BSc Computer Science (with integrated year in industry)
About this course
BSc in Computer Science (with integrated year in industry), a computer science degree focused on software development and technical systems. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year programme incorporates a compulsory industry placement year and concludes with a major project in the final year. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Computer Infrastructure, Problems and Solutions, Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language, Study Skills for Computer Science, and Web Development and Information Security. The second year advances technical capability via Agile Software Engineering, Algorithm Design and Data Structures, and Modelling Persistent Data, alongside optional choices including Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Embedded Systems, and Scientific Python. The third year is spent on a sandwich industry placement. The fourth year centres on the Major Project and Professional Issues in the Computing Industry, with further option modules available such as Advanced Algorithms, Computational Bioinformatics, Computer Graphics and Games, and Mobile Development with iOS.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 55%
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 20%
Modules
- Introduction to Computer Infrastructure
- Introduction to Programming
- Problems and Solutions
- Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language
- Study Skills for Computer Science
- Web Development and Information Security
- Agile Software Engineering
- Algorithm Design and Data Structures
- Modelling Persistent Data
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics and Embedded Systems
- Scientific Python
- Sandwich Year
- Sandwich Year
- Major Project
- Professional Issues in the Computing Industry
- Advanced Algorithms
- Computational Bioinformatics
- Computer Graphics and Games
- Mobile Development with iOS
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.