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    A Department of Computer Science based in the £32.5m Computational Foundry, ranked in the world's top 250 for the subject, with dedicated robotics, vision...

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    About Swansea University

    Swansea University's Department of Computer Science is based in the Computational Foundry, a £32.5 million facility that opened in 2018 on the beach-fronted Bay Campus, ranked in the world's top 250 for the subject (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). Facilities include a Vision and Biometric Lab, Maker Lab, Theory Lab, Cyber Security/Networking Lab, Robotics Lab and Visualisation Suite, supporting research and teaching across AI, cyber security, human-computer interaction, robotics and visual computing. Degrees are BCS-accredited and shaped by industry input from lecturers who work at the cutting edge, including BAFTA-nominated game developers and researchers collaborating with Airbus, Microsoft, HSBC and Siemens; most courses offer a year in industry or a year abroad, and students showcase final-year projects to employers at an annual Project Fair.

    Through Tech Industry Gold accredited programmes, Swansea University provides learners with industry-relevant knowledge, practical experience, and strong career outcomes.

    Accreditation status

    Tech Industry Gold Accredited
    Employer Led Standard
    1 Accredited Programme
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    Accredited Programmes

    The following programmes at Swansea University have been accredited by industry for meeting high-quality standards.

    Why Choose Swansea University

    Why Study with Swansea University

    Study in a £32.5m computational science facility with its own robotics, vision and cyber security labs, learning from BAFTA-nominated game developers and Airbus researchers.

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    Swansea University

    Ready to start your journey into a high-growth tech career with industry-recognised accreditation?