Program Overview

Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad)

Key Facts

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

Course Overview

Computer Science with an integrated year studying abroad, 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.

A year of study abroad will enable you to discover another country and culture, while at the same time expanding your knowledge and skills of Computer Science.

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

• Integrated year studying abroad (CSS0560, 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.

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.

Useful Links

• Accommodation
• Advice for International Students
• English Language Requirements
• Fees & Finance
• Global Opportunities
• Online Resources Hub

81% of students were satisfied overall with their course.

Data for courses in Computer Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University

93% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.

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85% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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