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Computer Science at Swansea University - UCAS

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. 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. Computer Science at Swansea University has an excellent reputation and major appeal to students from different countries and disciplines. Our diverse academic team will develop your knowledge of fundamental computer science concepts and how they can be applied to solve real-world problems. You will have access to dedicated computer laboratories and specialised equipment for projects, including Arduinos, smart home technologies and virtual reality headsets.

Modules

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Programming, Modelling Computing Systems, Introduction to Data Science, Concepts of Computer Science. In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Declarative Programming, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Algorithms, Automata and Formal Language Theory. In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Computer Science Project Specification and Development. You also undertake a Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation. In Year 4, you undertake a MSci Project.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Computer Society

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
G4G4
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Bay Campus
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


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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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Computer Science at Swansea University - UCAS