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Dylunio Gemau Cyfrifiadurol (Llawn amser) (BA Anrh)

Abertawe
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS, Portffolio a Chyfweliad

Ydych chi eisiau creu gemau? Mae ein gradd Dylunio Gemau Cyfrifiadurol yn berffaith i chi. Byddwch yn dysgu sut i fod yn Artist 3D, animeiddiwr neu ddylunydd gemau. Mae gennym bartneriaid diwydiant ardderchog i’ch cefnogi.

Byddwch yn defnyddio offer pwerus fel Unreal Engine a pheiriannau gemau Unity. Gan ddysgu gan weithwyr proffesiynol  y diwydiant, sydd â phrofiad o’r byd go iawn, byddwn yn eich cefnogi i ddatblygu portffolio o waith sy’n barod ar gyfer gyrfa i arddangos eich sgiliau i gyflogwyr yn y dyfodol.

Yn ystod y cwrs, bydd eich astudiaethau yn cynnwys theori dylunio gemau, dylunio lefelau ac amgylcheddau a rhaglennu. Mae ein cyfleusterau datblygu gemau o’r safon uchaf yn cynnwys meddalwedd diweddaraf Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe CC), sy’n rhoi’r holl offer angenrheidiol i chi lwyddo yn eich astudiaethau. Mae dosbarthiadau bach yn golygu y bydd ein staff, sy’n brofiadol yn y diwydiant, yn gallu eich arwain bob cam o’r ffordd.

Cewch brofiad ymarferol gyda datblygiad ac animeiddio Realiti Estynedig/Realiti Rhithwir (AR/VR), gan ddysgu’r technolegau Gemau diweddaraf. Bydd ein cwrs yn rhoi dealltwriaeth gynhwysfawr i chi o sgiliau creadigol, beirniadol, dadansoddol a dehongli sy’n angenrheidiol ar gyfer dylunio a gweithredu gemau cyfrifiadurol. Ein nod yw gwella eich datblygiad fel unigolyn ac fel aelod o dîm. 

Erbyn i chi raddio, bydd gennych y sgiliau a’r profiad sydd eu hangen ar gyfer gyrfa yn y diwydiant gemau. Byddwch yn gallu gweithio gyda stiwdios blaenllaw neu ddechrau eich prosiectau eich hun. Bydd y radd hon yn eich rhoi ar y llwybr cywir ar gyfer gyrfa lwyddiannus mewn dylunio gemau.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
CGD1
Course length:
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
Entry requirements:
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS, Portffolio a Chyfweliad

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Tîm addysgu angerddol gyda phrofiad o’r diwydiant o ran cynhyrchu annibynnol a lefel AAA.
02
PCYDDS 1af Brifysgol yng Nghymru am Gyfleoedd Dysgu (NSS, 2023).
03
Gofod stiwdio pwrpasol ar gyfer Myfyrwyr Gemau yn unig.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Rydym yn credu mewn rhoi’r grym i chi ddylunio a chreu prosiectau rhyngweithiol sy’n wirioneddol arddangos eich gwybodaeth datblygu gemau. Mae ein cwrs yn ymwneud ag annog eich archwiliad creadigol wrth sicrhau eich bod yn datblygu’r sgiliau technegol sydd eu hangen i lwyddo ym myd cystadleuol dylunio gemau cyfrifiadurol.

Trwy gydol y cwrs, byddwch yn dysgu cynhyrchu amrywiaeth eang o brosiectau dylunio gemau, gan eich paratoi ar gyfer rolau fel Artist Lefel, Modelydd Amgylcheddol, Artist Cymeriadau, Artist Gwead ac Artist Cysyniadau. Trwy ddeall y cylch cynhyrchu llawn a’i gyd-destunau cymdeithasol a diwylliannol, byddwch chi’n barod i ymuno â’r diwydiant gemau fel gweithiwr proffesiynol medrus a meddylgar.
 

Ym mlwyddyn gyntaf y cwrs dylunio gemau cyfrifiadurol byddwch yn dechrau archwilio byd datblygu gemau. Byddwch yn dechrau dysgu hanfodion creu cymeriadau, graffeg 3D ac animeiddio. Mewn seminarau a gweithdai, byddwch yn archwilio mecaneg gemau a systemau rheolau drwy brosiectau hwyliog, ymarferol, yn aml yn defnyddio modelau cysyniadol ar bapur i gael teimlad go iawn o sut mae gemau’n cael eu creu. Mae ein grwpiau tiwtorial bach yn golygu eich bod yn cael digon o gymorth personol gan eich darlithwyr, gan eich helpu i feithrin eich sgiliau a’ch hyder o’r dechrau.

Wrth i chi symud i’r ail flwyddyn, byddwch yn adeiladu ar yr hyn rydych wedi’i ddysgu, gan fynd i’r afael â phynciau mwy datblygedig fel modelu cymeriadau ac amgylcheddau, gweadu a dylunio rhyngwynebau. Dyma pan fydd eich prosiectau yn dechrau mynd yn fwy cymhleth ac arloesol. Byddwch hefyd yn edrych ar y darlun ehangach gydag astudiaethau cyd-destunol, gan ddeall ochr gymdeithasol a diwylliannol dylunio gemau. Gyda mannau gwaith pwrpasol ar gyfer ein cwrs yn unig, bydd gennych yr amgylchedd perffaith i adael i’ch creadigrwydd a’ch sgiliau technegol ffynnu.

Yn eich blwyddyn olaf, mae’n ymwneud ag arbenigo yn yr hyn rydych chi’n ei garu fwyaf. P’un ai eich bod yn hoff o gelf cymeriadau, modelu amgylcheddol neu rywbeth arall, byddwch eich astudiaethau’n canolbwyntio ar yr hyn rydych chi’n angerddol amdano. Daw’r flwyddyn hon i ben gyda phrosiectau a gyfarwyddir yn bersonol, lle byddwch yn cynhyrchu gwaith o ansawdd proffesiynol sy’n arddangos eich arddull unigryw. Erbyn diwedd y cwrs, bydd gennych bortffolio trawiadol a byddwch yn barod i gamu i’r diwydiant gemau.

Course Page Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Facilities

Cyfleusterau

Based on our Waterfront Campus our Creative Games Design and Animation & VFX degrees as well as specialised facilities, students have access to a comprehensive library and ample study spaces.

A student sits upright at a PC; behind him, a large screen reads: Unreal Engine 4 Technical Artist – Showreel.

Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • 96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS, Portffolio a Chyfweliad

    Mae’r sgôr tariff UCAS yn berthnasol i chi os ydych chi wedi astudio cymhwyster yn ddiweddar sy’n gyfwerth â thariff UCAS . Mae UCAS yn darparu cyfrifiannell tariff er mwyn i chi weithio allan beth yw gwerth eich cymhwyster o fewn tariff UCAS.

    Mae gennym ddiddordeb mewn pobl greadigol sy’n arddangos ymrwymiad cryf i gelf a/neu ddylunio, ac felly rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan unigolion o amrywiaeth eang o gefndiroedd.

    Rydym yn trefnu cyfweliadau ar gyfer pob ymgeisydd er mwyn asesu eu haddasrwydd ar gyfer y cwrs dan sylw. Caiff eich sgiliau, eich cyflawniadau a’ch profiad bywyd eu hystyried yn ogystal â’ch portffolio gwaith.

    Llwybrau mynediad amgen

    Os ydy’r cwrs hwn o ddiddordeb i chi, ond nid oes gennych y gofynion mynediad i ymuno â’n gradd baglor, gallech ystyried:

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn 

    Efallai y gwnawn ni roi cynnig is i chi yn seiliedig ar ystod o ffactorau, fel eich cefndir, profiadau ac amgylchiadau unigol. Gelwir hyn yn‘Derbyniadau Cyd-destunol’. I gael cyngor a chymorth penodol, gallwch gysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadau i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad.

    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg 

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw.

     Gofynion fisa ac ariannu

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.

  • Cyfweliad  

    Rydym yn mwynhau’r broses gyfweld yn fawr, gan ddod i’ch adnabod chi a’ch gwaith, ac rydym yn teimlo mai dyma’r ffordd orau i ddod o hyd i’r myfyrwyr iawn i’n rhaglenni. Mae hyn hefyd yn sicrhau bod gan ein hymgeiswyr yr holl wybodaeth sydd ei hangen arnyn nhw i wneud y dewis iawn iddyn nhw hefyd.  

