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

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This Digital Technology degree covers the creation and use of digital data and systems, and their impact on societies around the world. Its broad scope will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the digital world, and how digital technologies can be made and deployed creatively, productively, and safely. The focus is on application, understanding, and critical evaluation of technologies. Throughout the three-year programme, you will encounter topics that will expand your ...Read more

This Digital Technology degree covers the creation and use of digital data and systems, and their impact on societies around the world. Its broad scope will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the digital world, and how digital technologies can be made and deployed creatively, productively, and safely. The focus is on application, understanding, and critical evaluation of technologies. Throughout the three-year programme, you will encounter topics that will expand your appreciation of the societal, cultural, economic, and political impacts of Digital Technology. You will be able to utilise a set of industry standard tools to plan, develop and produce digital products ranging from marketing campaigns to computer games.By the end of the degree, you will be digitally capable, equipped with the skills ready to enter a substantial number of different digital-based roles across a wide spectrum of industries and public services. You will also benefit from significant transferable skills in research, communication, and engagement. WHY DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AT SWANSEA?This degree programme sits within the Department of Computer Science at Swansea University, which has a strong innovative research reputation developed by our international student and staff community.Within the £32.5 million Computational Foundry you will have access to dedicated computer laboratories and specialised equipment for projects, such as Arduinos, smart home technologies, and virtual reality headsets. You will benefit from world-leading experimental set-ups, equipment, devices and prototypes to accelerate innovation; and have the opportunity to learn about and work with these facilities.There will be ample opportunity for you to showcase your work to fellow students and industry specialists, for example at the Computer Science Undergraduate Colloquium and our annual Project Fair.EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESOur graduates have found employment in such diverse roles as: 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. Your Digital Technology degree will offer an even broader suite of potential careers including in digital and social, media, marketing, consultancy, technology solutions, education, and more.

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37th
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13 Dec 22

Loved the location close to Swansea bay beach, the Gower and Brecon beacons if you want to go somewhere pretty. The city is fantastic. The Uni itself is great and has a really..Read more

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Sam
13 Dec 22

The quality of life in swansea is great with lots of different things to see and do. The uni is great and the staff all want the best for..Read more

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Loved the location close to Swansea bay beach, the Gower and Brecon beacons if you want to go somewhere pretty. The city is fantastic. The Uni itself is great and has a really...
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The quality of life in swansea is great with lots of different things to see and do. The uni is great and the staff all want the best for...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

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

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