BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Cyber Security at Swansea University

Programme overview

This degree combines core computer science with cyber security, embedding security principles at every stage of system design and implementation. It is taught in the Computational Foundry on the Bay Campus, with industry links including BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) and the National Cyber Security Centre.

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 build a thorough understanding of programming, software engineering, systems architecture and data management with cyber security principles embedded throughout the curriculum. Students build a portfolio of work and show it to industry at the annual Project Fair.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles in software development, penetration testing, security analysis, cyber governance, risk and compliance, and digital forensics. The degree is a foundation for advanced study including Swansea's MSc Cyber Security and research degrees.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSc (Hons), 3 years: A level typical offer ABB-CCC, with grade B/6 in GCSE Maths if not studying A level Maths, Physics or Computer Science. BTEC: DDD in Computing, Information Technology (ICT not accepted) or Forensic Computing and Cyber Security, plus grade B/6 in GCSE Maths. Access: in Computing, a minimum of 24 Distinctions (including 3 Maths) and 15 Merits at Level 3, and grade B/6 in GCSE Maths. T Level: Distinction and grade B in A level Maths, Physics or Computer Science. Mixed qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest scoring qualifications and grade B in GCSE 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 21,550 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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