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UCAS Code
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Mode of Study
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Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Jan 2021 £ 9,000
Sep 2021 £ 9,000
5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad
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G4G2
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Sep 2021 £ 9,000
5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry
UCAS Code
G847
Mode of Study
Campus Based
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AAB-ABB
Location
Bay Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Jan 2021 £ 9,000
Sep 2021 £ 9,000
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UCAS Code
G4G4
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AAB-ABB
Location
Bay Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Jan 2021 £ 9,000
Sep 2021 £ 17,150
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UCAS Code
G4G2
Mode of Study
Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents)
AAB-ABB
Location
Bay Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2021 £ 17,150
5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry
UCAS Code
G847
Mode of Study
Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents)
AAB-ABB
Location
Bay Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Jan 2021 £ 9,000
Sep 2021 £ 17,150
4 Year Full Time
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G4G4
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Campus Based
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Bay Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Jan 2021 £ 16,650
Sep 2021 £ 17,150
5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad
UCAS Code
G4G2
Mode of Study
Campus Based
Typical Offer
AAB-ABB - More Information
Location
Bay Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2021 £ 17,150
5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry
UCAS Code
G847
Mode of Study
Campus Based
Typical Offer
AAB-ABB - More Information
Location
Bay Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Jan 2021 £ 16,650
Sep 2021 £ 17,150
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Course Overview

  • 5th for satisfaction with your course by the Guardian University Guide 2021.
  • UK TOP 10 for Graduate Prospects by the Complete University Guide 2021.
  • We are ranked Top 20 in the UK for Research Excellence [Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021].
  • World-ranked [QS World University Rankings].

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 and will distinguish you as a committed and knowledgeable Computer Scientist.

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, 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.

Related courses
BSc Computer Science with Integrated foundation Year - for students who don't meet the necessary requirements to enter onto the first year of a degree course.
Available with Year in Industry or Year Abroad options
BSc Software Engineering BSc Education and Computing
BSc Computer Science MEng Computing 

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 £32.5 million Computational Foundry is home to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities which include a Vision and Biometric Lab, Maker Lab, Theory Lab, Cyber Security/Networking Lab, User Lab and Visualisation Suite.
  • Students will benefit from 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

Our graduates have become: Analyst Developers, Business analysts, Computer Programmers, Electronic Engineers, Graphic Designers, Software Developers and Machine Learning Engineers with companies that include IBM, Google, Disney, Facebook, Microsoft and Sony.

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’.

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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 CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-110 Period September-January15Programming 1
CS-130 Period September-January15Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society
CS-150 Period September-January15Concepts of Computer Science 1
CS-170 Period September-January15Modelling Computing Systems 1
CS-115 Period January-June15Programming 2
CS-135 Period January-June15Professional Issues 2: Software Development
CS-155 Period January-June15Concepts of Computer Science 2
CS-175 Period January-June15Modelling Computing Systems 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-205 Period September-January15Declarative Programming
CS-230 Period September-January15Software Engineering
CS-250 Period September-January15Database Systems
CS-270 Period September-January15Algorithms
CS-200 Period January-June15Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
CS-210 Period January-June15Concurrency
CS-255 Period January-June15Computer Graphics
CS-275 Period January-June15Automata and Formal Language Theory
Optional Modules
Elective 0 Credit Module 

Choose Exactly 0 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CS-203Academic Year0Professional Development and Career Planning

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CSP354 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Specification and Development
Optional Modules
 

Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSP302 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Dissertation
CSP344 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation
AND
 

Choose Exactly 90 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSC306 Period September-January15Writing Mobile Apps
CSC309 Period September-June15Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSC313 Period September-January15High Integrity Systems
CSC318 Period September-January15Cryptography and IT-Security
CSC345 Period September-January15Big Data and Machine Learning
CSC348 Period September-January15Web Application Development
CSC372 Period September-January15Optimisation
CSC375 Period September-January15Logic for Computer Science
CSC390 Period September-January15Teaching Computing via a School Placement
CSC325 Period January-June15Artificial Intelligence
CSC337 Period January-June15Data Visualisation
CSC349 Period January-June15User Experience
CSC364 Period January-June15Software Testing
CSC368 Period January-June15Embedded System Design
CSC371 Period January-June15Advanced Object Oriented Programming
CSC384 Period January-June15Introduction to Video Games Programming
CSC385 Period January-June15Modelling and Verification Techniques