    Portffolio 

    Gofynnwn i chi ddod â phortffolio o beth gwaith o’r gorffennol ac yn gyfredol. Eich portffolio yw casgliad o’ch gwaith mwyaf cyffrous a chynrychiadol, gan arddangos eich galluoedd creadigol, sgiliau technegol, a gweledigaeth artistig. Mae’n adrodd stori eich taith greadigol, gan roi sylw i’ch arddull, diddordebau, a syniadau unigryw wrth iddyn nhw ddatblygu. Rydym yn dehongli’r term ‘portffolio’ yn eang ac yn hapus i chi wneud yr un peth. Gall hyn gynnwys darnau gorffenedig, gwaith ar ei hanner, llyfrau braslunio, lluniadau, a phrosiectau sy’n parhau i ddatblygu, am fod y rhain yn rhoi cipolwg i ni ar eich proses feddwl a chreadigol. P’un a ydyn nhw mewn fformat ffisegol neu ddigidol, mae’ch portffolio’n gyfle i arddangos eich taith greadigol mewn ffordd sy’n teimlo’n ddilys i chi, gyda phob darn yn rhoi sylw i’ch potensial creadigol a’ch brwdfrydedd dros y rhaglen rydych yn gwneud cais amdani.

    Rydym yn deall bod llawer o ymgeiswyr yn parhau i fod ar ganol eu cymwysterau (e.e. Safon Uwch, BTEC, L3, Sylfaen) ac yn datblygu corff o waith, felly nid oes pwysau i bopeth fod wedi’i gwblhau nac yn gaboledig. 

  • Cynhelir asesiadau drwy waith cwrs - ysgrifenedig ac ymarferol. Ni fydd unrhyw arholiadau ar y cwrs hwn. Mae myfyrwyr yn cael eu hasesu’n ffurfiannol drwy gydol pob modwl, mae asesu crynodol yn digwydd ar ddiwedd modwl.

    Er mwyn cynnal uniondeb academaidd, defnyddir amrywiaeth o strategaethau. Mae’r rhan fwyaf o’r gwaith ymarferol yn cynnwys elfennau ysgrifenedig ffurfiol o ryw fath: popeth o fformat traethawd safonol i bethau megis adroddiadau defnyddioldeb, dogfennau diffinio cynnyrch, ymatebion i bapurau academaidd arloesol neu feirniadaethau ohonynt, cyfnodolion dysgu, cynlluniau busnes, ac ati. Bydd yn rhaid i bob myfyriwr Lefel 6 gwblhau Traethawd Hir.

    O L4 ymlaen caiff myfyrwyr eu hasesu’n eang hefyd mewn cyflwyniadau, gan arwain ar L6 at y Prosiect Mawr. Gwelsom fod asesiad llafar (viva voce) yn addas iawn i’r gwaith a wnawn yn yr Ysgol, sydd yn debyg iawn i arfer celf gain ond â sail dechnegol.

  • Gall ein myfyrwyr gyrchu ystod amrywiol o offer ac adnoddau, sydd yn y rhan fwyaf o achosion yn ddigonol i gwblhau eu rhaglen astudio. Rydym yn darparu’r deunyddiau sylfaenol sydd eu hangen ar fyfyrwyr i ddatblygu eu gwaith ymarferol o fewn ein cyfleusterau gweithdy a stiwdio helaeth.

    Fodd bynnag, mae’n debygol y bydd myfyrwyr celf a dylunio yn gorfod talu rhai costau ychwanegol i ymestyn eu harchwiliad o’u harfer personol. Er enghraifft, prynu eu deunyddiau a’u hoffer arbenigol eu hunain, ymuno mewn gwibdeithiau astudio dewisol, ac argraffu.

    Mae disgwyl i fyfyrwyr ddod â’u hoffer celf a dylunio personol eu hunain gyda nhw pan fyddant yn dechrau’r cwrs. Gallwn roi cyngor ar yr offer cywir sydd ei angen ar gyfer eich rhaglen astudio a chyfeirio at gyflenwyr priodol os byddwch yn dymuno prynu eitemau hanfodol cyn, neu yn ystod, eich astudiaethau.

    Bydd ‘pecyn celf a dylunio’ sylfaenol yn costio tua £100 ond mae’n bosibl y bydd gennych lawer o’r offer sydd ei angen yn barod, felly cysylltwch â ni yn gyntaf. Hefyd, er bod gennym stiwdios dylunio digidol pwrpasol helaeth (PC a MAC) i chi wneud eich gwaith cwrs, efallai y byddwch yn dymuno dod â’ch dyfeisiau digidol eich hunain gyda chi, felly cysylltwch â ni cyn prynu unrhyw beth.

  • Mae’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ei bod yn Brifysgol ddwyieithog ac er nad oes unrhyw fodiwlau ar gael drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar y cwrs hwn ar hyn o bryd, ym mhob achos gall myfyrwyr gyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg a Chymreig

    A ninnau’n brifysgol flaenllaw yng Nghymru, rydym yn falch o gynnig gwasanaethau cymorth a neuaddau preswyl arbennig i fyfyrwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith, gan annog ymdeimlad o gymuned a chartref oddi cartref, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau i siaradwyr Cymraeg a dod yn aelod o’n cangen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu a datblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg

  • Efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael arian i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaethau.  I ddysgu am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsarïau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Bwrsarïau ac Ysgoloriaethau.

  • Ewch i dudalen Teithio’r Byd gyda’r Drindod Dewi Sant i ddysgu rhagor am gyfleoedd i astudio dramor.

  • Gallai graddedigion o’n rhaglen Dylunio Gemau Cyfrifiadurol ddatblygu arbenigedd mewn unrhyw rai o’r cyd-destunau diwydiannol canlynol:

    • Gemau ar y We a Dyfeisiau Symudol: dylunydd, artist 2D, artist 3D, cyfarwyddwr prosiect.
    • Datblygu Gemau Consol/PC: dylunydd lefel, dylunydd cymeriadau, modelydd cymeriadau, animeiddiwr, artist deunyddiau, artist goleuo, artist bwrdd stori, dylunydd lefel cynorthwyol, modelydd cymeriadau cynorthwyol, cynorthwyydd goleuo, artist gwead cynorthwyol, artist cysyniadau cynorthwyol, dylunydd gemau dan hyfforddiant, modelydd asedau, rhestr cwestiynau ac atebion am y gêm.
    • Tŷ Cynhyrchu Animeiddio: dylunydd cymeriadau, modelydd cymeriadau, animeiddiwr, artist deunyddiau, artist goleuo, artist bwrdd stori, cyfarwyddwr prosiect.
    • Newyddiadurwr gemau.

    Mae myfyrwyr ar y cwrs wedi gweithio ar nifer o gemau sydd wedi’u canmol dros yr ychydig flynyddoedd diwethaf gan gynnwys Grand Theft Auto 5, Alien: Isolation, a Lego Star Wars 3. Mae gan y cwrs gysylltiadau â chwmnïau gemau megis:

    • EA
    • Rockstar North
    • Creative Assembly
    • Media Molecule
    • Traveller’s Tales
    • Fusebox Games
    • Blizzard

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Computer Games Design (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
96-112 UCAS Tariff Points, Portfolio and Interview

Do you want to create games? Our Computer Games Design degree is perfect for you. You will learn to become a 3D artist, animator, or games designer. We have excellent industry partners to support you.

You will use powerful tools like Unreal Engine and Unity games engines. Learning from industry professionals, with real-world experience, we will support you in developing a career-ready portfolio of work to showcase your skills to future employers.

During the course, your studies will include game design theory, level and environment design, and programming. Our top game development facilities include the latest Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe CC) software, providing you with all the necessary tools, to succeed in your studies. Small class sizes mean our industry-experienced staff will be able to guide you every step of the way.

Get hands-on experience with AR/VR development and animation, learning the latest game technologies. Our course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of creative, critical, analytical, and interpretive skills necessary for designing and implementing computer games. We aim to enhance your development both as an individual and as a member of a team. 

