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MSci Computer Science

The College, Swansea University ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our diverse academic team will develop your knowledge of fundamental computer science concepts and how they can be applied to solve real-world problems.

You will have access to dedicated computer laboratories and specialised equipment for projects, including Arduinos, innovative home technologies and virtual reality headsets.

Showcase your work to staff and students at the annual Project Fair.

Our graduates have become: Analyst Developers, Business analysts, Computer Programmers, Electronic Engineers, Graphic Designers, Software Developers and Machine Learning Engineers with companies that include IBM, Google, Disney, Facebook, Microsoft and Sony.

We hold an annual ‘Project Fair’, allowing students to display their third-year projects to leading Industry experts. Companies like Google often visit our students to lecture on ‘how to get a job with tech giants’.

General Eligibility

A Levels: AAB-ABB. If not studying Level Maths, Computer Science or Physics, applicants must have GCSE Grade B (6) in Maths.

BTEC students: D*DD in IT or Computing. Grade B (6) GCSE Maths is required.

IB: 34 overall with 6 in Higher Level Maths.

We also need GCSE English Grade 4/C.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory Modules:

  • Programming 1

  • Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society

  • Concepts of Computer Science

  • Modelling Computing Systems 1

  • Programming 2

  • Professional Issues 2: Software Development

  • Introduction to Data Science

  • Modelling Computing Systems 2

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules:

  • Declarative Programming

  • Software Engineering

  • Database Systems

  • Algorithms

  • Automata and Formal Language Theory

Optional Modules:

  • Professional Development and Career Planning

  • Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

  • Concurrency

  • Web Service Development

  • Visual Computing

  • Artificial Intelligence

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules:

  • Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation

  • Computer Science Project Specification and Development

Optional Modules:

  • High Integrity Systems

  • Embedded System Design

  • Optimisation

  • Modelling and Verification Techniques

  • Teaching Computing via a School Placement

4 Year 4

Compulsory Modules:

  • MSci Computer Science Project Research Methods

  • MSci Computer Science Project

Optional Modules:

  • Information Security Management

  • Critical Systems

  • Human-Centred Visual Analytics

  • Embedded System Design

  • Optimisation

  • Modelling and Verification Techniques

  • Operating Systems and Architectures

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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