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MSci (Hons) Computer Science

Swansea University

1 Location : Swansea University - Bay Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

5 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

5 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£30,000

15 months after the course for Computer science graduates at Swansea University

Employment

90%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Computer science graduates at Swansea University

76%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Computer science graduates at Swansea University

Student Satisfaction

70%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year MSci Computer science students at Swansea University

66%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year MSci Computer science students at Swansea University

83%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year MSci Computer science students at Swansea University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computer science.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

70%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 140 students (68% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

85%

68%

87%

81%

Data from

140 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

72%

82%

71%

79%

80%

Data from

140 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

82%

88%

84%

86%

64%

Data from

140 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

87%

83%

Data from

140 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

66%

63%

Data from

140 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

87%

86%

87%

Data from

140 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

87%

66%

51%

69%

Data from

140 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

78% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

140 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

89% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

330 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Computer science courses

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £35,000

Data from

70 people

(64% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,000

Typical range: £25,500 - £34,500

Data from

90 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£36,000

Typical range: £30,000 - £44,000

Data from

95 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,500

Data from

225 people.

17% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £30,500

Data from

525 people.

57% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £38,500

Data from

530 people.

60% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

125 students (64% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

100 students (64% of those who were asked).

91% In highly skilled work

  • 83% Information Technology Professionals
  • 6% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Sports and fitness occupations
  • Less than 5% Business and public service associate professionals

6% In other work

  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • Less than 5% Sales occupations

3% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

80 students (64% of those who were asked)

76% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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