Building software to a specification is a challenging and vital skill in modern Computer Science, and this degree will give you the knowledge, experience and expertise to prepare you for a career in the exciting field of software engineering.
On this degree you will study the fundamental elements of computer science before progressing on to team working skills in year two. This includes completing work started by other teams and working collaboratively with other teams – giving you valuable experience of working practices which are common in industry. Students will get the opportunity to spend a year abroad at one of our partner institutions. This is a marvellous opportunity to experience a different culture and to develop valuable language skills.
Finally, you will move on to software testing, design patterns and generic programming, and you will complete a practical project, involving building a software system.
**Why Swansea?**
- 5th for satisfaction with your course by the Guardian University Guide 2021.
- UK TOP 12 for Graduate Prospects by the Complete University Guide 2022.
- We are ranked Top 20 in the UK for Research Excellence [Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021].
- World-ranked [QS World University Rankings].
- We're 5th in the UK for Overall Satisfaction (NSS 2021)
**Computer Science Facilities**
You will be taught in our new £32.5m Computational Foundry, a world class centre with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research, as well as networking and meeting spaces, which bring students, academics and industry together. Our facilities include;
• Vision and Biometric Lab
• Maker Labs
• FIT Lab [Future Interaction Technologies]
• Theory Lab
• Cyber Security Lab
• User Experience Lab
• Visualisation Suite
**Professional Body Accreditation**
This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society, and allows graduates to join immediately as professional members.
**Did you know all of our courses are available with a Year in Industry or Year Abroad?**
These placement years increase our students confidence and communication skills as well as help them to gain valuable experiences that will ultimately enhance their employability. To find out more go to www.swansea.ac.uk/science
**We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.**
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 is the same as the BSc Computer Science degree. This is mainly because students studying these need to know the same fundamental things. Year 2 also shares some modules with Computer Science, eg in studying databases, graphics, algorithms, concurrent systems and alternative approaches to programming. Software Engineering concentrates more on team working than Computer Science. It also brings in real-world concepts like completing work started by other teams, and working collaboratively with other teams – all of which are things that are common practice in industry. Students also study structuring, storing, manipulating and communicating data. However, Software Engineering students study fewer of the theoretical concepts behind programming languages. In Year 3 of Software Engineering includes a project, two compulsory modules on Software Testing and Design Patterns and Generic Programming, plus options. The project must be practical, and you must build a software system.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
C60B
Institution code:
S93
Campus Name:
Bay Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
If not studying A-Level Maths or Physics, GCSE Grade B (6) Maths is required.
From a suitable subject area. 3 Distinctions must be in Maths.
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success.
If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one
grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
To include 5 in HL or 6 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics (any variation), Physics, Psychology, Statistics (Economics may replace Psychology) and 5 in SL English.
From BTEC in Computing or Information Technology
Minimum of 360 points overall to include a minimum of 3 B1 passes in Higher/Honours paper (including two of Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics (any variation), Physics, Psychology, Statistics (Economics may replace Psychology).
Requirements are for A Levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
73%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
Singleton Park
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Swansea
SA2 8PP
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