Covers programming, algorithms, software development and computer systems. Suits students heading for software engineering or IT roles; a four-year route is available.
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Year 1 (3-year degree): good grades in Sri Lankan GCE A-levels, or good O-levels plus a recognised foundation course, or an HND / relevant diploma. Year 0 (4-year degree with foundation): equivalent of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English.
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Potential funding at Cardiff Metropolitan University
For 2026/27 international entrants: Undergraduate Scholarship £2,500, MBA Scholarship up to £4,000, Vice Chancellor Scholarship up to £3,500 for selected MA/MSc programmes (based on academic or work record), plus a full-fee payment discount.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Covers programming, algorithms, software development and computer systems. Suits students heading for software engineering or IT roles; a four-year route is available.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on software design and maintainable development, testing, quality and collaborative delivery, requirements, architecture and the software lifecycle. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
Software design and maintainable development
Testing, quality and collaborative delivery
Requirements, architecture and the software lifecycle
Programming and computational problem-solving
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
Programming
Software design
Testing and debugging
Team-based development
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who like building dependable digital products and improving them through structured design, coding and testing. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
Software engineer
Application developer
Quality-assurance engineer
Technical consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
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Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Sri Lankan qualifications
Year 1 (3-year degree): good grades in Sri Lankan GCE A-levels, or good O-levels plus a recognised foundation course, or an HND / relevant diploma. Year 0 (4-year degree with foundation): equivalent of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English.
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, at least 5.5 in all elements
English alternatives
Sri Lankan GCE O-level English grade A, or Sri Lankan A-level English pass C (or 50%), may be accepted; medium-of-instruction from listed Sri Lankan institutions is also considered.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on cardiffmet.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Cardiff Metropolitan University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
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