Year 4 (Level 7)

FHEQ 7 Advanced Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CSC410 Period September-January15MSci Computer Science Project Research Methods
CSP420 Period September-June30MSci Computer Science Project
Optional Modules
 

Choose Exactly 75 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSC409 Period September-June15Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSCM08 Period September-January15Information Security Management
CSCM13 Period September-January15Critical Systems
CSCM18 Period September-January15IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27 Period September-January15Human-Centred Visual Analytics
CSCM38 Period September-January15Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
CSCM45 Period September-January15Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM48 Period September-January15Web Application Development
CSCM72 Period September-January15Optimisation
CSCM75 Period September-January15Logic in Computer Science
CSCM98 Period September-January15Operating Systems and Architectures
CSCM28 Period January-June15Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
CSCM29 Period January-June15Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
CSCM35 Period January-June15Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37 Period January-June15Data Visualization
CSCM39 Period January-June15Human Computer Interaction
CSCM64 Period January-June15Software Testing
CSCM68 Period January-June15Embedded System Design
CSCM79 Period January-June15Hardware and Devices
CSCM85 Period January-June15Modelling and Verification Techniques

MSci 4 Year Full-time - January

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-110J Period January-June15Programming 1
CS-130J Period January-June15Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society
CS-155 Period January-June15Concepts of Computer Science 2
CS-170J Period January-June15Modelling Computing Systems 1
CS-115J Period July-September15Programming 2
CS-135J Period July-September15Professional Issues 2: Software Development
CS-150J Period July-September15Concepts of Computer Science 1
CS-175J Period July-September15Modelling Computing Systems 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-205 Period September-January15Declarative Programming
CS-230 Period September-January15Software Engineering
CS-250 Period September-January15Database Systems
CS-270 Period September-January15Algorithms
CS-200 Period January-June15Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
CS-210 Period January-June15Concurrency
CS-255 Period January-June15Computer Graphics
CS-275 Period January-June15Automata 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 CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CS-203Academic Year0Professional Development and Career Planning

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CSP354 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Specification and Development
Optional Modules
Project 

Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSP302 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Dissertation
CSP344 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation
AND
BScCSOptions 

Choose Exactly 90 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSC306 Period September-January15Writing Mobile Apps
CSC309 Period September-June15Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSC313 Period September-January15High Integrity Systems
CSC318 Period September-January15Cryptography and IT-Security
CSC345 Period September-January15Big Data and Machine Learning
CSC348 Period September-January15Web Application Development
CSC372 Period September-January15Optimisation
CSC375 Period September-January15Logic for Computer Science
CSC390 Period September-January15Teaching Computing via a School Placement
CSC325 Period January-June15Artificial Intelligence
CSC337 Period January-June15Data Visualisation
CSC349 Period January-June15User Experience
CSC364 Period January-June15Software Testing
CSC368 Period January-June15Embedded System Design
CSC371 Period January-June15Advanced Object Oriented Programming
CSC384 Period January-June15Introduction to Video Games Programming
CSC385 Period January-June15Modelling and Verification Techniques

Year 4 (Level 7)

FHEQ 7 Advanced Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CSC410 Period September-January15MSci Computer Science Project Research Methods
CSP420 Period September-June30MSci Computer Science Project
Optional Modules
MSci optionals 

Choose Exactly 75 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose exactly 75 credits

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSCM08 Period September-January15Information Security Management
CSCM13 Period September-January15Critical Systems
CSCM18 Period September-January15IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27 Period September-January15Human-Centred Visual Analytics
CSCM38 Period September-January15Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
CSCM45 Period September-January15Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM48 Period September-January15Web Application Development
CSCM72 Period September-January15Optimisation
CSCM75 Period September-January15Logic in Computer Science
CSCM98 Period September-January15Operating Systems and Architectures
CSCM28 Period January-June15Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
CSCM29 Period January-June15Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
CSCM35 Period January-June15Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37 Period January-June15Data Visualization
CSCM39 Period January-June15Human Computer Interaction
CSCM64 Period January-June15Software Testing
CSCM68 Period January-June15Embedded System Design
CSCM79 Period January-June15Hardware and Devices
CSCM85 Period January-June15Modelling and Verification Techniques
CSCM88 Period January-June15Network and Wireless Security