By the time you graduate, you will have the skills and experience needed for a career in the gaming industry. You will be able to work with leading studios or start your own projects. This degree will set you on the right path for a successful career in games design.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
CGD1
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96-112 UCAS Tariff Points, Portfolio and Interview

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Passionate teaching team with industry experience at indie and AAA level production.
02
UWTSD 1st University in Wales for Learning Opportunities (NSS, 2023)
03
Dedicated studio space exclusively for Games Students.

What you will learn

We believe in empowering you to design and create interactive projects that truly showcase your game development knowledge. Our course is all about encouraging your creative exploration while ensuring you develop the technical skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of computer games design.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn to produce a wide variety of game design projects, preparing you for roles like Level Artist, Environmental Modeller, Character Artist, Texture Artist, and Concept Artist. By understanding the full production cycle and its social and cultural contexts, you’ll be well-equipped to enter the gaming industry as a skilled and thoughtful professional. 

In your first year of the Computer Games Design course, you’ll begin to explore the world of game development. You’ll start with learning the basics of character creation, 3D graphics, and animation. In seminars and workshops, you will explore game mechanics and rule systems through fun, hands-on projects, often using paper-based concept mock-ups to get a real feel for how games are made. Our small tutorial groups mean you get plenty of personalised support from your lecturers, helping you to build your skills and confidence right from the start.

Visual Studies

(20 credits)

Introduction to Character Animation

(20 credits)

Environment Design

(20 credits)

Academic and Professional Development

(10 Credits)

Introduction to 3D Modelling

(10 Credits)

Game Design and History

(20 credits)

Games for Positive Impact

(20 Credits)

As you move into the second year, you’ll build on what you’ve learned, tackling more advanced topics like character and environment modelling, texturing, and interface design. This is when your projects start to get more complex and innovative. You’ll also look at the bigger picture with contextual studies, understanding the social and cultural sides of game design. 

Game Theory and Design

(20 credits)

Level Design and Development

(20 Credits)

Narrative and World-Building

(10 Credits)

Advanced Character Animation

(20 credits)

Indie Game Development

(20 credits)

Evolving your Creative Craft

(20 Credits)

Sound Design

(10 Credits)

In your final year, it’s all about specialising in what you love most. Whether you’re into character art, environmental modelling, or something else, you’ll direct your studies towards your passion. This year culminates in personally directed projects where you’ll produce professional-quality work that showcases your unique style. By the end of the course, you’ll have a stunning portfolio and be ready to step into the gaming industry.

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Emerging Trends

(20 credits)

User Experience Design

(20 credits)

Personal Portfolio Development

(20 Credits)

Advanced Character Performance

(20 Credits)

Course Page Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Facilities

Facilities

Based on our Waterfront Campus our Creative Games Design and Animation & VFX degrees as well as specialised facilities, students have access to a comprehensive library and ample study spaces.

A student sits upright at a PC; behind him, a large screen reads: Unreal Engine 4 Technical Artist – Showreel.

Further information

  • 96-112 UCAS tariff points  

    The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.  

    We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to art and/or design and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. 

    We arrange interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course. Your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered, as well as your portfolio of work. 

    Alternative entry routes text  

    If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider:  

     Admissions Advice and Support  

    We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.  

    English language requirements  

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.  

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses. 

    Visa and funding requirements  

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.  

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.  

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.   

    For full information read our visa application and guides.    

    Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. 

  • Interview 

    We really enjoy the interview process, getting to know you and your work, and we feel that this is the best way to find the right students for our programmes. This also ensures that our applicants have all the information they need to make the right choice for them too.

    Portfolio 

    We ask that you bring a portfolio of some past and current work. Your portfolio is a collection of your most exciting and representative work, showcasing your creative abilities, technical skills, and artistic vision. It tells the story of your creative journey, highlighting your unique style, interests, and ideas as they develop. We interpret the term ‘portfolio’ broadly and are happy for you to do the same - this can include finished pieces, work in progress, sketchbooks, drawings, and projects that are still unfolding, as these give us insight into your thinking and creative process. Whether in physical or digital format, your portfolio is an opportunity to showcase your creative journey in a way that feels authentic to you, with each piece highlighting your creative potential and enthusiasm for the programme you are applying for.  

    We understand that many applicants are still mid-qualification (e.g. A-Level, BTEC, L3, Foundation) and are developing an emerging body of work, so there’s no pressure for everything to be polished or complete. 

  • Assessment is carried out through coursework, both written and practical. There are no exams on this course. Students are formatively assessed throughout a module, summative assessment takes place at the end of a module.

    In order to maintain academic integrity, a range of strategies are adopted. Most practical work includes formal written elements of some sort: everything from the standard essay format through to things like usability reports, product definition documents, responses to/critiques of seminal academic papers, learning journals, business plans, etc. At Level 6 all students will have to complete a Dissertation.

    From L4 onwards students are also widely assessed in presentations, culminating at L6 in the Major Project. We have found the viva voce style assessment well-suited to the work we do within the School, which, whilst having a technical underpinning, often has strong similarities to fine art practice.

  • Our students have access to a diverse range of equipment and resources, which in most cases are sufficient to complete their programme of study. We provide the basic materials necessary for students to develop their practical work within our extensive workshop and studio facilities.

    However, it is likely that art and design students will incur some additional costs to extend their investigation of their personal practice. For example, purchasing their own specialised materials and equipment, joining in optional study trips, and printing.

    Students are expected to bring their own personal art and design equipment with them when they commence the course.  We can advise on the correct equipment needed for your programme of studies and signpost appropriate suppliers if you wish to purchase essential items before or during your studies.  

    A basic ‘art and design kit’ will cost approximately £100 but you may well already have much of the equipment required so check with us first.  Also, although we have extensive dedicated digital design studios (PC and MAC) for you to undertake your coursework you may wish to bring your own digital devices, again check with us first before making a purchase.

  • UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and although there aren’t currently any modules available through the medium of Welsh on this course, in all cases students can submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

    Welsh Opportunities

    As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • Visit Go Global with UWTSD for more information about studying abroad.

  • Graduates from our Computer Games Design programme could develop specialisms in any of the following industrial contexts:

    • Web and Mobile Gaming: designer, 2D artist, 3D artist, project director.
    • Console/PC Games Development: level designer, character designer, character modeller, animator, materials artist, lighting artist, storyboard artist, assistant level designer, assistant character modeller, lighting assistant, assistant texture artist, assistant concept artist, trainee game designer, asset modeller, game Q&A.
    • Animation Production House: character designer, character modeller, animator, materials artist, lighting artist, storyboard artist, project director.
    • Game journalist.

    Students from the course have worked on a number of critically acclaimed games over the past few years including Grand Theft Auto 5, Alien: Isolation, and Lego Star Wars 3. The course has links with games companies such as:

    • EA
    • Rockstar North
    • Creative Assembly
    • Media Molecule
    • Traveller’s Tales
    • Fusebox Games
    • Blizzard
    • Creative Assembly

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Cyfrifiadura (Rhwydweithiau Cyfrifiadurol a Seiber Ddiogelwch) (Llawn amser) (BSc Anrh)

Abertawe
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Mewn byd mwyfwy cydgysylltiedig, mae diogelu asedau digidol a sicrhau cyfathrebu diogel yn fwy pwysig nag erioed.  Mae ein gradd BSc Rhwydweithiau Cyfrifiadurol a Seiberddiogelwch wedi’i llunio i roi i chi’r sgiliau hanfodol i adeiladu, diogelu, a rheoli seilweithiau rhwydwaith cadarn gan eu hamddiffyn rhag seiberfygythiadau.  

Mae’r rhaglen yn pwysleisio’r cydadwaith hollbwysig rhwng rhwydweithio a seiberddiogelwch, gan eich paratoi am yrfa ddeinamig a boddhaus ar flaen y gad ym maes diogelu digidol. 

