Program Overview

Computer Science (with integrated year in industry)

Key Facts

• UCAS Tariff: 120 - 96
• Course duration: 4 years
• Available for September start 2025

Course Overview

Computer Science, here at Aberystwyth University, covers a wide range of fundamentals - infrastructure, programming, web development, communication, technology and more.

The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) on behalf of the Engineering Council, which allows you to develop the skills needed to solve complex problems that include analysis, design, solution choice and implementation.

Skills acquired from this course are taught from cutting-edge research, in a supportive learning environment and are highly sought after by future employers - with the Integrated Industrial and Professional Training Year you will jump start your career prospects.

Modules

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Web Development (CS11010, 10 credits)
• Information security (CS11110, 10 credits)
• Introduction to Computer Infrastructure (CS10220, 20 credits)
• Introduction to Programming (CS12020, 20 credits)
• Problems and Solutions (CS10720, 20 credits)
• Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language (CS12320, 20 credits)
• Study Skills for Computer Science (CS18120, 20 credits)

Year 2

• Algorithm Design and Data Structures (CS21120, 20 credits)
• Modelling Persistent Data (CS27020, 20 credits)
• Software Engineering (CS22120, 20 credits)

Year 3

• Sandwich Year (CSS0060, 60 credits)

Year 4

• Major Project (CS39440, 40 credits)
• Professional Issues in the Computing Industry (CS38220, 20 credits)

Options

• Artificial Intelligence (CS26520, 20 credits)
• Robotics and Embedded Systems (CS26020, 20 credits)
• Scientific Python (CS24520, 20 credits)
• Advanced Algorithms (CS31920, 20 credits)
• Computational Bioinformatics (CS31420, 20 credits)
• Computer Graphics and Games (CS32420, 20 credits)
• Mobile Development with Android (CS31620, 20 credits)

Careers

Our degree prepares you for a variety of careers:

• software design
• communications and networking
• computer applications
• web development
• IT consultancy and management
• systems analysis and development
• computer sales and marketing
• education

Teaching & Learning

You will be taught by enthusiastic staff through a complementary set of teaching and learning methods and approaches, ranging from formal lectures, seminars and tutorials to practicals and individual and group-based project work.

You will be assessed through a combination of coursework, practicals, projects, workshops and examinations.

Student Testimonials

Computer Science is a very engaging and diverse subject with an emphasis on a wide range of subjects; for example, software engineering, web development, networking and career planning. The course is very enjoyable and can be tailored to anyone's preferences and abilities. - Oliver Roe

I have found my course truly interesting and very rewarding. Undertaking an industrial year has boosted my practical programming skills tenfold, if not more. The lecturers are professional and helpful and the course provides a wide variety of subject knowledge. - Daniel William James Drave

Typical Entry Requirements

• UCAS Tariff: 120 - 96
• A Levels: BBB-CCC
• GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics
• BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM
• International Baccalaureate: 30-26
• European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall
• English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements

International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course. Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.