Computer Science and Cyber Security with a Year Abroad
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Cyber Security with a Year Abroad at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. In response to the growing global demand for professionals with expertise in both computing fundamentals and cyber security, Swansea University have developed our BSc in Computer Science and Cyber Security. You will build a thorough understanding of core computer science concepts such as programming, software engineering, systems architecture, and data management, with cyber security principles embedded into the curriculum, reflecting the reality that security cannot be treated as an afterthought but must be considered at every stage of system design and implementation. With demand for cybe... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB - BBB To include A-level Mathematics grade B. |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,550
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £31,500 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £40,500 | £54,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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