Gan ganolbwyntio ar dri maes craidd, sef rhwydweithio, diogelwch, a gwaith fforensig, mae’r rhaglen hon yn cyfuno hyfforddiant ymarferol â gwybodaeth ddamcaniaethol.   Byddwch yn datblygu arbenigedd mewn dylunio a chynnal a chadw seilweithiau rhwydwaith cymhleth gan feistroli’r egwyddorion a’r offer sy’n angenrheidiol i ddiogelu’r systemau hyn rhag seiberymosodiadau.  Gyda rhwydweithio’n asgwrn cefn i seiberddiogelwch, byddwch yn dysgu sut mae dealltwriaeth ddofn o bensaernïaeth rhwydwaith yn hanfodol er mwyn dynodi mannau gwan, atal tor ddiogelwch, ac ymateb yn effeithiol i ddigwyddiadau. 

Dan arweiniad academyddion sydd â phrofiad helaeth yn y diwydiant, mae’r cwrs hwn yn adlewyrchu’r tueddiadau a’r safonau diweddaraf ym maes seiberddiogelwch.  Byddwch yn elwa o’n cysylltiadau cryf â diwydiant, yn cynnwys ein partneriaethau â sefydliadau blaenllaw megis Cisco ac EC-Council, gan sicrhau eich bod yn cael mynediad i nifer o dystysgrifau perthnasol megis y canlynol: Llwybro a Switsio gan CCNA, Seiberweithrediadau gan CCNA, Ymchwilydd Gwaith Fforensig Hacio (CHFI) gan EC-Council.  Mae’r cymwysterau hyn yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi’n fawr gan gyflogwyr a byddant yn rhoi mantais gystadleuol i chi yn y farchnad swyddi. 

Mae’r rhaglen yn pwysleisio profiad ymarferol, gan ganiatáu i chi gymhwyso beth rydych yn ei ddysgu mewn sefyllfaoedd yn y byd go iawn.  Byddwch yn gweithio mewn labordai seiberddiogelwch o’r radd flaenaf gyda thechnolegau arloesol, lle byddwch yn efelychu ymosodiadau rhwydwaith, yn datblygu systemau diogel, ac yn ymchwilio i seiberddigwyddiadau.  Bydd y profiadau trochol hyn yn eich paratoi i fynd i’r afael â’r heriau sy’n dod i’r amlwg ym maes diogelwch rhwydweithiau a gwaith fforensig, gan sicrhau eich bod yn graddio â’r sgiliau technegol angenrheidiol i gael effaith ar y maes ar unwaith. 

Bydd eich addysg yn cwmpasu sbectrwm eang o bynciau seiberddiogelwch, o ddylunio rhwydweithiau diogel i ddadansoddi fforensig ar dor ddiogelwch, gan ddatblygu eich galluoedd i ddatrys problemau’n barhaus.  Mae’r rhaglen hefyd yn darparu sylfaen gref mewn gweinyddu rhwydweithiau a phensaernïaeth diogelwch, gan eich galluogi i asesu risgiau, gweithredu mesurau diogelu, a rheoli rhwydweithiau diogel i unrhyw sefydliad. 

Erbyn i chi raddio, byddwch wedi’ch paratoi’n llawn i ddilyn gyrfa lwyddiannus mewn gweinyddu rhwydweithiau, dadansoddi seiberddiogelwch, neu ymateb i ddigwyddiadau.  P’un a ydych yn dymuno amddiffyn seilweithiau hollbwysig, rheoli diogelwch TG i sefydliadau mawr, neu ymchwilio i seiberdroseddu, bydd y radd hon yn darparu’r wybodaeth a’r profiad ymarferol i’ch helpu i lwyddo.  Mae ymuno â’r rhaglen hon yn golygu cymryd y cam cyntaf tuag at ddod yn arweinydd ym maes hollbwysig seiberddiogelwch sy’n tyfu’n gyflym.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
233S
Course length:
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
Entry requirements:
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Wedi’i addysgu gan staff sydd ag ardystiadau academaidd a diwydiannol perthnasol.
02
Ceir profiad ymarferol gyda llwybryddion, switsys, waliau tân a meddalwedd Cisco a ddefnyddir o fewn y diwydiant rhwydweithio a diogelwch.
03
Wedi’i gyfuno ag ardystiad Llwybro a Switsio CCNA y mae galw mawr amdano.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Mae ein hathroniaeth yn cyfuno cymhwysiad ymarferol â thrylwyredd academaidd, gan sicrhau eich bod yn cael profiad ymarferol a gwybodaeth ddamcaniaethol. Mae’r dull hwn yn eich paratoi ar gyfer heriau go iawn mewn Rhwydweithiau Cyfrifiadurol a Seiberddiogelwch, gan roi’r sgiliau sydd eu hangen arnoch ar gyfer gyrfa lwyddiannus.

Yn y flwyddyn gyntaf, byddwch yn canolbwyntio ar hanfodion technolegau rhwydweithio a datblygu meddalwedd. Byddwch yn dysgu am ddadansoddi data, egwyddorion delweddu sylfaenol, ac yn cael cyflwyniad i waith fforensig. Mae’r wybodaeth sylfaenol hon yn gosod y llwyfan ar gyfer pynciau uwch yn y blynyddoedd dilynol.

Gorfodol 

Mae’r ail flwyddyn yn ymchwilio’n ddyfnach i weinyddu rhwydwaith a seilwaith rhwydwaith. Byddwch yn gwneud tasgau ymarferol, gan wella’ch sgiliau a’ch gwybodaeth. Mae’r ail flwyddyn hefyd yn cyflwyno mesurau diogelwch mwy cymhleth a thechnegau fforensig, gan eich paratoi ar gyfer heriau’r diwydiant.

Gorfodol 

Yn y flwyddyn olaf, byddwch yn canolbwyntio ar bynciau uwch mewn Seiberddiogelwch a datrysiadau rhwydweithio. Byddwch yn gweithio ar brosiect annibynnol mewn maes sydd o ddiddordeb i chi. Mae’r drydedd flwyddyn yn pwysleisio cymhwyso tueddiadau a thechnolegau sy’n dod i’r amlwg ac yn eich paratoi ar gyfer rolau proffesiynol mewn gweinyddu rhwydwaith a seiberddiogelwch.

Gorfodol 

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • 96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS

    Mae’r sgôr tariff UCAS yn berthnasol i chi os ydych chi wedi astudio cymhwyster yn ddiweddar sy’n gyfwerth â thariff UCAS . Mae UCAS yn darparu cyfrifiannell tariff er mwyn i chi weithio allan beth yw gwerth eich cymhwyster o fewn tariff UCAS.

    Llwybrau mynediad amgen

    Os ydy’r cwrs hwn o ddiddordeb i chi, ond nid yw’r gofynion mynediad gennych i ymuno â’n gradd baglor, gallech ystyried:

    • ‘gyda Blwyddyn Sylfaen’. Mae’r llwybr hwn wedi’i gynllunio i roi cymorth ychwanegol i chi am ei fod yn rhoi blwyddyn ychwanegol (llawn amser) i chi o astudio wedi’i gefnogi.

    Unwaith y byddwch chi wedi cwblhau eich astudiaethau Blwyddyn Sylfaen, byddwch yn symud ymlaen yn awtomatig i’r brif radd.

    • Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch (TystAU). Cwrs un flwyddyn yw hwn ac mae’n gyfwerth â blwyddyn gyntaf y radd baglor tair blynedd, llawn amser.

     Unwaith y byddwch wedi cwblhau eich astudiaethau TystAU, byddwch yn gymwys i symud ymlaen i’r ddwy flynedd sy’n weddill o’r radd baglor.

    Mae’r rhain yn llwybrau delfrydol os ydych yn dychwelyd i astudio ar ôl seibiant, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio’r pwnc hwn o’r blaen, neu os na wnaethoch chi gyflawni’r graddau sydd eu hangen i gael lle ar y radd hon.

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn

    Efallai y gwnawn ni roi cynnig is i chi yn seiliedig ar ystod o ffactorau, fel eich cefndir, profiadau ac amgylchiadau unigol. Gelwir hyn yn‘Derbyniadau Cyd-destunol’. I gael cyngor a chymorth penodol, gallwch gysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadau i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad.
     
    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw.

    Gofynion fisa ac ariannu

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.

  • Nod yr Ysgol Cyfrifiadura Cymhwysol yw cynhyrchu graddedigion sy’n helpu i siapio dyfodol seilweithiau rhwydwaith. Mae cynnwys y cwrs yn gyfoes ac wedi’i lunio er mwyn annog cyflogadwyedd drwy gysylltiadau agos gyda chyflogwyr lleol a chenedlaethol.

