Computer Science with a Year in Industry
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bay Campus 1

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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4 Years

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Our BSc Computer Science degree will teach you about computer graphics, computer systems modelling, software engineering, data visualisation, how to write mobile apps and some of the more advanced theoretical aspects of computer science. You will develop your programming skills in C and Java.Computer Science at Swansea University has an excellent reputation and major appeal to students from different countries and disciplines. Within six months of leaving, 93% of graduates are either in ...Read more

Our BSc Computer Science degree will teach you about computer graphics, computer systems modelling, software engineering, data visualisation, how to write mobile apps and some of the more advanced theoretical aspects of computer science. You will develop your programming skills in C and Java.Computer Science at Swansea University has an excellent reputation and major appeal to students from different countries and disciplines. Within six months of leaving, 93% of graduates are either in employment or continuing their studies.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.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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40th
What students say
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Deshan
07 Feb 26

The university is based in the heart of Swansea. The Bay campus has its own beach. The facilities are good, and the teaching staff do a wonderful..Read more

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Saman
06 Feb 26

Swansea University is a great place to study because it offers both a high standard of education and a comfortable environment for students. The location of the university,..Read more

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A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D24M15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 34 Grades / Points required

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

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:

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£9,535 per year

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£20,500 per year

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£20,500 per year

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Latest Computer Science reviews

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D
Deshan
07 Feb 26
Computer Science
The university is based in the heart of Swansea. The Bay campus has its own beach. The facilities are good, and the teaching staff do a wonderful...
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S
Saman
06 Feb 26
Computer Science, PhD
Swansea University is a great place to study because it offers both a high standard of education and a comfortable environment for students. The location of the university,...
Read more
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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

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