Computing and Digital Technologies, BSc (Hons)

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Key Course Details

UCAS Code: G450
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents): ABB-BBC
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2026	£ 9,790

BSc (Hons) 3 Year Full Time

UCAS Code: G450
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: ABB-BBC - More Information
Location: Bay Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2026	£ 22,700

Course Overview

Why is Computing and Digital Technology designed the way it is? Who designs it and for whom? At Swansea, you’ll learn how to code and much more. We’ll empower you to create and innovate to solve real-world problems. From day one, you’ll be building software, exploring new technologies, and developing the skills that employers are looking for.

You’ll dive into high-demand areas like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, and mobile app development. We don’t list specific tools and languages here, because we constantly update our curriculum to match what industry needs when you graduate, not what it needed when you started.

Our curriculum is shaped by industry input and delivered by experts who work at the cutting edge. From BAFTA-nominated game developers to world-leading cyber security experts and researchers collaborating with Airbus, Microsoft, HSBC, and Siemens – your lecturers excel in theory and make a difference in practice.

You’ll learn in state-of-the-art labs, collaborate with your peers, and showcase your work to employers at our annual Project Fair. Whether you're interested in building cloud-based systems, designing accessible apps, exploring Internet of Things (IoT) technologies or developing technologies that haven’t even been invented yet, you’ll graduate with a portfolio that demonstrates your skills - and gives you the confidence to use them.

Why Computing and Digital Technologies at Swansea?

91% of graduates are employed or in further study within six months.
Opportunities to study abroad or gain real experience working for a year in industry.
Join us in our Computational Foundry home and learn in its cutting-edge labs.
Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).
Learn from experts and connect with industry through guest lectures and events.

Our diverse academic team will help you develop your knowledge of fundamental technological concepts and how they can be applied to solve real-world problems.

You will have access to dedicated computer laboratories and specialised equipment for projects, such as Arduinos, smart home technologies, and virtual reality headsets.

There will be ample opportunity for you to showcase your work to fellow students and industry specialists, for example at the Computer Science Undergraduate Colloquium and our annual Project Fair.

Your Computing and Digital Technologies Experience

You will have the opportunity to work at our £32.5 million Computational Foundry, home to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities which include a Vision and Biometric Lab, Maker Lab, Theory Lab, Cyber Security/Networking Lab, Robotics Lab, User Lab, and Visualisation Suite.

You will benefit from world-leading experimental set-ups, equipment, devices and prototypes to accelerate innovation; and have the opportunity to learn about and work with these facilities.

Throughout this three-year programme, you will encounter topics that will expand your appreciation of the societal, cultural, economic, and political impacts of Computing and Digital Technology. You will be able to utilise a set of industry standard tools to plan, develop and produce digital products ranging from marketing campaigns to computer games.

By the end of the degree, you will be equipped with the skills to enter a range of different digital-based roles across a wide spectrum of industries and public services. You will also benefit from significant transferable skills in research, communication, and engagement.

Computing and Digital Technologies Employment Opportunities

Our graduates have found employment in such diverse roles as: 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.

In addition to these areas, your Computing and Digital Technologies degree will offer an even broader suite of potential careers including in digital and social, media, marketing, consultancy, technology solutions, education, and more.

We hold an annual 'Project Fair' giving students the chance to display their third-year projects to leading industry experts. We have strong industrial links with global and local employers, such as Google, the DVLA, Admiral, and more, with representatives visiting our department to give lectures on 'How to get a job with Tech Giants'.

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Data Representation & Computer Architecture	September-January (TB1)	20	CS-107
Programming & Software Engineering 1	September-January (TB1)	20	CS-128
Introduction to Data Science	January-June (TB2)	20	CS-112
Professional Issues, Security & Digital Technology	January-June (TB2)	20	CS-120
Programming & Software Engineering 2	January-June (TB2)	20	CS-129

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

CS-117 / CS-117C
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Modelling Computing Systems	September-January (TB1)	20	CS-117
Modelu Systemau Cyfrifiadurol	September-January (TB1)	20	CS-117C

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Technologies and Society	September-January (TB1)	15	CS-206
Digital Content Creation	September-January (TB1)	15	CS-209
Digital Technology Group Project	September-January (TB1)	15	CS-245
Database Systems	September-January (TB1)	15	CS-250
Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction	January-June (TB2)	15	CS-200
Intelligent Robotics	January-June (TB2)	15	CS-279

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:

Optional Modules
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Software Security Engineering	January-June (TB2)	15	CS-239
Web Service Development	January-June (TB2)	15	CS-253
Artificial Intelligence	January-June (TB2)	15	CS-265

