Course summary
Computer Science plays a key role in virtually every aspect of modern life, and this degree will give you the knowledge, experience and expertise for a wide range of careers in this exciting and rapidly developing field. At Swansea, Computer Science is ranked 5th in the UK for satisfaction with your course by the Guardian University Guide 2022. On this degree you will learn how to identify solutions to problems and measure their efficiency, analyse and assess systems and design new ones. You will be able to learn about computer graphics, modelling computer systems, software engineering, writing mobile apps, data visualisation and some of the more advanced theoretical aspects of Computer Science. You will be able to develop your programming skills (in C and Java), and tackle advanced tasks, both individually and in groups, helping you to gain and develop valuable transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation and problem-solving. You will spend the third of your four years on a paid industrial placement, putting your skills into practice and greatly enhancing your employability. Computer Science facilities at Swansea include: Our £32.5m Computational Foundry, a world class centre with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research, as well as networking and meeting spaces, which bring students, academics and industry together, Vision and Biometric Lab, Maker Labs, FIT Lab (Future Interaction Technologies), Theory Lab, Cyber Security Lab, User Experience Lab and the Visualisation Suite. This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society, and allows graduates to join immediately as professional members. All of our courses are available with a Year in Industry or Year Abroad These placement years increase our students confidence and communication skills as well as help them to gain valuable experiences that will ultimately enhance their employability. To find out more go to www.swansea.ac.uk/science We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.
Modules
Year 1 will include the below compulsory modules which will provide you with a thorough grounding in fundamental mathematics and theory of Computer Science; • Programming 1 • Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society • Concepts of Computer Science 1 • Modelling Computing Systems 1 • Programming 2 • Professional Issues 2: Software Development • Concepts of Computer Science 2 • Modelling Computing Systems 2 Year 2; • Declarative Programming • Software Engineering • Database Systems • Algorithms • Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction • Concurrency • Computer Graphics • Automata and Formal Language Theory In Year 3 you will spend a year in industry, applying your skills in a Computer Science work environment locally, nationally or overseas, which will greatly enhance your employability. You will continue to be supported by the University, through regular contact with staff. In Year 4 you will undertake a large project and study a selection of our advanced option modules including (but not limited to); • Cryptography and IT-Security • Big Data and Machine Learning • Logic for Computer Science • Invention and Innovation in Computing • Artificial Intelligence • Data Visualisation • User Experience • Software Testing • Embedded System Design • Advanced Object Oriented Programming • Introduction to Video Games Programming
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G40A
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Bay Campus
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBC - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 34 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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Additional fee information
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP