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Key Course Details

4 Year Full Time

UCAS Code: G4G4
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: See Entry Requirements
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
September 2020	£ 9,000

5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

UCAS Code: G4G2
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: See Entry Requirements
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
September 2020	£ 9,000

5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry

UCAS Code: G847
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: See Entry Requirements
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
September 2020	£ 9,000

4 Year Full Time

UCAS Code: G4G4
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: See Entry Requirements
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
September 2020	£ 9,000

5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

UCAS Code: G4G2
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: See Entry Requirements
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
September 2020	£ 9,000

5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry

UCAS Code: G847
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: See Entry Requirements
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
September 2020	£ 9,000

4 Year Full Time

UCAS Code: G4G4
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: AAA-ABB - More Information
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2020 or Jan 2021	£ 16,650

5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

UCAS Code: G4G2
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: AAA-ABB - More Information
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2020	£ 16,650

5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry

UCAS Code: G847
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: AAA-ABB - More Information
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2020 or Jan 2021	£ 16,650

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Course Overview

From the moment we wake up to the point we fall asleep, Computer Science impacts almost every aspect of modern life. The digital revolution has had a profound influence across the world and continues to redefine how we live, learn and work.

A Computer Science degree from Swansea University can help you find your place in an ever-shifting technological landscape.

This four-year degree prepares you for highly specialised and dynamic careers. These might include software engineering, big data and data science, security analysis or emerging technologies.

A range of transferable skills including team-working, communication, presentation and problem-solving will prove vital when it comes to securing employment.

The MSci builds on the BSc Computer Science, offering greater depth in the major topic areas. It will distinguish you as a committed and knowledgeable Computer Scientist.

If you don’t have the necessary entry requirements to enter on to the first year of a degree, you may be offered a place on a degree course with an integrated foundation year.

Why Computer Science at Swansea?

Computer Science at Swansea University has an excellent reputation and major appeal to students from far and wide.

Within six months of leaving us, 93% of graduates are either in employment or continuing their studies.

Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics including Professor Matt Jones, whose passion is empowering rural digital communities in the developing world and in the UK.

Swansea University holds a TEF Gold award, UK Government recognition of teaching excellence.

Your Computer Science Experience

A flexibly structured degree path means you have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year, either locally, nationally or overseas.

Our state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities include the brand new £32.5 million Computational Foundry, integrating a Vision and Biometric Lab, Maker Lab, Theory Lab, Cyber Security/Networking Lab, User Lab and Visualisation Suite.

It will also feature world-leading experimental set-ups, equipment, devices and prototypes to accelerate innovation. You will have the opportunity to learn about and work with these facilities.

In your final year, a large scientific project will be undertaken using problem-solving principles, drawing on departmental research strengths and areas of Human-Computer Interaction, Theoretical Computer Science and Visual Computing.

Computer Science Employment Opportunities

We offer CV workshop and you will have access to our Employment Zone, which advertises work placements, part time vacancies and graduate jobs. We have dedicated staff who will always be on hand to provide employability support, throughout your studies.

We hold an annual ‘Project Fair’, giving students the chance to display their third year projects to leading Industry experts. Companies such as Google often visit our students to give lectures on ‘how to get a job with tech giants’.

We take Employability seriously and you will leave Swansea University with much more than a degree, gaining invaluable life skills and experiences on your journey.

Find out about our Swansea Employability Academy

January entry is only available to International students. The Student Loans Company regulations do not support January entry for UK/EU students on a programme with this format.

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Welsh Medium Study

Modules

Students starting in September or January will study the same core modules as part of the programme. Dates for January intake to be confirmed.

You will study the following set of compulsory modules in the early stages of the degree, before specialising according to your own interests in later stages, leading to a dissertation and large scientific project.

