BSc Computer Science at Aberystwyth University

Computer Science, here at Aberystwyth University, covers a wide range of fundamentals - infrastructure, programming, web development, communication, technology and more.

The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) on behalf of the Engineering Council, which allows you to develop the skills needed to solve complex problems that include analysis, design, solution choice and implementation.

Skills acquired from this course are taught from cutting-edge research, in a supportive learning environment, and are highly sought after by future employers.

Why study Computer Science at Aberystwyth University?

• Employability is embedded in the structure of this degree.
• The degree is accredited by the BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) on behalf of the Engineering Council, which gives you a head start when you enter the competitive job market.
• You will have access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers.
• It is taught by lecturers who have close links with the industry and software engineering conferences.
• You will have access to robotic equipment including Arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots.

Our degree prepares you for a variety of careers:

• software design
• communications and networking
• computer applications
• web development
• IT consultancy and management
• systems analysis and development
• computer sales and marketing
• education

What skills do I acquire from this degree?

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 to work in teams to solve problems.

This activity will encourage and improve:

• communication skills
• analytical skills
• time management
• working independently and as part of a team
• organisation skills
• implementation skills
• research skills
• technical skills

Interested in a work placement?

If you are keen to obtain a Year in Industry, then you can switch to our degree scheme G401. This scheme is the same as Computer Science, but we give you an additional year to spend in Industry.