered automatically; confirmed at offer. You must accept your offer by the deposit deadline.

  Official page

• MBA Scholarship

  MBA (2026/27 entry)

  Value: Up to £4,000

  Based on academic and/or evidenced professional work experience. Considered automatically.

  Official page

• Undergraduate Scholarship

  Bachelor's (2026/27 entry)

  Value: £2,500

  International undergraduate applicants; considered automatically. Only one Cardiff Met scholarship per student.

  Official page

• Full Fee Discount

  Undergraduate, taught postgraduate and MBA

  Value: Up to £1,000

  Students who pay their fees in full by the set deposit deadline.

  Official page

• Alumni Scholarship

  Taught master's in Cardiff

  Value: 20% off course fees

  Cardiff Met undergraduate degree holders, including graduates of its partner institutions overseas.

  Official page

Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) is a public university in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It describes itself as a modern university that draws on more than 150 years of commitment to education in the Cardiff region.

Cardiff Met teaches across five schools: Art and Design, Education and Social Policy, Management, Sport and Health Sciences, and Technologies. It is especially known for sport, and calls itself Wales' sporting university.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in the UK

• BSc (Hons) Computer Scienceanglia-ruskin-university3 years full time (4 years with a placement year) · £19,750 / year
• BSc Computer Scienceaston-university3 years, or 4 with a placement year · £22,575 / year
• Computer Science BSc (Hons)birmingham-city-university3 years · £19,220 / year
• Computer Science BSc (Hons)brunel-university-of-london3 years, or 4 with a placement · £17,920 / year
• Computer Science (BSc)cardiff-university3 years (full time) · £31,700 / year
• Computer Science BSc (Hons)de-montfort-university3 years (4 with a placement) · £18,600 / year

More courses at cardiff-metropolitan-university

• MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence12–18 months, depending on start date · £17,600 / year
• MSc Data Science and Analytics12–18 months, depending on start date · £17,600 / year
• MSc Advanced Computer Science12–18 months, depending on start date · £17,600 / year
• MSc International Business Management1 year · £17,600 / year
• MBA - Master of Business Administration12–16 months, depending on start date · £19,500 / year
• MSc Advanced Cyber Security12–18 months, depending on start date · £17,600 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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