MSci 4 Year Full-time - September

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-110	Period September-January	15	Programming 1
CS-150	Period September-January	15	Concepts of Computer Science 1
CS-170	Period September-January	15	Modelling Computing Systems 1
CS-130	Period September-June	15	Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society
CS-115	Period January-June	15	Programming 2
CS-135	Period January-June	15	Professional Issues 2: Software Development
CS-155	Period January-June	15	Concepts of Computer Science 2
CS-175	Period January-June	15	Modelling Computing Systems 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-205	Period September-January	15	Declarative Programming
CS-230	Period September-January	15	Software Engineering
CS-250	Period September-January	15	Database Systems
CS-270	Period September-January	15	Algorithms
CS-200	Period January-June	15	Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
CS-210	Period January-June	15	Concurrency
CS-255	Period January-June	15	Computer Graphics
CS-275	Period January-June	15	Automata and Formal Language Theory

Optional Modules

Elective 0 Credit Module

Choose Exactly 0 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CS-203	YR	0	Professional Development and Career Planning

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSP354	Period September-June	15	Computer Science Project Specification and Development

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CSP302	TB1+2	15	Computer Science Project Dissertation
CSP344	TB1+2	15	Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation

AND

Choose Exactly 90 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSC306	TB1	15	Writing Mobile Apps
CSC313	TB1	15	High Integrity Systems
CSC318	TB1	15	Cryptography and IT-Security
CSC345	TB1	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSC348	TB1	15	Web Application Development
CSC372	TB1	15	Optimisation
CSC375	TB1	15	Logic for Computer Science
CSC390	TB1	15	Teaching Computing via a School Placement
CSC309	TB1+2	15	Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSC325	TB2	15	Artificial Intelligence
CSC337	TB2	15	Data Visualisation
CSC349	TB2	15	User Experience
CSC364	TB2	15	Software Testing
CSC368	TB2	15	Embedded System Design
CSC371	TB2	15	Advanced Object Oriented Programming
CSC384	TB2	15	Introduction to Video Games Programming
CSC385	TB2	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques

Year 4 (Level 7)

FHEQ 7 Advanced Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSC410	Period September-January	15	MSci Computer Science Project Research Methods
CSP420	Period September-June	30	MSci Computer Science Project

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 75 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSCM08	TB1	15	Information Security Management
CSCM13	TB1	15	Critical Systems
CSCM18	TB1	15	IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27	TB1	15	Human-Centred Visual Analytics
CSCM38	TB1	15	Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
CSCM45	TB1	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM48	TB1	15	Web Application Development
CSCM72	TB1	15	Optimisation
CSCM75	TB1	15	Logic in Computer Science
CSCM98	TB1	15	Operating Systems and Architectures
CSC409	TB1+2	15	Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSCM28	TB2	15	Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
CSCM29	TB2	15	Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
CSCM35	TB2	15	Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37	TB2	15	Data Visualization
CSCM39	TB2	15	Human Computer Interaction
CSCM64	TB2	15	Software Testing
CSCM68	TB2	15	Embedded System Design
CSCM79	TB2	15	Hardware and Devices
CSCM85	TB2	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques

MSci 4 Year Full-time - January

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-110J	Period January-June	15	Programming 1
CS-130J	Period January-June	15	Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society
CS-155	Period January-June	15	Concepts of Computer Science 2
CS-170J	Period January-June	15	Modelling Computing Systems 1
CS-115J	Period July-September	15	Programming 2
CS-135J	Period July-September	15	Professional Issues 2: Software Development
CS-150J	Period July-September	15	Concepts of Computer Science 1
CS-175J	Period July-September	15	Modelling Computing Systems 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-205	Period September-January	15	Declarative Programming
CS-230	Period September-January	15	Software Engineering
CS-250	Period September-January	15	Database Systems
CS-270	Period September-January	15	Algorithms
CS-200	Period January-June	15	Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
CS-210	Period January-June	15	Concurrency
CS-255	Period January-June	15	Computer Graphics
CS-275	Period January-June	15	Automata and Formal Language Theory

Optional Modules

Elective Zero Credit Module

Choose Exactly 0 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students may choose to select this additional zero credit module.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CS-203	YR	0	Professional Development and Career Planning

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSP354	Period September-June	15	Computer Science Project Specification and Development

Optional Modules

Project

Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CSP302	TB1+2	15	Computer Science Project Dissertation
CSP344	TB1+2	15	Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation

AND

BScCSOptions

Choose Exactly 90 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSC306	TB1	15	Writing Mobile Apps
CSC313	TB1	15	High Integrity Systems
CSC318	TB1	15	Cryptography and IT-Security
CSC345	TB1	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSC348	TB1	15	Web Application Development
CSC372	TB1	15	Optimisation
CSC375	TB1	15	Logic for Computer Science
CSC390	TB1	15	Teaching Computing via a School Placement
CSC309	TB1+2	15	Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSC325	TB2	15	Artificial Intelligence
CSC337	TB2	15	Data Visualisation
CSC349	TB2	15	User Experience
CSC364	TB2	15	Software Testing
CSC368	TB2	15	Embedded System Design
CSC371	TB2	15	Advanced Object Oriented Programming
CSC384	TB2	15	Introduction to Video Games Programming
CSC385	TB2	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques

Year 4 (Level 7)

FHEQ 7 Advanced Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSC410	Period September-January	15	MSci Computer Science Project Research Methods
CSP420	Period September-June	30	MSci Computer Science Project

Optional Modules

MSci optionals

Choose Exactly 75 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose exactly 75 credits

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSCM08	TB1	15	Information Security Management
CSCM13	TB1	15	Critical Systems
CSCM18	TB1	15	IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27	TB1	15	Human-Centred Visual Analytics
CSCM38	TB1	15	Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
CSCM45	TB1	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM48	TB1	15	Web Application Development
CSCM72	TB1	15	Optimisation
CSCM75	TB1	15	Logic in Computer Science
CSCM98	TB1	15	Operating Systems and Architectures
CSCM28	TB2	15	Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
CSCM29	TB2	15	Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
CSCM35	TB2	15	Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37	TB2	15	Data Visualization
CSCM39	TB2	15	Human Computer Interaction
CSCM64	TB2	15	Software Testing
CSCM68	TB2	15	Embedded System Design
CSCM79	TB2	15	Hardware and Devices
CSCM85	TB2	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques
CSCM88	TB2	15	Network and Wireless Security

MSci 5 Year Full-time (with a year abroad)

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-110	Period September-January	15	Programming 1
CS-150	Period September-January	15	Concepts of Computer Science 1
CS-170	Period September-January	15	Modelling Computing Systems 1
CS-130	Period September-June	15	Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society
CS-115	Period January-June	15	Programming 2
CS-135	Period January-June	15	Professional Issues 2: Software Development
CS-155	Period January-June	15	Concepts of Computer Science 2
CS-175	Period January-June	15	Modelling Computing Systems 2

MSci 5 Year Full-time (with a year in Industry) - September

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-110	Period September-January	15	Programming 1
CS-150	Period September-January	15	Concepts of Computer Science 1
CS-170	Period September-January	15	Modelling Computing Systems 1
CS-130	Period September-June	15	Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society
CS-115	Period January-June	15	Programming 2
CS-135	Period January-June	15	Professional Issues 2: Software Development
CS-155	Period January-June	15	Concepts of Computer Science 2
CS-175	Period January-June	15	Modelling Computing Systems 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-205	Period September-January	15	Declarative Programming
CS-230	Period September-January	15	Software Engineering
CS-250	Period September-January	15	Database Systems
CS-270	Period September-January	15	Algorithms
CS-200	Period January-June	15	Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
CS-210	Period January-June	15	Concurrency
CS-255	Period January-June	15	Computer Graphics
CS-275	Period January-June	15	Automata and Formal Language Theory
CS-201	Academic Year	0	Placement Preparation: Science Industrial Year

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSP354	Period September-June	15	Computer Science Project Specification and Development

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CSP302	TB1+2	15	Computer Science Project Dissertation
CSP344	TB1+2	15	Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation

AND

Choose Exactly 90 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSC306	TB1	15	Writing Mobile Apps
CSC313	TB1	15	High Integrity Systems
CSC318	TB1	15	Cryptography and IT-Security
CSC345	TB1	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSC348	TB1	15	Web Application Development
CSC372	TB1	15	Optimisation
CSC375	TB1	15	Logic for Computer Science
CSC390	TB1	15	Teaching Computing via a School Placement
CSC309	TB1+2	15	Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSC337	TB2	15	Data Visualisation
CSC349	TB2	15	User Experience
CSC364	TB2	15	Software Testing
CSC368	TB2	15	Embedded System Design
CSC371	TB2	15	Advanced Object Oriented Programming
CSC384	TB2	15	Introduction to Video Games Programming
CSC385	TB2	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques

Year 4 (Level 5 YR OUT)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate Sandwich Year

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-E00	Academic Year	120	Computer Science Industrial Placement Year

Year 5 (Level 7)

