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University degree

Computer Science

Swansea University

Qualification

Degree

Length

3 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

full-time

Robin · your guide

Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.

About this course

Computer Science is the discipline that creates, studies, and improves the systems through which computation is performed. From the mathematical theory of algorithms to the practical engineering of software applications, computer science equips you with both the conceptual foundations and the hands-on skills to build the technology that the modern world runs on. The discipline is constantly evolving, and a good computer science education teaches you not only today's techniques but the underlying principles that allow you to adapt as the field changes.

At Swansea University, this three-year, full-time programme takes a forward-looking approach, focusing on the skills and understanding that employers will need when you graduate, with a curriculum updated to reflect the current state of the industry. You will learn to code and to think like a software engineer, building software from the first day of your studies and developing expertise in high-demand areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, and mobile application development. Swansea's strong research profile in areas including verified software and data science ensures that the teaching is connected to active developments in the field.

The emphasis is on creating, innovating, and solving real problems, developing the kind of intellectual confidence that allows you to tackle challenges that have not yet been anticipated.

Computer Science graduates work in virtually every sector of the economy. Software developer, systems architect, data scientist, cybersecurity specialist, AI engineer, product manager, and technology consultant are among the most common roles. The degree also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in specialist areas such as machine learning, human-computer interaction, distributed systems, or formal verification.

Swansea's combination of academic rigour and practical orientation prepares graduates to contribute immediately in professional settings while continuing to grow throughout their careers.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

80-95 pts5%

96-111 pts14%

112-127 pts15%

128-143 pts19%

144-159 pts12%

160-175 pts8%

176-191 pts3%

192-207 pts2%

208-223 pts3%

How they qualified

69% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:

A-levels69%

another degree15%

other higher education9%

a foundation year3%

Other2%

Could I get in? Try your grades

120 UCAS pts

Pay & prospects

80%

In work or further study after

90%

Continue past first year

83%

Student satisfaction

What graduates earn over time

£30,000

After 15 months

£31,500

3 years on

£40,500

5 years on

What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers

Sales occupations5%

Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled60%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%

Administrative occupations5%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation5%

Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%

Process, plant and machine operatives5%

Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled5%

What students say National Student Survey

83%

of students are satisfied with the course overall

Teaching82%

Assessment & feedback80%

Academic support79%

Well organised84%

Learning resources86%

Student community86%

In students' own words

★★★★★

Exceeded expectations

I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the cit…

Postgraduate · Full-time

★★★★★

Exceeded expectations

This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the city is a brilliant student city w…

Third year · Full-time

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