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University degree

Computing (Software Engineering) with Foundation Year

Coleg Sir Gar
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 45% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
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About this course

Our Software Engineering programme, including a foundation year, is designed for those who are new to the field of computing or need to strengthen their skills before starting a degree. This course offers a supportive introduction, building your confidence and knowledge in essential areas of software engineering.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts10%
48-63 pts10%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts25%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts20%
144-159 pts10%
How they qualified
75% got in with other higher education. The rest came in a mix of ways:
other higher education75%
A-levels17%
no formal qualifications5%
another degree2%
Other2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
55%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£27,500
3 years on
£31,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled30%
Process, plant and machine operatives15%
Elementary occupations10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Administrative occupations10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Sales occupations5%
Health associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback89%
Academic support91%
Well organised88%
Learning resources86%
Student community83%
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Coleg Sir Gar's own site.
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Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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