FHEQ 7 Advanced Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSC410	Period September-January	15	MSci Computer Science Project Research Methods
CSP420	Period September-June	30	MSci Computer Science Project

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 75 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSCM08	TB1	15	Information Security Management
CSCM13	TB1	15	Critical Systems
CSCM18	TB1	15	IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27	TB1	15	Human-Centred Visual Analytics
CSCM38	TB1	15	Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
CSCM45	TB1	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM48	TB1	15	Web Application Development
CSCM72	TB1	15	Optimisation
CSCM75	TB1	15	Logic in Computer Science
CSCM98	TB1	15	Operating Systems and Architectures
CSC409	TB1+2	15	Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSCM28	TB2	15	Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
CSCM29	TB2	15	Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
CSCM35	TB2	15	Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37	TB2	15	Data Visualization
CSCM39	TB2	15	Human Computer Interaction
CSCM64	TB2	15	Software Testing
CSCM68	TB2	15	Embedded System Design
CSCM79	TB2	15	Hardware and Devices
CSCM85	TB2	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques

MSci 5 Year Full-time (with a year in Industry) - January

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-110J	Period January-June	15	Programming 1
CS-130J	Period January-June	15	Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society
CS-155	Period January-June	15	Concepts of Computer Science 2
CS-170J	Period January-June	15	Modelling Computing Systems 1
CS-115J	Period July-September	15	Programming 2
CS-135J	Period July-September	15	Professional Issues 2: Software Development
CS-150J	Period July-September	15	Concepts of Computer Science 1
CS-175J	Period July-September	15	Modelling Computing Systems 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-205	Period September-January	15	Declarative Programming
CS-230	Period September-January	15	Software Engineering
CS-250	Period September-January	15	Database Systems
CS-270	Period September-January	15	Algorithms
CS-200	Period January-June	15	Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
CS-210	Period January-June	15	Concurrency
CS-255	Period January-June	15	Computer Graphics
CS-275	Period January-June	15	Automata and Formal Language Theory

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSP354	Period September-June	15	Computer Science Project Specification and Development

Optional Modules

Project

Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CSP302	TB1+2	15	Computer Science Project Dissertation
CSP344	TB1+2	15	Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation

AND

BScCSOptions

Choose Exactly 90 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSC306	TB1	15	Writing Mobile Apps
CSC313	TB1	15	High Integrity Systems
CSC318	TB1	15	Cryptography and IT-Security
CSC345	TB1	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSC348	TB1	15	Web Application Development
CSC372	TB1	15	Optimisation
CSC375	TB1	15	Logic for Computer Science
CSC390	TB1	15	Teaching Computing via a School Placement
CSC309	TB1+2	15	Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSC325	TB2	15	Artificial Intelligence
CSC337	TB2	15	Data Visualisation
CSC349	TB2	15	User Experience
CSC364	TB2	15	Software Testing
CSC368	TB2	15	Embedded System Design
CSC371	TB2	15	Advanced Object Oriented Programming
CSC384	TB2	15	Introduction to Video Games Programming
CSC385	TB2	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques

Year 4 (Level 5 YR OUT)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate Sandwich Year

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CS-E00	Academic Year	120	Computer Science Industrial Placement Year

Year 5 (Level 7)

FHEQ 7 Advanced Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSC410	Period September-January	15	MSci Computer Science Project Research Methods
CSP420	Period September-June	30	MSci Computer Science Project

Optional Modules

MSci optionals

Choose Exactly 75 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose exactly 75 credits

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CSCM08	TB1	15	Information Security Management
CSCM13	TB1	15	Critical Systems
CSCM18	TB1	15	IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27	TB1	15	Human-Centred Visual Analytics
CSCM38	TB1	15	Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
CSCM45	TB1	15	Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM48	TB1	15	Web Application Development
CSCM72	TB1	15	Optimisation
CSCM75	TB1	15	Logic in Computer Science
CSCM98	TB1	15	Operating Systems and Architectures
CSCM28	TB2	15	Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
CSCM29	TB2	15	Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
CSCM35	TB2	15	Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37	TB2	15	Data Visualization
CSCM39	TB2	15	Human Computer Interaction
CSCM64	TB2	15	Software Testing
CSCM68	TB2	15	Embedded System Design
CSCM79	TB2	15	Hardware and Devices
CSCM85	TB2	15	Modelling and Verification Techniques
CSCM88	TB2	15	Network and Wireless Security

Entry Requirements

We have vacancies across a variety of subjects for September 2020 entry – please call our Clearing Helpline on 0800 094 9071.

