BSc Computer Science, /
About this course
BSc in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students undertake a two-part dissertation project covering specification, development and implementation in the final year. Work is presented to employers at an annual Project Fair.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBC to include grade B/6 in GCSE Maths if not studying A-Level Maths, Physics or Computer Science IB: 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level "Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches" or 32 overall with 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level in "Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation"
What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 77%
- Left higher education: 23%
What graduates do next
Based on about 39 graduates who answered
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 9%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 54%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 73%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 6%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Data Representation & Computer Architecture
- Programming & Software Engineering 1
- Introduction to Data Science
- Professional Issues, Security & Digital Technology
- Programming & Software Engineering 2
- Modelling Computing Systems
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- Declarative Programming
- Software Engineering
- Database Systems
- Algorithms
- Automata and Formal Language Theory
- Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
- Concurrency
- Software Security Engineering
- Web Service Development
- Visual Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Intelligent Robotics
- Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation
- Computer Science Project Specification and Development
- Writing Mobile Apps
- Critical Systems
- Big Data and Machine Learning
- Web Application Development
- Embedded Systems Design
- Teaching Computing via a School Placement
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- Invention and Innovation in Computing
- Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence
- Cryptography and IT-Security
- User Experience
- Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence
- Software Testing
- Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
- Logic for Computer Science
- Introduction to Video Games Programming
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science, / at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £54,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science, / at Swansea University do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science, / at Swansea University?
82% 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, / at Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science, / at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science, / at Swansea University?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 23% left higher education.