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

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-110 Period September-January15Programming 1
CS-130 Period September-January15Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society
CS-150 Period September-January15Concepts of Computer Science 1
CS-170 Period September-January15Modelling Computing Systems 1
CS-115 Period January-June15Programming 2
CS-135 Period January-June15Professional Issues 2: Software Development
CS-155 Period January-June15Concepts of Computer Science 2
CS-175 Period January-June15Modelling 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 CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-110 Period September-January15Programming 1
CS-130 Period September-January15Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society
CS-150 Period September-January15Concepts of Computer Science 1
CS-170 Period September-January15Modelling Computing Systems 1
CS-115 Period January-June15Programming 2
CS-135 Period January-June15Professional Issues 2: Software Development
CS-155 Period January-June15Concepts of Computer Science 2
CS-175 Period January-June15Modelling Computing Systems 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-205 Period September-January15Declarative Programming
CS-230 Period September-January15Software Engineering
CS-250 Period September-January15Database Systems
CS-270 Period September-January15Algorithms
CS-200 Period January-June15Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
CS-210 Period January-June15Concurrency
CS-255 Period January-June15Computer Graphics
CS-275 Period January-June15Automata and Formal Language Theory

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CSP354 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Specification and Development
Optional Modules
 

Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSP302 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Dissertation
CSP344 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation
AND
 

Choose Exactly 90 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSC306 Period September-January15Writing Mobile Apps
CSC309 Period September-June15Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSC313 Period September-January15High Integrity Systems
CSC318 Period September-January15Cryptography and IT-Security
CSC345 Period September-January15Big Data and Machine Learning
CSC348 Period September-January15Web Application Development
CSC372 Period September-January15Optimisation
CSC375 Period September-January15Logic for Computer Science
CSC390 Period September-January15Teaching Computing via a School Placement
CSC337 Period January-June15Data Visualisation
CSC349 Period January-June15User Experience
CSC364 Period January-June15Software Testing
CSC368 Period January-June15Embedded System Design
CSC371 Period January-June15Advanced Object Oriented Programming
CSC384 Period January-June15Introduction to Video Games Programming
CSC385 Period January-June15Modelling and Verification Techniques

Year 4 (Level 5S)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate Sandwich Year
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-E00Academic Year120Computer Science Industrial Placement Year

Year 5 (Level 7)

FHEQ 7 Advanced Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CSC410 Period September-January15MSci Computer Science Project Research Methods
CSP420 Period September-June30MSci Computer Science Project
Optional Modules
 

Choose Exactly 75 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : .

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSC409 Period September-June15Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSCM08 Period September-January15Information Security Management
CSCM13 Period September-January15Critical Systems
CSCM18 Period September-January15IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27 Period September-January15Human-Centred Visual Analytics
CSCM38 Period September-January15Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
CSCM45 Period September-January15Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM48 Period September-January15Web Application Development
CSCM72 Period September-January15Optimisation
CSCM75 Period September-January15Logic in Computer Science
CSCM98 Period September-January15Operating Systems and Architectures
CSCM28 Period January-June15Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
CSCM29 Period January-June15Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
CSCM35 Period January-June15Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37 Period January-June15Data Visualization
CSCM39 Period January-June15Human Computer Interaction
CSCM64 Period January-June15Software Testing
CSCM68 Period January-June15Embedded System Design
CSCM79 Period January-June15Hardware and Devices
CSCM85 Period January-June15Modelling 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 CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-110J Period January-June15Programming 1
CS-130J Period January-June15Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society
CS-155 Period January-June15Concepts of Computer Science 2
CS-170J Period January-June15Modelling Computing Systems 1
CS-115J Period July-September15Programming 2
CS-135J Period July-September15Professional Issues 2: Software Development
CS-150J Period July-September15Concepts of Computer Science 1
CS-175J Period July-September15Modelling Computing Systems 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-205 Period September-January15Declarative Programming
CS-230 Period September-January15Software Engineering
CS-250 Period September-January15Database Systems
CS-270 Period September-January15Algorithms
CS-200 Period January-June15Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
CS-210 Period January-June15Concurrency
CS-255 Period January-June15Computer Graphics
CS-275 Period January-June15Automata and Formal Language Theory

