📖Program Curriculum

The first part of this MSc contains compulsory and optional 15-credit modules on subjects including software concepts and efficiency, software engineering principles, visual analytics and big data.

The second part contains a 15-credit compulsory module on project research methods and a 60-credit project module.

MSc 1 Year Full-time
Year 1 (Level 7T)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Introduction to Programming in Java September-January 15 CSCM41
Computer System Concepts September-January 15 CSCM53
Relational and Object-Oriented Database Systems September-January 15 CSCM59
Computer Science Project Research Methods January-June 15 CSCM10
Software Concepts and Efficiency January-June 15 CSCM12
Software Engineering Principles January-June 15 CSCM94
Optional Modules
MSc CS optionals (Autumn)
Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Graduates from our BSc programmes in Computer Science at Swansea University are usually not allowed to take modules of which they have already taken the level 3 version. The department aims to offer sufficient modules to allow a balanced choice of optional modules. In case of queries regarding the required modules for your scheme, please contact the course coordinator for the respective scheme. Select one module.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Information Security Management September-January 15 CSCM08
Critical Systems September-January 15 CSCM13 Previous programming experience is expected on this module.
Embedded System Design September-January 15 CSCM68 Previous programming experience is expected on this module.
Modelling and Verification Techniques September-January 15 CSCM85
AND
MSc CS optionals (Spring)
Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one module

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Data Visualisation January-June 15 CSCM37
Human Computer Interaction January-June 15 CSCM39
Software Testing January-June 15 CSCM64
Logic in Computer Science January-June 15 CSCM75
Hardware and Devices January-June 15 CSCM79
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation
Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
MSc Project Academic Year 60 CS-M20

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

209 RMB

Tuition fee:

20,300 GBP per year

20,300 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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