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

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3 Years

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

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Main Site (Aberystwyth)

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If you are interested in the fundamentals of Computer Science, our degree which is accredited by **the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) on behalf of the Engineering Council,** allows you to develop the skills needed to solve complex problems that include analysis, design, solution choice and implementation. As a student of this course, you will gain access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers and you will be taught by lecturers who have close links with the industry and ...Read more

If you are interested in the fundamentals of Computer Science, our degree which is accredited by


the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) on behalf of the Engineering Council,

allows you to develop the skills needed to solve complex problems that include analysis, design, solution choice and implementation. As a student of this course, you will gain access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers and you will be taught by lecturers who have close links with the industry and software engineering conferences. In addition, you will have access to robotic equipment including Arduino, mobile robots and sailing robots. Our degree will prepare you with a variety of transferable skills and employability skills. As part of your degree, you will be required to take part in a residential set of tasks where you and other students will have work in teams to solve problems. This activity will encourage you to improve your: communication skills, analytical skills, time management, organisational skills, implementation skills, research skills, technical skills and you will have more experience of working independently as well as part of a team. The first year of the course is a very manageable introduction to the field of computer science even for students with no prior experience in the field. You will receive a thorough grounding in web development, computational thinking, software engineering and agile methodologies. The skills and experience you will gain will open access to a variety of career paths including: + Software design+ Communications and networking+ Computer applications+ Web development+ IT consultancy and management+ System analysis and development+ Computer sales+ Marketing+ Education.

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67/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
45th
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Ieuan
28 Feb 25

Great place to study. Interesting course with a lot of practical and useful content for going into either work or academic career when you finish your..Read more

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Thomas
28 Jan 25

The university is super friendly, with great facilities and..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£20,715 per year

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£20,715 per year

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£20715 Per year

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Latest Computer Science reviews

Computer Science
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Ieuan
28 Feb 25
Software Engineering (with integrated year in industry) - MEng (Hons)
Great place to study. Interesting course with a lot of practical and useful content for going into either work or academic career when you finish your...
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Thomas
28 Jan 25
Computer Science
The university is super friendly, with great facilities and...
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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University , Wales

Aberystwyth University offers an excellent university experience and is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the UK....

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Aberystwyth University
Penglais Campus Penglais Road Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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