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CSP354 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Specification and Development
Optional Modules
Project 

Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSP302 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Dissertation
CSP344 Period September-June15Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation
AND
BScCSOptions 

Choose Exactly 90 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSC306 Period September-January15Writing Mobile Apps
CSC309 Period September-June15Invention and Innovation in Computing
CSC313 Period September-January15High Integrity Systems
CSC318 Period September-January15Cryptography and IT-Security
CSC345 Period September-January15Big Data and Machine Learning
CSC348 Period September-January15Web Application Development
CSC372 Period September-January15Optimisation
CSC375 Period September-January15Logic for Computer Science
CSC390 Period September-January15Teaching Computing via a School Placement
CSC325 Period January-June15Artificial Intelligence
CSC337 Period January-June15Data Visualisation
CSC349 Period January-June15User Experience
CSC364 Period January-June15Software Testing
CSC368 Period January-June15Embedded System Design
CSC371 Period January-June15Advanced Object Oriented Programming
CSC384 Period January-June15Introduction to Video Games Programming
CSC385 Period January-June15Modelling and Verification Techniques

Year 4 (Level 5S)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate Sandwich Year
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CS-E00Academic Year120Computer Science Industrial Placement Year

Year 5 (Level 7)

FHEQ 7 Advanced Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CSC410 Period September-January15MSci Computer Science Project Research Methods
CSP420 Period September-June30MSci Computer Science Project
Optional Modules
MSci optionals 

Choose Exactly 75 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose exactly 75 credits

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
CSCM08 Period September-January15Information Security Management
CSCM13 Period September-January15Critical Systems
CSCM18 Period September-January15IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
CSCM27 Period September-January15Human-Centred Visual Analytics
CSCM38 Period September-January15Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
CSCM45 Period September-January15Big Data and Machine Learning
CSCM48 Period September-January15Web Application Development
CSCM72 Period September-January15Optimisation
CSCM75 Period September-January15Logic in Computer Science
CSCM98 Period September-January15Operating Systems and Architectures
CSCM28 Period January-June15Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing
CSCM29 Period January-June15Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
CSCM35 Period January-June15Big Data and Data Mining
CSCM37 Period January-June15Data Visualization
CSCM39 Period January-June15Human Computer Interaction
CSCM64 Period January-June15Software Testing
CSCM68 Period January-June15Embedded System Design
CSCM79 Period January-June15Hardware and Devices
CSCM85 Period January-June15Modelling and Verification Techniques
CSCM88 Period January-June15Network and Wireless Security

Entry Requirements

A Levels: AAB-ABB. If not studying A Level Maths or Physics, applicants must have GCSE Grade B (6) in Maths.

BTEC students:D*DD in IT or Computing. Grade B (6) GCSE Maths is required.

IB: 34 overall with 6 in Higher Level Maths.

We also require GCSE English Grade 4/C.

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.  

 LIVESELF-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

4 Year Full Time

Start Date UK EU International
September 2020 £ 9,000 £ 9,000 £ 16,650
January 2021 £ 9,000 £ 9,000 £ 16,650
September 2021 £ 9,000 £ 17,150 £ 17,150

5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

Start Date UK EU International
September 2020 £ 9,000 £ 9,000 £ 16,650
September 2021 £ 9,000 £ 17,150 £ 17,150

5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry

Start Date UK EU International
September 2020 £ 9,000 £ 9,000 £ 16,650
January 2021 £ 9,000 £ 9,000 £ 16,650
September 2021 £ 9,000 £ 17,150 £ 17,150

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

Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/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.

EU Transitional Bursary available for September 2021.

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.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

Enrolment on a programme with a semester/year abroad does not guarantee you a semester/year abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection process. In the event you do not secure a semester/year abroad placement, you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme without a semester or year abroad. To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages.

International summer programmes are open to students from all colleges. Programmes typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Canada and across Europe. For more information about programmes and eligibility visit our Summer Abroad webpages.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

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.

Computer Science, MSci (Hons)

Computer Science with a Year Abroad, MSci (Hons)

Computer Science with a Year in Industry, MSci (Hons)

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