Computer Science

About this course

Computer Science is the discipline that creates, studies, and improves the systems through which computation is performed. From the mathematical theory of algorithms to the practical engineering of software applications, computer science equips you with both the conceptual foundations and the hands-on skills to build the technology that the modern world runs on. The discipline is constantly evolving, and a good computer science education teaches you not only today's techniques but the underlying principles that allow you to adapt as the field changes. At Swansea University, this three-year, full-time programme takes a forward-looking approach, focusing on the skills and understanding that employers will need when you graduate, with a curriculum updated to reflect the current state of the industry. You will learn to code and to think like a software engineer, building software from the f

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 60% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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