BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Swansea University

Programme overview

This degree teaches students to code and to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to real-world problems, with software building from the first day. The curriculum is shaped by industry input and taught by experts, including researchers collaborating with Airbus, Microsoft, HSBC and Siemens. Students work in the Computational Foundry facilities and present projects at the annual Project Fair.

Department: School of Mathematics and Computer Science | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study high-demand areas including artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science, software engineering and mobile app development, building a portfolio of work. AI is treated as developing and understanding the technology, building on mathematics more broadly than computer science does. Facilities include Arduinos, smart home technologies, virtual reality headsets and the Vision and Biometric, Maker, Cyber Security/Networking and Visualisation labs.

Career pathways

Potential destinations include computer programmer, software engineer, software developer and machine learning engineer. Department graduates have joined companies including IBM, Google, Disney, Facebook, Microsoft and Sony, and some enter engineering, law, medicine and mathematics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSc (Hons), 3 years: A level typical offer ABB-CCC including A level Maths (the equivalent of an A level in Mathematics is required). BTEC: DDM with grade B in A level Maths. Access: Pass Access to HE with Distinction overall, including 24 Distinctions (including all Maths modules) and 15 Merits. T Level: Distinction and grade B in A level Maths. Mixed qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest scoring qualifications, including 40 tariff points in Maths. International Baccalaureate: 32 including 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 Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry

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