Building software to a specification is a challenging and vital skill in modern Computer Science, and this degree will give you the knowledge, experience and expertise to prepare you for a career in the exciting field of software engineering.
On this degree you will study the fundamental elements of computer science before progressing on to team working skills in year two. This includes completing work started by other teams and working collaboratively with other teams – giving you valuable experience of working practices which are common in industry.
You will spend th...
Building software to a specification is a challenging and vital skill in modern Computer Science, and this degree will give you the knowledge, experience and expertise to prepare you for a career in the exciting field of software engineering.<br/><br/>On this degree you will study the fundamental elements of computer science before progressing on to team working skills in year two. This includes completing work started by other teams and working collaboratively with other teams – giving you valuable experience of working practices which are common in industry. <br/>You will spend the third of your four years on a paid industrial placement, putting your skills into practice and greatly enhancing your employability.<br/><br/>Finally, you will move on to software testing, design patterns and generic programming, and you will complete a practical project, involving building a software system.<br/><br/>**Computer Science Facilities**<br/>You will be taught in our new £32.5m Computational Foundry, a world class centre with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research, as well as networking and meeting spaces, which bring students, academics and industry together. Our facilities include;<br/>• Vision and Biometric Lab<br/>• Maker Labs<br/>• FIT Lab [Future Interaction Technologies]<br/>• Theory Lab<br/>• Cyber Security Lab<br/>• User Experience Lab<br/>• Visualisation Suite<br/><br/>**Professional Body Accreditation**<br/>This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society, and allows graduates to join immediately as professional members.<br/><br/>**Did you know all of our courses are available with a Year in Industry or Year Abroad?**<br/><br/>These placement years increase our students confidence and communication skills as well as help them to gain valuable experiences that will ultimately enhance their employability. To find out more go to www.swansea.ac.uk/science<br/><br/>**We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.**
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Bay Campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
G60A
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Access to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 34 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)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 ProjectWe 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 levelB,B,B A,B,B If not studying A-Level Maths 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 WalesSwansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level. |
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