Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Computer Science plays a key role in virtually every aspect of modern life, and this degree will give you the knowledge, experience and expertise for a wide range of careers in this exciting and rapidly developing field.
On this degree you will learn how to identify solutions to problems and measure their efficiency, analyse and assess systems and design new ones. You will be able to learn about computer graphics, modelling computer systems, software engineering, writing mobile apps, data visualisation and some of the more advanced theoretical aspects of Computer Science.
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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Bay Campus

Course Address
Fabian Way
Swansea
SA1 8EN

Application Details

Course Code

G400

Institution Code

S93

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:15

From a suitable subject area. 3 Distinctions must be in Maths. 5 Merits at Level 3.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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To include 5 in HL or 6 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics (any variation), Physics, Psychology, Statistics (Economics may replace Psychology) and 5 in SL English.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

From BTEC in Computing or Information Technology. Grade B (6) GCSE Maths required.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Minimum of 360 points overall to include a minimum of 3 B1 passes in Higher/Honours paper (including two of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics (any variation), Physics, Psychology, Statistics (Economics may replace Psychology).

Extended Project

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

A level

B,B,B

A,B,B

If not studying A-Level computer science or Physics, GCSE Grade B (6) Maths is required.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Requirements are for A Levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.

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