Computer Science - Informatique (Swansea), MSc

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Get degrees from both Swansea University and Université Grenoble Alpes

Key Course Details

UK/EU
International

MSc 2 Years Full Time

- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer (view equivalents) 2:1
- Location Bay Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 3,900

MSc 2 Years Full Time

- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer (view equivalents) 2:1
- Location Bay Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 3,900

MSc 2 Years Full Time

- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer 2:1 - More Information
- Location Bay Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 8,550

MSc 2 Years Full Time

- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer 2:1 - More Information
- Location Bay Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 8,550

Course Overview

Swansea University and Université Grenoble Alpes offer two dual award MSc degrees in Computer Science: Informatique.

Both courses lead to degrees from both universities and both are two academic years long, involving one year in Swansea and one year in Grenoble. The year in Grenoble is usually taught in English but can be taken in French if you are sufficiently fluent.

The Swansea route starts in Swansea and finishes in Grenoble. The available specialisms are:

Advanced Information Systems and Software Engineering
AI and the Web
Graphics, Vision and Robotics
Data Science
High-Confidence Embedded and Cyberphysical Systems
Parallel, Distributed and Embedded Systems
Ubiquitous and Interactive Systems

A brand new £32.5m Computational Foundry lies at the heart of the Swansea course. Sophisticated teaching and research equipment include a Vision and Biometric Lab, a Maker Lab, a TechHealth Lab, a Theory Lab, a Cyber Security/Networking Lab, a User Lab and Visualisation Suite.

Why Computer Science - Informatique (Swansea) at Swansea?

Computer Science at Swansea University is widely acknowledged as a leading UK department, with a raft of impressive rankings reflecting teaching and research excellence. The College is ranked:

8th in the UK overall [Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019]
In the UK Top 20 for Research Excellence [Research Excellence Framework 2014]
14^th in the UK for research [Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019]
UK University of the Year Runner-up and Welsh University of the Year [Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019]

Computer Science and Engineering at Swansea is world ranked 401-500 in the 2017 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).

You will be taught by inspiring computer science experts such as Professor Matt Jones, widely recognised as a leader in the empowerment of rural digital communities in the UK and across the developing world.

Your Computer Science - Informatique (Swansea) Experience

This course starts in Swansea and finishes in Grenoble. You build 120 credits from a selection of 15-credit modules in the first part of the course at Swansea. In the second part of the course you take a compulsory 60-credit project module, and select a further optional 60-credit module depending on your specialisation.

Over the course of this degree you will be taught by staff from internationally renowned research groups. Their knowledge of constant developments in computer science helps to keep your learning fresh and relevant to the wider industry.

Our commitment to keeping up with the technological curve is reflected in the hardware you will be working with every day.

Swansea laboratories are continually upgraded to ensure equipment is never more than three years old, and rarely more than two. Three fully networked laboratories are currently in use.

Computer Science - Informatique (Swansea) Employment Opportunities

Completing this MSc will enhance your computer science career prospects and may broaden your horizons when it comes to finding work. Graduates often progress to rewarding employment within a respected organisation. Below are some recent examples.

Software engineer, Motorola Solutions
Change coordinator, Logica
Software developer/engineer, NS Technology
Workflow developer, Irwin Mitchell
IT developer, Crimsan Consultants
Programmer, Evil Twin Artworks
Web developer & web support, VSI Thinking
Software developer, Wireless Innovations
Associate business application analyst, CDC Software
Software developer, OpenBet Technologies
Technical support consultant, Alterian
Programming, Rock It

Software developer, BMJ Group

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Modules

You build 120 credits from a selection of 15-credit modules in the first part of the course at Swansea. In the second part of the course you take a compulsory 60-credit project module, and select a further optional 60-credit module.

MSc 2 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Informatique Swansea Start

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Some specialisation tracks in year 2 in Grenoble require you to choose specific modules as pre-requisites. Details can be found in the module catalogue. Alternatively, discuss your module choices with the programme coordinator

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSCM13	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Critical Systems
CSCM18	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Visual Analytics
CSCM28	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
CSCM29	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and Smart Contracts
CSCM30	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Research Methods and Seminars
CSCM35	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Data Visualization
CSCM39	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Human Computer Interaction
CSCM45	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM48	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Web Application Development
CSCM58	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	High Performance Computing in C/C++
CSCM64	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Software Testing
CSCM67	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Graphics Processor Programming
CSCM68	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Embedded System Design
CSCM70	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Mathematical Skills for Data Scientists
CSCM75	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Logic in Computer Science
CSCM77	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Computer Vision and Deep Learning
CSCM78	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	High-Performance Computing in C/C++
CSCM79	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Hardware and Devices
CSCM85	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques
CSCM98	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Operating Systems and Architectures
CSGM04	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Mobile Application Development

Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSGM40	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	60	Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 4 - Project

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose one module depending on selected specialisation

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CSGM31	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	60	Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - Advanced Information Systems and Software Engineering
CSGM32	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	60	Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - AI and the Web	You have not taken the required Pre Requisite modules for this selection
CSGM33	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	60	Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - Graphics, Vision and Robotics
CSGM34	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	60	Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - Data Science
CSGM35	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	60	Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - High-confidence Embedded and Cyberphysical Systems
CSGM36	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	60	Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - Parallel, Distributed and Embedded Systems
CSGM37	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	60	Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - Ubiquitous and Interactive Systems	You have not taken the required Pre Requisite modules for this selection

MSc 2 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSGM01	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	60	Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester
CSGM02	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	60	Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 2

Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-M20	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	60	MSc Project

