BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science at Swansea University

Programme overview

A three-year degree giving a grounding in the fundamental concepts of mathematics and computer science, covering modelling, graphics, security, data analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Students can choose a theme: Modelling and Simulation, Data Science and Logic, or AI. It is taught at the Bay Campus in blended study mode.

Department: School of Mathematics and Computer Science | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year, a year abroad or a year in industry) | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules include Programming and Software Engineering 1 and 2, Analysis 1 and 2, Foundations of Algebra and Vector Spaces and Linear Algebra. Year 2 includes Database Systems, Visual Computing, Game Theory and Optimization, Declarative Programming, Probability Theory and Artificial Intelligence; year 3 includes Machine Learning, Cryptography and IT-Security, Embedded Systems Design, Critical Systems and a Dissertation in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Career pathways

Graduates work in data, analytics and technology, finance, banking and investment, creative industries, the public sector and civil service, education, software and digital services, business consulting and insurance and actuarial work, at organisations including Google, Barnett Waddingham, Ocado Retail, British Airways, Disney, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft and Sony.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer (3-year, year abroad and year in industry routes): A-level ABB-BBC to include B in A-level Maths; BTEC DDM with grade B in A-level Maths; UK Access to HE in Maths with Distinction overall including 24 Distinctions (Distinctions in all Maths modules) and 15 Merits at Level 3; T Levels not accepted; mixed qualifications 120 UCAS tariff points from the three highest qualifications including 40 in Maths; International Baccalaureate 32 including 5 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, or 32 overall with 5 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation. Foundation year route: A-level CDD including C in A-level Maths; BTEC MMM with grade C in A-level Maths; UK Access to HE in Maths or Science with a minimum of 27 Merits including all Maths modules at Level 3; mixed qualifications 96 UCAS tariff points including 32 in Maths; International Baccalaureate 24 including 4 at Higher Level Maths.

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 21,250 a year (2026/27). Year 1 fee, 3-year full-time route (same fee for the other routes listed on the page); international fees rise 3% for each subsequent year; UK fees may rise in line with the Welsh Government cap. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year, a year abroad or a year in industry)

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