Why Study Computer Science at Swansea?

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Teaching score of Excellent - the highest available.
Highest percentage of top-class researchers of any department in Wales according to 2008 Research Assessment Exercise - only 12 departments in the UK have a higher percentage.
70% of the research activity is world-leading (4* - the highest score) or internationally-excellent (3*).
A large and active industrial programme IT Wales which can arrange vacation employment placements.
A state-of-the-art education.
Friendly staff, committed to the highest standards.
A University with high success rate, low drop-out rate, and excellent student support.
Swansea's Library spends more per student on books and other resources than any other University in Wales, and most in the UK.

A spectacular location, next to the beach and set within a vast park.
Next to the beaches and scenery of Gower.
Three Cliffs Bay (left) is only 15 minutes away, and is only one of many beaches.
A city with a vibrant social and cultural life and expanding high-tech industries.
A Campus University, surrounded by parkland.

Computer Science is at the cutting edge of modern technology, and is developing rapidly.
Swansea Computer Science graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects.
Computer Science now plays a part in almost every aspect of our lives - science, engineering, the media, entertainment, travel, commerce and industry, public services and the home.