About the course

Our BSc Software Engineering degree will teach you about computer graphics, computer systems modelling, software engineering, data visualisation, how to write mobile apps and some of the more advanced theoretical aspects of computer science. You will develop your programming skills in C and Java. Students on our software engineering degree will learn the fundamentals of computer science before specialising in software testing, design patterns and generic programming. Computer Science at Swansea University has an excellent reputation and major appeal to students from far and wide. Within six months of leaving, 93% of graduates are either in employment or continuing their studies. Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics including Professor Matt Jones, whose passion is empowering rural digital communities in the developing world and in the UK.

　　Our graduates have become: Analyst Developers, Business Analysts, Computer Programmers, Electronic Engineers, Graphic Designers, Software Developers and Machine Learning Engineers with companies that include IBM, Google, Disney, Facebook, Microsoft and Sony. We hold an annual 'Project Fair' giving students the chance to display their third year projects to leading industry experts. Companies such as Google often visit our students to give lectures on 'how to get a job with tech giants'. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£59,360

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Skewen
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Skewen
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Skewen

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Swansea University

Offers for our main degree programmes are around AAB-BBB at A-level or DDD for BTEC depending on subjects taken. Our MEng and MSci programmes have one grade higher entry. Entry offers for our foundation year will be CCC at A-level or DMM at BTEC. We exclude General Studies, Key Skills and reject or make higher offers to some subject combinations.

　　A-level students: If you are studying Maths, Computer Science or Physics, your 2 other A-levels can be in any subject.

　　If you are not studying Maths, Computer Science or Physics, 2 of your A-levels should come from the following list of subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Psychology (Economics may replace Psychology). We will consider other subject combinations, but students must demonstrate an aptitude for maths and a proven track record of academic achievement in your chosen subjects.

　　BTEC students: BTEC extended diploma must be either Computing or Information Technology.

　　If Mathematics or Physics is not one of your A levels, we require GCSE Mathematics Grade 6/B or higher, or AS level Mathematics. Unfortunately, GCSE Maths-Numeracy is not accepted to replace GCSE Mathematics in our entry requirement. If you are re-sitting your GCSE Mathematics, please state this on your application form so that we can include as a condition of the offer.

　　We also require GCSE English Grade 4/C.

　　IELTS Academic : 6.0

　　TOEFL ibt: 79

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Swansea University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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