BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence (Top-Up) at Swansea University

An intensive one-year top-up programme for students who have completed a relevant Level 5 qualification and want to graduate with an honours degree. It builds an advanced understanding of modern computer science across secure and critical computing, software development and user-centred design, taught in the Computational Foundry on the Bay Campus.

Department: School of Mathematics and Computer Science  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Topics include the principles of secure and dependable systems, cryptography and IT security, and artificial intelligence as a central strand covering data-driven modelling, predictive algorithms, large-scale data processing and biologically motivated approaches. Students also cover the ethical and global use of computing and the energy consumption of computing systems, and gain practical experience in web and software development across multiple platforms.

Career pathways

Potential careers include software engineer or full-stack developer, machine learning or AI engineer, cybersecurity analyst, data engineer or analyst, embedded systems developer, systems or quality assurance engineer and UX-focused developer, in sectors such as healthcare, finance, defence and digital infrastructure. The degree also prepares students for postgraduate study in AI, data science, cybersecurity and software engineering.

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