    Caiff myfyrwyr eu hasesu trwy gyfuniad o asesiadau ymarferol yn y labordy, aseiniadau, cyflwyniadau, prosiectau ac arholiadau. Yn aml, caiff modylau eu hasesu drwy aseiniadau, neu aseiniad ac arholiad. Gall y marc terfynol ar gyfer rhai modylau gynnwys gosod a chwblhau un neu fwy darn o waith cwrs yn ystod y modwl. Caiff gwaith prosiect ei asesu gan adroddiad ysgrifenedig a chyflwyniad.

    Anogir myfyrwyr i ddefnyddio ein cysylltiadau gyda Chynghrair Meddalwedd Cymru a Go Wales i weithio ar gynlluniau masnachol ar gyfer eu modwl Prosiect Mawr. Mae Go Wales yn darparu’r cyfle i fynd ar leoliadau gwaith â chyflog gyda busnesau lleol.

  • Mae’n bosibl cwblhau’r rhaglen astudio hon heb unrhyw gostau ychwanegol.

    Efallai yr hoffai myfyrwyr brynu deunyddiau ar gyfer modylau, megis prif brosiect ond nid yw hyn yn ofynnol ac ni chaiff effaith ar y radd derfynol.

  • Mae’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ei bod yn Brifysgol ddwyieithog ac er nad oes unrhyw fodiwlau ar gael drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar y cwrs hwn ar hyn o bryd, ym mhob achos gall myfyrwyr gyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg a Chymreig

    A ninnau’n brifysgol flaenllaw yng Nghymru, rydym yn falch o gynnig gwasanaethau cymorth a neuaddau preswyl arbennig i fyfyrwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith, gan annog ymdeimlad o gymuned a chartref oddi cartref, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau i siaradwyr Cymraeg a dod yn aelod o’n cangen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu a datblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.

  • Efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael arian i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaethau.  I ddysgu am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsarïau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Bwrsarïau ac Ysgoloriaethau.

  • Mae’r rhaglen yn pwysleisio pedair thema allweddol o fewn Rhwydweithio Cyfrifiadurol: llwybro a switsio, technolegau rhwydwaith sy’n dod i’r amlwg, dylunio rhwydweithiau a diogelwch.

    Bydd graddedigion yn gallu ymgymryd ag ystod o dasgau cysylltiedig â rhwydweithio mewn sefydliadau ac yn gallu datblygu datrysiadau soffistigedig i broblemau rhwydweithio.

    Rhagwelir bod graddedigion ym maes rhwydweithiau cyfrifiadurol (RhC) yn gallu dod o hyd i waith mewn nifer o wahanol feysydd o RhC, gan gynnwys llwybro a switsio, dylunio rhwydweithiau a diogelwch.

    Disgwylir i raddedigion chwilio am swyddi fel:

    • Gweinyddwyr Rhwydwaith
    • Cymdeithion Rhwydwaith
    • Peirianwyr Rhwydwaith
    • Gweinyddwr System

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Computing (Computer Networks and Cybersecurity) (Full-time) (BSc Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
96-112 UCAS Points

In an increasingly interconnected world, protecting digital assets and ensuring secure communication are more important than ever. Our BSc in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity is designed to equip you with the essential skills to build, secure, and manage robust network infrastructures while defending against cyber threats. 

The programme emphasizes the critical interplay between networking and cybersecurity, preparing you for a dynamic and rewarding career at the forefront of digital protection.

Focusing on three core areas—networking, security, and forensics—this programme blends practical training with theoretical knowledge. You will develop expertise in designing and maintaining complex network infrastructures while mastering the principles and tools necessary to safeguard these systems from cyber-attacks. With networking serving as the backbone of cybersecurity, you will learn how a deep understanding of network architecture is essential for identifying vulnerabilities, preventing breaches, and responding effectively to incidents.

Led by academics with extensive industry experience, this course reflects the latest trends and standards in the cybersecurity field. You’ll benefit from our strong industry links, including our partnerships with leading organisations like Cisco and EC Council, ensuring you gain access to relevant certifications such as CCNA Routing & Switching, CCNA Cyber Operations, and EC Council’s Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certification. These credentials are highly valued by employers and will give you a competitive edge in the job market.

The programme emphasises practical, hands-on experience, allowing you to apply what you learn in real-world situations. You’ll work in state-of-the-art cybersecurity labs equipped with cutting-edge technologies, where you’ll simulate network attacks, develop secure systems, and investigate cyber incidents. These immersive experiences will prepare you to tackle the evolving challenges in network security and forensics, ensuring you graduate with the technical skills needed to make an immediate impact in the field.

Your education will cover a broad spectrum of cybersecurity topics, from designing secure networks to forensic analysis of security breaches, all while developing your problem-solving abilities. The programme also provides a strong foundation in network administration and security architecture, enabling you to assess risks, implement safeguards, and manage secure networks for any organization.

By the time you graduate, you will be fully prepared to pursue a successful career in network administration, cybersecurity analysis, or incident response. Whether you aspire to defend critical infrastructures, manage IT security for large organizations, or investigate cybercrime, this degree will provide the knowledge and practical experience to help you succeed. Joining this programme means taking the first step toward becoming a leader in the crucial and fast-growing field of cybersecurity.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
233S
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96-112 UCAS Points

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Taught by staff with relevant academic and industry certifications.
02
Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls and software used within the networking and security industry.
03
Blended with highly sought CCNA Routing and Switching certification.

What you will learn

Our philosophy is to blend practical application with academic rigour, ensuring that you gain both hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge. This approach prepares you for real-world challenges in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, equipping you with the skills needed for a successful career.

In the first year, you will focus on the fundamentals of networking technologies and software development. You will learn about data analysis, basic visualisation principles, and an introduction to forensics. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for more advanced topics in the following years.

Compulsory 

Data Analysis & Visualisation

(20 credits)

Software Development

(20 credits)

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

(20 credits)

Introduction to Web and Database Concepts

(20 credits)

Network and Cybersecurity Essentials

(20 credits)

Learning in the Digital Era

(20 credits)

The second year delves deeper into network administration and network infrastructure. You will engage in practical tasks, enhancing your skills and knowledge. This year also introduces more complex security measures and forensics techniques, preparing you for industry challenges.

Compulsory 

Network Operating Systems and Services

(20 credits)

Advanced Networking

(20 credits)

Network Programmability

(20 credits)

Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation

(20 credits)

Data Security and Compliance

(20 credits)

Computer Forensics

(20 credits)

In the final year, you will focus on advanced topics in Cyber Security and networking solutions. You will work on an independent project in an area of interest to you. This year emphasizes the application of emerging trends and technologies and prepares you for professional roles in network administration and cyber security.

Compulsory

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Emerging Trends

(20 credits)

Switching, Routing and Wireless

(20 credits)

Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation

(20 credits)

Industrial Based Research

(20 credits)

Advanced Cyber Security

(20 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Premier partner 2026

UWTSD is proud to be a Cisco Premier Partner, recognising our expertise in networking and cybersecurity. This partnership provides our students with access to industry-leading technology, hands-on training, and globally recognised certifications, enhancing their career prospects in the IT sector. As a Premier Partner, UWTSD benefits from exclusive resources, expert support, and research collaborations, ensuring we remain at the forefront of digital innovation. 

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Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points

    The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

    Alternative entry routes
     
    If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider:

    • ‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study.

    Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree.

    • Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.

     Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.

    These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.

    Admissions Advice and Support

    We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.

    Visa and funding requirements

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.

    For full information read our visa application and guides.

     Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

  • The School of Applied Computing aims to produce graduates that help shape the future of network infrastructures. The course content is contemporary and shaped for employability through close links with local and national employers.

    Students are assessed through a combination of laboratory-based practicals, assignments, presentations, projects and examinations. Module assessment is often by assignment, or assignment and examination. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of coursework set and completed during the module. Project work is assessed by a written report and presentation.

    Students are encouraged to use our links with Software Alliance Wales and Go Wales to work on commercial schemes for their Major Project module. Go Wales provides the opportunity of paid work placements with local businesses.

