MComp Computer Science (with integrated year in industry)
About this course
MComp in Computer Science (with integrated year in industry), an undergraduate computing degree focused on software engineering and technical systems. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory industrial placement year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Programming, Web Development and Information Security, and Introduction to Computer Infrastructure. The second year progresses to software development and data handling via Agile Software Engineering, Algorithm Design and Data Structures, and Modelling Persistent Data, alongside optional choices such as Robotics and Embedded Systems. The third year consists of a compulsory sandwich placement year in industry. The fourth year features a Major Project and Professional Issues in the Computing Industry, with optional modules like Computer Graphics and Games. The final year includes Developing Advanced Internet-based Applications as a compulsory module, alongside advanced optional topics such as Machine Learning for Intelligent Systems and Computer Vision.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA-AAB IB: 34-32 points overall
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
- Developing Advanced Internet-based Applications
- Advanced Algorithms
- Computational Bioinformatics
- Computational Intelligence
- Computer Vision
- Fundamentals of Intelligent Systems
- Machine Learning for Intelligent Systems
- Research Topics in Computing
- Robotic Applications
- Statistical Concepts, Methods and Tools
- Statistical Techniques for Computational Scientists
Questions about this course
What do graduates of MComp 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 MComp 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 MComp Computer Science (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does MComp 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 MComp Computer Science (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.