Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bay Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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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.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 ...Read more

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.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.


Computer Science Facilities

You will be taught in our new £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. Our facilities include;
• Vision and Biometric Lab
• Maker Labs
• FIT Lab [Future Interaction Technologies]
• Theory Lab
• Cyber Security Lab
• User Experience Lab
• Visualisation Suite


Professional Body Accreditation

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


Did you know 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.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
33rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Sai Suhaas
26 Sep 24

This is my second week at swansea and the freshers week was a wonderful time for me to understand the uni and the grading systems here. There is still a lot to learn but with the..Read more

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Rithin
19 Feb 24

It is a good university with a good..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 34 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

If not studying A-Level computer science or Physics, GCSE Grade B (6) Maths is required.

From a suitable subject area. 3 Distinctions must be in Maths. 5 Merits at Level 3.

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

To include 5 in HL or 6 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics (any variation), Physics, Psychology, Statistics (Economics may replace Psychology) and 5 in SL English.

Minimum of 360 points overall to include a minimum of 3 B1 passes in Higher/Honours paper (including two of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics (any variation), Physics, Psychology, Statistics (Economics may replace Psychology).

From BTEC in Computing or Information Technology. Grade B (6) GCSE Maths required.

Requirements are for A Levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
64%
Computing
50%
Physics
31%
Information & Communication technology
20%
Biology
11%
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Sai Suhaas
26 Sep 24
Data Science, MSc
This is my second week at swansea and the freshers week was a wonderful time for me to understand the uni and the grading systems here. There is still a lot to learn but with the...
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Rithin
19 Feb 24
Advanced Computer Science, MSc
It is a good university with a good...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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