Computer Science is an integral part of our lives. Developments in IT will continue to place increasing demands on education, business and industry so that the workforce of the future is equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in the digital age. Computer Science at Swansea is at the heart of the technological innovations that are redefining the way we live, learn and work.

This pathway will help you gain the skills and knowledge of the core concepts needed to understand computing and their application in organisations. With the fast-changing pace of technological advances, you will experience learning at an individual as well as group level, ranging from report writing to designing your own business web page.

International Year One in Computer Science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Suffolk University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of undergraduate study at Suffolk University. This transition from an INTO Suffolk program to a university degree program is called progression.

In your First Year, you will be able to showcase your own project or invention to industry partners – a great opportunity to meet potential investors! The University is the largest Cisco Academy Support Centre in the UK, meaning you can gain Cisco certifications alongside your degree. Previous students have obtained placements with multinationals including Cisco Systems, IBM and Accenture.