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Computer Science (with integrated year in industry)

Aberystwyth University

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Aberystwyth University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site (Aberystwyth)

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This degree with an Integrated Industrial and Professional Training Year will jump-start your career prospects. If you are interested in the fundamentals of Computer Science, our degree which is accredited by the


Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) on behalf of the Engineering Council

, allows you to develop the skills needed to solve complex problems that include analysis, design, solution choice and implementation. At Aberystwyth University, we endeavour to provide you with an exceptional and memorable student experience and ensure employability is embedded in the structure of your degree. Our students have access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers. You will be taught by lecturers who have close links with the industry and software engineering conferences and you will also have access to robotic equipment including Arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots. This is a four-year scheme during which you will be introduced to programming, computer infrastructure and web development. You will take part in a work placement in your third year in which you will be assisted by the department. By the end of this placement, you will have the knowledge and understanding to make a substantial contribution to the workplace and you will return to the University with a greater sense of motivation. Your fourth and final year will involve an individual project for which you will develop a piece of software in an area of your choice. Employability skills are the core values of our degree. As part of your degree, you will be required to take part in a residential where you and other students will have work in teams to solve problems. This activity will encourage and improve your skills in communication, analysis, time management, independent and group-based working, organisation, implementation, research and technical skills. Industrial Year students will have the opportunity to join a second-year residential weekend concentrating on skills to help you find a great placement. These include CV skills, interview practice, networking with employers and developing your online presence. Our degree prepares you for a variety of careers in fields such as:+ Software design+ Communications and networking+ Computer applications+ Web development+ IT consultancy and management+ Systems analysis and development+ Computer sales+ Marketing+ Education.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 21,875per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    Penglais Campus CN, Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3FL, United Kingdom

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Aberystwyth’s exceptional teaching, incredible location and welcoming community attract students from over 100 countries.
The university has a dedicated International Student Adviser who offers professional, specialised and regulated advice on study visas and graduate visas.
Aberystwyth offers a range of scholarships and bursaries, including an International Accommodation Award to support international students in their first year.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    40th out of 117 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    123 55%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    53rd

    30

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    15th

    10

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