  • It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.

    Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as Major Project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.

    Students who wish to pursue Cisco and EC Council industry certification would incur additional costs to cover the exam fees. All Cisco exams must be booked via the Pearson VUE testing centre. By successfully completing the Cisco Academy course you may be eligible for a discount voucher.  The EC Council certification exam can be taken at the University with an additional fee of £300 per exam.

  • UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and although there aren’t currently any modules available through the medium of Welsh on this course, in all cases students can submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

    Welsh Opportunities

    As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • The programme emphasises four key themes within Computer Networking: routing and switching, emerging network technologies, network design, and security.

    Graduates will be able to undertake a range of tasks associated with networking in organisations and will be capable of developing sophisticated solutions to networking problems.

    It is anticipated that graduates in the field of computer networks (CN) would be able to find employment in a number of different areas of CN, including routing and switching, network design, and security.

    It is expected that graduates would seek positions such as:

    • Network Administrators
    • Network Associates
    • Network Engineers
    • System Administrator

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Cyfrifiadura (Systemau Data a Gwybodaeth) (Llawn amser) (BSc Anrh)

Abertawe
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Mae ein rhaglen Systemau Data a Gwybodaeth yn canolbwyntio ar dri maes allweddol: storio data, dadansoddi data a systemau gwybodaeth. Fel myfyriwr, byddwch yn dysgu agweddau technegol gwyddor data, megis delweddu data, casglu data a phrosesu data. Erbyn diwedd y cwrs, byddwch yn hyddysg yn y modd y mae systemau gwybodaeth yn gweithredu.

Mae’r byd yn cynhyrchu mwy o ddata nag erioed o’r blaen, ac mae’r gallu i ddadansoddi data ar raddfa fawr hwn yn dod yn hanfodol i fusnesau. Mae ein rhaglen yn eich dysgu sut i drin y data hwn yn effeithiol. Byddwch yn dysgu’r technegau sydd eu hangen ar gyfer prosesu, dadansoddi a delweddu data, gan eich paratoi i ddiwallu gofynion y diwydiant.

Rydym yn sicrhau bod gennych wybodaeth am y diwydiant data cyfredol. Mae’r rhaglen hefyd yn canolbwyntio ar sgiliau dysgu gydol oes. Mae hyn yn golygu y bydd gennych chi’r gallu i ddiweddaru eich gwybodaeth a’ch sgiliau drwy gydol eich gyrfa, sy’n hanfodol yn y maes hwn sy’n newid yn gyflym.

Ar ôl graddio, byddwch yn dod o hyd i lawer o gyfleoedd cyflogaeth. Bydd angen eich sgiliau ar sefydliadau sy’n casglu ac yn prosesu llawer iawn o ddata. Mae’n debygol y byddwch yn dechrau fel dadansoddwr data, lle byddwch yn gweithio mewn timau i ddadansoddi data gan ddefnyddio technegau ystadegol. Byddwch hefyd yn defnyddio dulliau delweddu i gyflwyno’r canlyniadau yn glir ac yn effeithiol.

Mae’r rhaglen hon yn ymdrin â phynciau amrywiol, gan gynnwys systemau cyfrifiadurol, technoleg busnes a thueddiadau technoleg. Byddwch yn cael profiad mewn rhaglennu, dylunio gwefannau a datblygu systemau, gan eich gwneud yn ymgeisydd cyflawn ar gyfer llawer o swyddi yn y diwydiant technoleg.

Mae ein cwrs wedi’i gynllunio i fod yn ddiddorol ac ymarferol, gan roi’r arfau sydd eu hangen arnoch i lwyddo yn eich gyrfa yn y dyfodol. Gan ganolbwyntio ar ddefnydd yn y byd go iawn, byddwch yn graddio yn barod i fynd i’r afael â heriau’r diwydiant data. Bydd gennych nid yn unig sgiliau technegol ond hefyd y gallu i feddwl yn feirniadol a datrys problemau, gan eich gwneud yn ased gwerthfawr i unrhyw gyflogwr.

Ymunwch â’n rhaglen Systemau Data a Gwybodaeth i gychwyn eich taith yn y maes cyffrous hwn sy’n datblygu’n barhaus. Datblygwch eich arbenigedd mewn dadansoddi data, delweddu data a systemau gwybodaeth, a pharatoi ar gyfer gyrfa sy’n llawn cyfleoedd.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
318S
Course length:
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
Entry requirements:
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Accredited:
BCS The Chartered Institute for IT Logo

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Mae’r cynllun gradd hwn a achredir gan Gymdeithas Cyfrifiaduron Prydain (BCS) wedi’i gynllunio i gynhyrchu graddedigion sy’n barod i weithio yn niwydiant cyfrifiadura a systemau gwybodaeth y DU sy’n tyfu’n gyflym.
02
Mae’r rhaglen yn cynnwys cysyniadau, egwyddorion a thechnegau traddodiadol datblygu meddalwedd, cronfeydd data a systemau gwybodaeth ond yn cymhwyso’r rhain o fewn cyd-destun peiriannu systemau mawr a chymhleth.
03
Trwy ein cysylltiadau diwydiannol, rydym hefyd wedi datblygu strwythur rhaglen i roi i fyfyrwyr y sgiliau diweddaraf ynghyd â gwerthfawrogiad o ofynion y diwydiant.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Ein hathroniaeth yw cyfuno theori ag ymarfer ymarferol, gan sicrhau eich bod yn datblygu gwybodaeth a sgiliau ymarferol. Rydym yn canolbwyntio ar ddysgu gydol oes, gan eich paratoi ar gyfer gyrfa ddeinamig mewn systemau data a gwybodaeth.

Blwyddyn 1

Yn y flwyddyn gyntaf, byddwch yn adeiladu sylfaen gref mewn systemau cyfrifiadurol, rhaglennu a dadansoddi data. Byddwch hefyd yn dysgu hanfodion storio data, seiberddiogelwch, a systemau gwybodaeth, gan osod y sylfeini ar gyfer pynciau mwy datblygedig.

Blwyddyn 2

Mae’r ail flwyddyn yn dyfnhau eich dealltwriaeth o brosesu data, delweddu data, a datblygu systemau. Byddwch yn gweithio ar brosiectau sy’n integreiddio technoleg busnes ac yn archwilio tueddiadau technoleg, gan roi sgiliau i chi ddadansoddi a rheoli data ar raddfa fawr.

Blwyddyn 3

Yn y flwyddyn olaf, byddwch yn rhoi eich sgiliau ar waith mewn sefyllfaoedd yn y byd go iawn, gan ganolbwyntio ar ddadansoddi data uwch a systemau gwybodaeth. Byddwch hefyd yn astudio deallusrwydd artiffisial a dysgu peirianyddol, a pheirianneg defnyddioldeb. Mae’r pwyslais ar eich paratoi ar gyfer cyfleoedd cyflogaeth.
 

Gorfodol 

Gorfodol 

Gorfodol 

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Premier partner 2026

UWTSD is proud to be a Cisco Premier Partner, recognising our expertise in networking and cybersecurity. This partnership provides our students with access to industry-leading technology, hands-on training, and globally recognised certifications, enhancing their career prospects in the IT sector. As a Premier Partner, UWTSD benefits from exclusive resources, expert support, and research collaborations, ensuring we remain at the forefront of digital innovation. 

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Find out more about your course, meet current students, the teaching team, and explore our campus and industry-grade facilities. 

Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • 96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS

    Mae’r sgôr tariff UCAS yn berthnasol i chi os ydych chi wedi astudio cymhwyster yn ddiweddar sy’n gyfwerth â thariff UCAS . Mae UCAS yn darparu cyfrifiannell tariff er mwyn i chi weithio allan beth yw gwerth eich cymhwyster o fewn tariff UCAS.

    Llwybrau mynediad amgen

    Os ydy’r cwrs hwn o ddiddordeb i chi, ond nid yw’r gofynion mynediad gennych i ymuno â’n gradd baglor, gallech ystyried:

    • ‘gyda Blwyddyn Sylfaen’. Mae’r llwybr hwn wedi’i gynllunio i roi cymorth ychwanegol i chi am ei fod yn rhoi blwyddyn ychwanegol (llawn amser) i chi o astudio wedi’i gefnogi.

