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BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence,

Swansea University

About this course

BSc in Computer Science and Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), covering core computer science alongside a specialisation in artificial intelligence. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The final year includes a two-part project involving specification, development, and a dissertation. Students present their work at a Computer Science colloquium and annual Project Fair.

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Institution
Swansea University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
GG53
Median salary
£40,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 86%
  • Assessment and feedback: 83%
  • Academic support: 89%
  • Organisation and management: 92%
  • Learning resources: 93%
  • Student voice: 88%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 69 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 68%
  • Working and studying: 6%
  • Further study: 8%
  • Unemployed: 7%

Most common jobs

  • Information Technology Professionals: 56%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 5%
  • Sales occupations: 4%
  • Administrative occupations: 3%
  • Find their work meaningful: 78%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 72%

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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 70%
  • Foundation course: 5%
  • A degree: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

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
  • Modelu Systemau Cyfrifiadurol
  • Software Engineering
  • Database Systems
  • Mathematical and Computational Methods
  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
  • Concurrency
  • Software Security Engineering
  • Web Service Development
  • Visual Computing
  • Automata and Formal Language Theory
  • Intelligent Robotics
  • Big Data and Machine Learning
  • Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation
  • Computer Science Project Specification and Development
  • Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence
  • Writing Mobile Apps
  • Critical Systems
  • Web Application Development
  • Embedded Systems Design
  • Teaching Computing via a School Placement
  • Addysgu Cyfrifiadura drwy Leoliad mewn Ysgol
  • Invention and Innovation in Computing
  • Cryptography and IT-Security
  • User Experience
  • Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence
  • Mathematical Modelling: Theory and Practice
  • 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 and Artificial Intelligence, 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 and Artificial Intelligence, 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 and Artificial Intelligence, at Swansea University?

89% 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 and Artificial Intelligence, at Swansea University?

The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, at Swansea University?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.