About the Courses
DID YOU KNOW?
Computer Science at Swansea University is widely acknowledged as a leading UK department, with rankings reflecting teaching and research excellence.
Top 126-150 in the World (THE World University Rankings 2023)
Top 201-250 in the World for Computer Science and Information Systems (QS World University Rankings 2023)
100% world-leading and internationally excellent ratings for research impact - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
90% of our research is world-leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
You will be taught by inspiring computer science experts such as Professor Matt Jones, widely recognised as a leader in the empowerment of rural digital communities in the UK and across the developing world.
DID YOU KNOW?
Computer Science at Swansea University is widely acknowledged as a leading UK department, with rankings reflecting teaching and research excellence.
Top 126-150 in the World (THE World University Rankings 2023)
Top 201-250 in the World for Computer Science and Information Systems (QS World University Rankings 2023)
100% world-leading and internationally excellent ratings for research impact - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
90% of our research is world-leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
You will be taught by inspiring computer science experts such as Professor Matt Jones, widely recognised as a leader in the empowerment of rural digital communities in the UK and across the developing world.
Modules
MSc 2 Year Full-time - September
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
Computer Science Project Research Methods January-June 15 CSCM10
Optional Modules
Informatique Swansea Start
Choose Exactly 105 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Some specialisation tracks in year 2 in Grenoble require you to choose specific modules as pre-requisites. Details can be found in the module catalogue. Alternatively, discuss your module choices with the programme coordinator
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Critical Systems September-January 15 CSCM13
IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security September-January 15 CSCM18
Big Data and Machine Learning September-January 15 CSCM45
Web Application Development September-January 15 CSCM48
Embedded System Design September-January 15 CSCM68
Mathematical Skills for Data Scientists September-January 15 CSCM70
High-Performance Computing in C/C++ September-January 20 CSCM78
Modelling and Verification Techniques September-January 15 CSCM85
Operating Systems and Architectures September-January 15 CSCM98
Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing January-June 15 CSCM28
Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts January-June 15 CSCM29
Research Methods and Seminars January-June 15 CSCM30
Big Data and Data Mining January-June 15 CSCM35
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
Computer Vision and Deep Learning January-June 15 CSCM77
Hardware and Devices January-June 15 CSCM79
Year 2 (Level 7D)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 4 - Project January-June 60 CSGM40
Optional Modules
Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Choose one module depending on selected specialisation
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - Advanced Information Systems and Software Engineering September-January 60 CSGM31
Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - AI and the Web September-January 60 CSGM32 You have not taken the required Pre Requisite modules for this selection
Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - Graphics, Vision and Robotics September-January 60 CSGM33
Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - Data Science September-January 60 CSGM34
Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - High-confidence Embedded and Cyberphysical Systems September-January 60 CSGM35
Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - Parallel, Distributed and Embedded Systems September-January 60 CSGM36
Dual Award Swansea Grenoble MSc - Semester 3 - Ubiquitous and Interactive Systems September-January 60 CSGM37 You have not taken the required Pre Requisite modules for this selection