We also welcome enquiries from candidates researching starting a course in 2021 - please see our Entry Requirements Page to find out typical offer ranges or get in touch by email or by telephone 01792 295111.

How You're Taught

Teaching during Covid19

Teaching block one (TB1) runs from September until January and during this block, for this year, this course will be taught in a ‘blended’ way. This means that some teaching will be done online and some will be on campus. The online teaching, where you will be physically apart from your lecturer, can be ‘live’ with your lecturer present and where you’ll be able to interact. Some of it may be self-directed which means that you can access the learning materials at a time to suit you.

The exact mix of these activities will vary by discipline and year; not all activities will be used in all cases.

	LIVE	SELF-DIRECTED
ON-LINE	Lectures Online computer labs Some academic mentoring Office hours	Lecture material videos Independent study Formative tests Supporting Assessments
ON-CAMPUS	Most Computer labs Small group seminars Academic mentoring in groups Project supervision	Group work (Year 2) Projects ( Year 3 and 4)

This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

Welsh Provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study this subject through the medium of Welsh and 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, English or bilingually - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
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 your work will be marked in Welsh.
A Welsh-speaking academic tutor.
One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

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).

Professional Body Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society, and allows graduates to join immediately as professional members.

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 Monika Seisenberger Programme Director
Dr Liam O’Reilly Admissions Tutor
Dr Phillip James Admissions Tutor

See all our Computer Science staff

Tuition Fees

January entry is only available to International students. The Student Loans Company regulations do not support January entry for UK/EU students on a programme with this format.

4 Year Full Time

Start Date	UK	EU	International
September 2020	£ 9,000	£ 9,000	£ 16,650
January 2021	N/A	N/A	£ 16,650

5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

Start Date	UK	EU	International
September 2020	£ 9,000	£ 9,000	£ 16,650

5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry

Start Date	UK	EU	International
September 2020	£ 9,000	£ 9,000	£ 16,650
January 2021	N/A	N/A	£ 16,650

Fees for full time Undergraduate UK/EU students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

Fees for full time Undergraduate International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page.

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.

Funding and Scholarships

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.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

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

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

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
Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
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.

Our Computer Science graduates are set on course for a range of stimulating opportunities. Our graduates have enjoyed roles in companies such as IBM, Google, Disney and Sony.

You may find your future lies in a role as a software designer, engineer or tester. You might work as a data scientist or in smartphone technology. Such is the pace of technological progress, you might even specialise in an emerging area which is not yet fully recognised.

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. All students on our undergraduate courses are assigned an Academic Mentor, who will offer you not only Academic Guidance, but advice on finding and accessing help with personal issues. 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.

Global Opportunities

Your degree programme may already give you an option to study or work abroad but in addition to this you can also consider an international summer programme.

These programmes are open to all our undergraduate students and include culture and study tours, volunteering programmes and internships across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Europe and Canada. Programmes are typically 2 – 6 weeks long and funding is available. See our Summer Programmes for further information.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further information please see our Guide to Clearing.

MSci Computer Science with a year abroad

As part of this degree scheme, you will be able to study at one of our huge range of partner universities in your third year. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to experience another culture, make friends from around the world and gain valuable experience to prepare you for the world of work after you complete your studies.

Places and availability change annually so specific destinations can’t be guaranteed, but previously Computer Science students have completed their year abroad in Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany Spain and the USA.

Not only do we match you with a partner university, and offer you support in all stages of the process, we also offer a range of dedicated bursaries and grants to help you fund your international experience. Find out more at our Go Global pages (www.swansea.ac.uk/goglobal)

MSci Computer Science with a year in industry

Our Year in industry degrees incorporate an industrial placement during your third year of study. You will apply for your placement at a company of your choice, with support from our Employability team, who will be with you every step of the way. You will gain invaluable Industry experience while working with business professionals in the area of your choice. If you want a successful career in the IT sector then our Year in industry will help you gain experience on your route into your chosen profession.

Although securing a placement is the responsibility of the student, we work with a number of organisations who provide a range of placement opportunities. If you are unable to secure a placement by the end of the second year of your studies you will transfer onto the equivalent degree programme.