Optional Modules

Mobile Systems Track

Choose Minimum Of 45 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students may choose between 45 (minimum) and 60 (maximum) credits from the following list. If they do not choose 60, then they must choose the remainder from the other modules available to students on this scheme.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSCM18	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM39	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Human Computer Interaction
CSCM48	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Web Application Development
CSCM68	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Embedded System Design
CSCM79	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Hardware and Devices
CSGM03	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Web Services
CSGM04	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Mobile Application Development

Big Data, Graphics and Visualisation Track

Choose Minimum Of 45 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSCM27	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Visual Analytics
CSCM30	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Research Methods and Seminars
CSCM35	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Data Visualization
CSCM45	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM58	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	High Performance Computing in C/C++
CSCM67	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Graphics Processor Programming
CSCM70	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Mathematical Skills for Data Scientists
CSCM77	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Computer Vision and Deep Learning

Theory and Foundations Track

Choose Minimum Of 45 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSCM13	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Critical Systems
CSCM75	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Logic in Computer Science
CSCM85	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques
CSGM05	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Directed Studies in Logic and Computation

Software Technology Track

Choose Minimum Of 45 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSCM13	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Critical Systems
CSCM18	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Visual Analytics
CSCM35	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM39	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Human Computer Interaction
CSCM48	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Web Application Development
CSCM58	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	High Performance Computing in C/C++
CSCM64	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Software Testing
CSCM67	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Graphics Processor Programming
CSCM68	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Embedded System Design
CSCM77	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Computer Vision and Deep Learning
CSCM79	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Hardware and Devices
CSCM98	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Operating Systems and Architectures
CSGM04	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Mobile Application Development

AND

Full Module List

Choose Maximum Of 15 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose 15 credits from this list if you have not chosen a full 60 credits from the appropriate specialisation track

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSCM13	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Critical Systems
CSCM18	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Visual Analytics
CSCM28	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
CSCM29	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and Smart Contracts
CSCM30	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Research Methods and Seminars
CSCM35	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Data Visualization
CSCM39	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Human Computer Interaction
CSCM45	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM48	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Web Application Development
CSCM58	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	High Performance Computing in C/C++
CSCM64	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Software Testing
CSCM67	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Graphics Processor Programming
CSCM68	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Embedded System Design
CSCM70	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Mathematical Skills for Data Scientists
CSCM75	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Logic in Computer Science
CSCM77	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Computer Vision and Deep Learning
CSCM79	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Hardware and Devices
CSCM85	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques
CSCM98	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Operating Systems and Architectures
CSGM03	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Web Services
CSGM04	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Mobile Application Development
CSGM05	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Directed Studies in Logic and Computation

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 in a computer science undergraduate degree (or equivalent).

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

How You're Taught

On the course you will be assessed by a combination of written examinations, coursework and a Dissertation.

Welsh Provision

If you are a Welsh speaker our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and every effort will be made to mark your work in its original language.
A Welsh-speaking personal tutor.
One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our *TEF data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

Meet Your Lecturers

You will join our Computer Science community, bring taught by world-leading lecturers who are all passionate about their research working towards the United Nations Sustainable Goals to shape the world for the better. Our research areas include Crypto currencies, data security, cyberterrorism and Future interaction technologies.

Professor Arnold Beckmann Head of Department
Dr Xiuyi Fan PGT Admissions Tutor
Dr Arno Pauly PGR Admissions Tutor

See all our Computer Science staff

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2019/20 are as follows:

		UK/EU	International
MSc	Full Time	£ 3,900	£ 8,550
MSc	Full Time	£ 3,900	£ 8,550

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Scholarships and Bursaries

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

To find out about scholarships, loans and other funding opportunities, please visit our Postgraduate Scholarships page

Candidates will be eligible for the following funding:

Swansea University Taught Master’s Excellence Scholarship – closing date 12 July -https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/taught/swansea-uni-taught-masters-excellence-scholarships.php
College of Science Master’s Scholarship – closing date 19 July - https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/taught/college-of-science-msc-2019.php
Postgraduate loans for UK and EU students - https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/pg-loans/

Additional Costs

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but are not limited to):

Parking and travel to and from campus
Printing, photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
Purchase of books or texts
Printing and binding
Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

Careers and Employability Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Completing this MSc will considerably enhance your computer science career prospects. Our graduates often progress to rewarding employment in the field of computer science with a well respected employer. Below are a number of recent destinations.

Software engineer, Motorola Solutions
Change coordinator, Logica
Software developer/engineer, NS Technology
Workflow developer, Irwin Mitchell
IT developer, Crimsan Consultants
Programmer, Evil Twin Artworks
Web developer & web support, VSI Thinking
Software developer, Wireless Innovations
Associate business application analyst, CDC Software
Software developer, OpenBet Technologies
Technical support consultant, Alterian
Programming, Rock It
Software developer, BMJ Group

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Our lecturers operate an ‘open door’ policy so you can chat with them about any concerns you may be having. These do not have to be just course related; our academic staff are there to help you with anything at all during your time in Swansea.

Each course has a student rep. They are there to make sure that every student voice is heard. Their role is to listen and feedback on your opinions, attend regular meetings and make sure that the people who can make changes listen to the people who really matter - you!

We offer both academic mentoring and peer mentoring. Our Peer mentoring scheme is in place to help new students settle into university life here at Swansea. You will get a chance to talk to your mentor who can tell you about their experiences as a student and also chat about student life. The peer mentoring scheme is a great way to meet students and widen your friendship circle while at Swansea.

You can also get help with personal issues from our wide range of student support such as CampusLife, Inclusive Student Support Services and The Centre for Academic Success.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

For further information, please contact Daniel Archambault