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Invention and Innovation in Computing	September-June (TB1+2)	15	CSC309
Digital Controversies: Understanding the Impacts of Technology	September-January (TB1)	15	CSC359
Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation	September-June (TB1+2)	15	CSP344
Computer Science Project Specification and Development	September-June (TB1+2)	15	CSP354
Blockchain technology and its applications	January-June (TB2)	15	CSC329
User Experience	January-June (TB2)	15	CSC349

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:

Optional Modules
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Software Engineering Project Planning and Management	September-January (TB1)	15	CSC301
Security and People	September-January (TB1)	15	CSC369
Teaching Computing via a School Placement	September-January (TB1)	15	CSC390	This module requires a pre-enrolment check for the school placement. As such, you cannot enrol onto this module if you have not responded to the advertised calls in March requiring you to inform the module coordinator of your intent to enrol.
Addysgu Cyfrifiadura drwy Leoliad mewn Ysgol	September-January (TB1)	15	CSC390C	This module requires a pre-enrolment check for the school placement. As such, you cannot enrol onto this module if you have not responded to the advertised calls in March requiring you to inform the module coordinator of your intent to enrol.

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

How You're Taught

At Swansea, you will benefit from a high-quality, research-informed education that combines a range of effective and inclusive teaching methods, carefully tailored to suit the needs of your course. Most courses are taught in person, on campus, giving you the opportunity to actively engage with other students, academic staff, and the wider university community.

You can expect a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions - including laboratory work, skills training, or studio-based teaching where relevant to your discipline. These sessions are designed to encourage active participation, collaboration, and the development of both subject-specific and transferable skills.

Digital learning tools are also used to enhance your learning experience. These may include:

Recorded lectures to support flexible study and revision.
Virtual labs or simulated environments, particularly in science, healthcare, and technical disciplines.
Online resources on the university’s virtual learning environment (Canvas), including videos, reading materials, quizzes, and discussion forums.

This approach enables you to engage with and review content at your own pace while benefiting from the structure and support of in-person teaching.

This course may offer some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

N.B If you are an international student studying with a Student Route Visa, please note that your timetabled activity, along with any additional supervisory activity (with Swansea University staff present) will take place on campus. In line with UKVI protocol, these sessions will be monitored and data made available on request.

Welsh Provision

Some provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study some elements of this course through the medium of Welsh but there is not yet enough provision to reach 40 credits in each year*.

Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We can offer you:

Access to generous Welsh-language study bursaries.
An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually.
The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
A Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor.
One-to-one support through the medium of Welsh to improve your academic skills.
An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers, namely the WJEC and Coleg Cymraeg's Welsh Language Certificate.
Opportunity to be a member of the Swansea University Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

To learn more about the above and all the opportunities available to you through the medium of Welsh, visit Academi Hywel Teifi's undergraduate pages.

* For the majority of scholarships, the standard benchmark is completing at least 40 credits per year through the medium of Welsh.

Professional Body Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society, and allows graduates to join immediately as professional members.

Meet Your Lecturers

Our degrees are taught by experts, who have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to you.

You can find out more about our academic expertise on our staff profiles.

Tuition Fees

Start Date	UK	International
September 2025	£ 9,535	£ 21,600
September 2026	£ 9,790	£ 22,700

Fees for full time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

Travel to and from campus
Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
Purchase of books or texts
Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

The Careers and Employability Team will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

As a Swansea University graduate, you can access lifelong careers and employability support.

Our Computer Science graduates are set on course for a range of stimulating opportunities. Our graduates have enjoyed roles in companies such as IBM, Google, Disney and Sony.

You may find your future lies in a role as a software designer, engineer or tester. You might work as a data scientist or in smartphone technology. Such is the pace of technological progress, you might even specialise in an emerging area which is not yet fully recognised.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Our lecturers operate an ‘open door’ policy so you can chat with them about any concerns you may be having. These do not have to be just course related; our academic staff are there to help you with anything at all during your time in Swansea.

Each course has a student rep. They are there to make sure that every student voice is heard. Their role is to listen and feedback on your opinions, attend regular meetings and make sure that the people who can make changes listen to the people who really matter - you!

We offer both a Personal Tutor and peer mentoring. All students on our undergraduate courses are assigned a Personal Tutor who will offer you not only Academic Guidance, but advice on finding and accessing help with personal issues.

You can also get help with personal issues from our wide range of student support such as CampusLife, Inclusive Student Support Services and The Centre for Academic Success.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages.

International summer programmes are open to students from all schools. Programmes typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as Sri Lanka, South Korea, Fiji, Bali, the USA and across Europe. For more information about programmes and eligibility visit our Summer Abroad webpages.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

Application Deadlines

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled. You can find further information on our Application Deadlines webpage.