About Computer Science With A Foundation Year, Bsc (hons) in Swansea University

From the moment we wake up to the point we fall asleep, Computer Science impacts almost every aspect of modern life. The digital revolution has had a profound influence across the world and continues to redefine how we live, learn and work.

A Computer Science degree from Swansea University can help you find your place in an ever-shifting technological landscape.

This Foundation Year option is suitable if you do not have the relevant qualifications to directly start the three-year BSc in Computer Science. Its content will prepare you and enable you to experience other science subjects at Swansea.

If you continue to the full Computer Science degree, it will put you on course for highly specialised and dynamic careers in software engineering, big data and data science, security analysis or emerging technologies.

Over the course of the degree you will learn to identify the correct solutions to problems and measure their efficiency. A range of transferable skills including team-working, communication, presentation and problem-solving will prove vital when it comes to securing employment.

WHY COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR AT SWANSEA?

Computer Science at Swansea University has an excellent reputation and major appeal to students from far and wide.

Based on our stunning new Bay Campus, Computer Science at Swansea is ranked: 

• 5th in the UK for student satisfaction (The Guardian University Guide, 2020)
• 6th in the UK for career prospects (The Guardian University Guide, 2020)
• Top 20 UK Computer Science Department (The Guardian, 2020)
• World-ranked (QS World University Rankings)

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.

Swansea University holds a TEF Gold award, UK Government recognition of teaching excellence.

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

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

ypically we recognise a 75% average in Standard XII .

This can be awarded by:

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
• Various state boards
• Autonomous schools

Actual grades required will vary depending on exam board.

Swansea University Highlights

Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.

Swansea University Tuition Fee

The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is: 

• Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
• Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.

Swansea University Cost of living

Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.

Private Residence Costs

Swansea University Course Costs