    Unwaith y byddwch chi wedi cwblhau eich astudiaethau Blwyddyn Sylfaen, byddwch yn symud ymlaen yn awtomatig i’r brif radd.

    • Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch (TystAU). Cwrs un flwyddyn yw hwn ac mae’n gyfwerth â blwyddyn gyntaf y radd baglor tair blynedd, llawn amser.

    Unwaith y byddwch wedi cwblhau eich astudiaethau TystAU, byddwch yn gymwys i symud ymlaen i’r ddwy flynedd sy’n weddill o’r radd baglor.

    Mae’r rhain yn llwybrau delfrydol os ydych yn dychwelyd i astudio ar ôl seibiant, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio’r pwnc hwn o’r blaen, neu os na wnaethoch chi gyflawni’r graddau sydd eu hangen i gael lle ar y radd hon.

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn

    Efallai y gwnawn ni roi cynnig is i chi yn seiliedig ar ystod o ffactorau, fel eich cefndir, profiadau ac amgylchiadau unigol. Gelwir hyn yn‘Derbyniadau Cyd-destunol’. I gael cyngor a chymorth penodol, gallwch gysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadau i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad.

    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw.

    Gofynion fisa ac ariannu

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.

  • Nod yr Ysgol Cyfrifiadura Cymhwysol yw cynhyrchu graddedigion sy’n helpu i siapio dyfodol datblygiad systemau cyfrifiadura a gwybodaeth. Mae cynnwys y cwrs yn gyfoes ac wedi’i lunio er mwyn annog cyflogadwyedd drwy gysylltiadau agos gyda chyflogwyr lleol a chenedlaethol.

    Caiff myfyrwyr eu hasesu trwy gyfuniad o daflenni gwaith, asesiadau ymarferol, cyflwyniadau, prosiectau ac arholiadau. Yn aml, caiff modylau eu hasesu drwy aseiniadau, neu aseiniadau ac arholiadau. Gall y marc terfynol ar gyfer rhai modylau gynnwys gosod a chwblhau un neu fwy darn o waith cwrs yn ystod y modwl. Caiff gwaith prosiect ei asesu gan adroddiad ysgrifenedig a chyflwyniad.

    Anogir myfyrwyr i ddefnyddio ein cysylltiadau gyda Chynghrair Meddalwedd Cymru a Go Wales i weithio ar gynlluniau masnachol ar gyfer eu modwl Prosiect Mawr. Mae Go Wales yn darparu’r cyfle i fynd ar leoliadau gwaith â chyflog gyda busnesau lleol.

  • Mae’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ei bod yn Brifysgol ddwyieithog ac er nad oes unrhyw fodiwlau ar gael drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar y cwrs hwn ar hyn o bryd, ym mhob achos gall myfyrwyr gyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg a Chymreig

    A ninnau’n brifysgol flaenllaw yng Nghymru, rydym yn falch o gynnig gwasanaethau cymorth a neuaddau preswyl arbennig i fyfyrwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith, gan annog ymdeimlad o gymuned a chartref oddi cartref, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau i siaradwyr Cymraeg a dod yn aelod o’n cangen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu a datblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.

  • Efallai yr hoffai myfyrwyr brynu deunyddiau ar gyfer modylau, megis prif brosiect ond nid yw hyn yn ofynnol ac ni chaiff effaith ar y radd derfynol. 

  • Efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael arian i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaethau.  I ddysgu am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsarïau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Bwrsarïau ac Ysgoloriaethau.

  • Mae gan ein graddedigion ragolygon gwaith rhagorol yn y diwydiant cyfrifiadura, addysgu, darlithio a TGCh, yn ogystal â meysydd eraill o’r economi. Dengys ystadegau diweddar bod y mwyafrif helaeth yn dilyn eu dewis lwybrau gyrfaol o fewn chwe mis i raddio.

    Byddai graddedigion yn chwilio am swyddi ym meysydd datblygu cymwysiadau, dadansoddi systemau busnes, datblygu a gweinyddu cronfeydd data, ymgynghoriaeth a rheolaeth systemau gwybodaeth.

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Computing (Data and Information Systems) (Full-time) (BSc Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
96-112 UCAS Points

Our Data and Information Systems programme focuses on three key areas: data storage, data analysis, and information systems. As a student, you will learn the technical aspects of data science, such as data visualisation, data collection, and data processing. By the end of the course, you will be well-versed in how information systems operate.

The world is generating more data than ever before, and the ability to analyse this large scale data is becoming crucial for businesses. Our programme teaches you how to handle this data effectively. You will learn the techniques needed for the processing, analysis, and visualisation of data, preparing you to meet industry demands.

We ensure you are equipped with knowledge of the current data industry. The programme also focuses on lifelong learning skills. This means you will be able to keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date throughout your career, which is essential in this fast-moving field.
Upon graduation, you will find many employment opportunities. Organisations that collect and process large amounts of data will need your skills. You will likely start as a data analyst, where you will work in teams to analyse data using statistical techniques. You will also use visualisation methods to present the results clearly and effectively.

This programme covers various topics, including computer systems, business technology, and technology trends. You will gain experience in programming, web design, and systems development, making you a well-rounded candidate for many roles in the tech industry.

Our course is designed to be engaging and practical, giving you the tools you need to succeed in your future career. With a focus on real-world applications, you will graduate ready to tackle the challenges of the data industry. You will not only have technical skills but also the ability to think critically and solve problems, making you a valuable asset to any employer.

Join our Data and Information Systems programme to start your journey in this exciting and ever-evolving field. Develop your expertise in data analysis, data visualisation, and information systems, and prepare for a career full of opportunities.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
318S
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96-112 UCAS Points

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Accredited:
BCS The Chartered Institute for IT Logo

Why choose this course?

01
This British Computer Society (BCS) accredited degree scheme is designed to produce suitably equipped graduates to work in the rapidly expanding computing and information systems industry within the UK.
02
The programme includes the traditional concepts, principles and techniques of software development, databases and information systems but applies these within the context of engineering large and complex systems.
03
Through our industrial links, we have also developed a programme structure to provide students with the latest skills along with an appreciation of the demands of industry.

What you will learn

Our philosophy is to blend theory with hands-on practice, ensuring you develop both knowledge and practical skills. We focus on lifelong learning, preparing you for a dynamic career in data and information systems.

Year 1

In the first year, you will build a strong foundation in computer systems, programming, and data analysis. You will also learn the basics of data storage, cybersecurity, and information systems, setting the stage for more advanced topics.

Year 2

The second year deepens your understanding of data processing, data visualisation, and systems development. You will work on projects that integrate business technology and explore technology trends, equipping you with skills to analyse and manage large-scale data.

Year 3

In the final year, you will apply your skills in real-world scenarios, focusing on advanced data analysis and information systems. You will also study artificial intelligence and machine learning, and usability engineering. The emphasis is on preparing you for employment opportunities.

Compulsory 

Data Analysis & Visualisation

(20 credits)

Software Development

(20 credits)

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

(20 credits)

Introduction to Web and Database Concepts

(20 credits)

Network and Cybersecurity Essentials

(20 credits)

Learning in the Digital Era

(20 credits)

Compulsory 

Network Operating Systems and Services

(20 credits)

Databases Application Development

(20 credits)

Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation

(20 credits)

Data Security and Compliance

(20 credits)

Statistical Programming

(20 credits)

Geographical Information Systems

(20 credits)

Compulsory 

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

(20 credits)

Usability Engineering

(20 credits)

Emerging Trends

(20 credits)

Data Warehousing and Data Mining

(20 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Premier partner 2026

UWTSD is proud to be a Cisco Premier Partner, recognising our expertise in networking and cybersecurity. This partnership provides our students with access to industry-leading technology, hands-on training, and globally recognised certifications, enhancing their career prospects in the IT sector. As a Premier Partner, UWTSD benefits from exclusive resources, expert support, and research collaborations, ensuring we remain at the forefront of digital innovation. 

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Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points

    The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

    Alternative entry routes

    If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider:

    • ‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study.

    Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree.

    • Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.

     Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.

    These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.

    Admissions Advice and Support

    We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.

    Visa and funding requirements

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.

    For full information read our visa application and guides.

    Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

  • The School of Applied Computing aims to produce graduates that help shape the future of computing and information systems development. The course content is contemporary and shaped for employability through close links with local and national employers.

    Students are assessed through a combination of worksheets, practicals, presentations, projects and examinations. Module assessment is often by assignment, or assignment and examination. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of coursework set and completed during the module. Project work is assessed by written report and presentation.

    Students are encouraged to use our links with Software Alliance Wales and Go Wales to work on commercial schemes for their Major Project module. Go Wales provides the opportunity of paid work placements with local businesses.

  • UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and although there aren’t currently any modules available through the medium of Welsh on this course, in all cases students can submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

    Welsh Opportunities

    As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.

  • Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as a major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade. 

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • Our graduates have excellent employment prospects in the computing, teaching, lecturing and ICT industry, as well as in other areas of the economy. Recent statistics show that the vast majority are following their chosen career paths within six months of graduating.

    Graduates would seek positions in fields such as application development, business systems analysis, database development and administration, information systems consultancy and management.

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Cyfrifiadura (Datblygu Gemau) (Llawn amser) (BSc Anrh)

Abertawe
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Ydych chi wedi’ch swyno gan gemau cyfrifiadurol a’r dechnoleg y tu ôl iddynt? Mae ein gradd Cyfrifiadura (Datblygu Gemau) yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu meddalwedd, graffigwaith cyfrifiadurol a gemau cyfrifiadurol. Mae’r rhaglen hon wedi’i chynllunio i roi’r sgiliau technegol a’r wybodaeth sydd eu hangen arnoch i lwyddo yn y diwydiant gemau a sefydliadau meddalwedd arbenigol.

Datblygu meddalwedd sydd wrth wraidd y cwrs hwn. Byddwch yn dysgu’r agweddau technegol o raglennu gemau a thechnegau datblygu gemau. Mae hyn yn cynnwys dealltwriaeth mecaneg gemau, a meithrin eich sgiliau rhaglennu. Erbyn diwedd y cwrs, byddwch yn gallu dylunio, datblygu a gweithredu meddalwedd cymhleth ar gyfer gemau a diwydiannau cysylltiedig eraill.

Trwy gydol eich astudiaethau, byddwch yn adeiladu sylfaen gadarn mewn datblygu meddalwedd ac yn ennill gwybodaeth gynhwysfawr am y maes Gemau Cyfrifiadurol. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am gyflwr presennol y diwydiant, gan sicrhau eich bod yn barod ar gyfer gyrfa lwyddiannus. Mae’r rhaglen hefyd yn rhoi pwyslais cryf ar ddysgu gydol oes, gan eich arfogi â’r sgiliau sydd eu hangen i ddiweddaru ac addasu eich galluoedd yn barhaus trwy gydol eich gyrfa.

Mae’r cwrs wedi’i strwythuro i’ch helpu i ddatblygu ystod eang o sgiliau tra hefyd yn eich galluogi i ddilyn diddordebau mwy arbenigol. Byddwch yn dysgu am reoli prosiectau gemau, gan eich galluogi i arwain a chydweithio ar brosiectau datblygu gemau yn effeithiol. Mae’r rhaglen hon yn ddelfrydol ar gyfer y rhai sy’n dymuno archwilio gwahanol agweddau ar ddylunio a datblygu gemau, gan gynnig addysg gyflawn sy’n cynnwys agweddau creadigol a thechnegol y diwydiant.

Fel myfyriwr sydd wedi graddio o’r cwrs hwn, gallwch ddisgwyl dechrau eich gyrfa fel aelod o dîm, gan weithio ar ddylunio, datblygu a gweithredu meddalwedd cymhleth ar gyfer gemau neu ddiwydiannau cysylltiedig eraill. Gall eich rôl gynnwys cydweithio â rhaglenwyr, dylunwyr ac artistiaid eraill i ddod â chysyniadau gemau’n fyw. Bydd y profiad hwn nid yn unig yn eich paratoi ar gyfer cyflogaeth ar unwaith, ond bydd hefyd yn gosod y seiliau ar gyfer twf gyrfa yn y dyfodol yn y diwydiant gemau neu sefydliadau meddalwedd arbenigol.

Mae dewis y rhaglen hon yn golygu ymrwymo i lwybr sy’n heriol ac yn werthfawr. Bydd y sgiliau a’r wybodaeth a gewch yn agor drysau i gyfleoedd cyffrous ym myd datblygu gemau cyfrifiadurol. P’un ai eich bod yn bwriadu gweithio ym maes rhaglennu gemau, dylunio  mecaneg gemau cymhleth, neu reoli prosiectau datblygu gemau ar raddfa fawr, bydd y cwrs hwn yn rhoi’r arfau a’r profiad sydd eu hangen arnoch i ragori.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
126S
Course length:
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
Entry requirements:
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Wedi’i addysgu gan staff sydd â phrofiad academaidd a diwydiant gemau perthnasol.
02
Darganfod cyfrinachau Datblygu Gemau drwy ddefnyddio C/C++.
03
Cwmpasu hanfodion rhaglennu Graffeg amser go iawn, systemau Rhith-wirionedd a Deallusrwydd Artiffisial.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Ein hathroniaeth yn y cwrs Cyfrifiadura (Datblygu Gemau) yw cyfuno gwybodaeth ddamcaniaethol â defnydd ymarferol, gan sicrhau bod myfyrwyr yn datblygu’r sgiliau creadigol a thechnegol sydd eu hangen ar gyfer y diwydiant gemau. Rydym yn pwysleisio profiad ymarferol, perthnasedd i’r diwydiant, a dysgu gydol oes i’ch arfogi â set sgiliau gynhwysfawr ac addasadwy. 

Yn y flwyddyn gyntaf, cewch eich cyflwyno i hanfodion datblygu meddalwedd, graffeg graffigwaith cyfrifiadurol a rhaglennu gemau. Bydd modiwlau yn cynnwys sgiliau rhaglennu, mecaneg gemau, ac animeiddio sylfaenol, gan ddarparu sylfaen gadarn yn agweddau technegol gemau cyfrifiadurol. Byddwch hefyd yn dechrau deall rheoli prosiectau gemau a datblygu sgiliau dysgu gydol oes.

Gorfodol 

Mae’r ail flwyddyn yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu eich gwybodaeth a’ch sgiliau mewn technegau datblygu gemau a datblygu meddalwedd. Byddwch yn ymchwilio’n ddyfnach i ddylunio meddalwedd cymhleth, datblygu eich gallu i weithredu  mecaneg gemau soffistigedig ac elfennau rhyngweithiol. Mae’r flwyddyn hon hefyd yn cynnwys cyfleoedd i weithio ar brosiectau cydweithredol, gan wella eich galluoedd gwaith tîm a rheoli prosiectau.

Gorfodol 

Yn eich blwyddyn olaf, byddwch yn arbenigo mewn meysydd o ddiddordeb, gan roi eich sgiliau technegol ar waith i greu portffolio cynhwysfawr. Byddwch yn gweithio ar brosiectau mawr sy’n efelychu amgylcheddau diwydiant gemau’r byd go iawn, gan eich paratoi ar gyfer cyflogaeth. Rhoddir pwyslais ar berthnasedd i’r diwydiant a diddordebau arbenigol, gan sicrhau eich bod yn barod iymuno â’r gweithlu neu ddilyn astudiaethau pellach.

Gorfodol 

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Premier partner 2026

UWTSD is proud to be a Cisco Premier Partner, recognising our expertise in networking and cybersecurity. This partnership provides our students with access to industry-leading technology, hands-on training, and globally recognised certifications, enhancing their career prospects in the IT sector. As a Premier Partner, UWTSD benefits from exclusive resources, expert support, and research collaborations, ensuring we remain at the forefront of digital innovation. 

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Find out more about your course, meet current students, the teaching team, and explore our campus and industry-grade facilities. 

Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • 96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS

    Mae’r sgôr tariff UCAS yn berthnasol i chi os ydych chi wedi astudio cymhwyster yn ddiweddar sy’n gyfwerth â thariff UCAS . Mae UCAS yn darparu cyfrifiannell tariff er mwyn i chi weithio allan beth yw gwerth eich cymhwyster o fewn tariff UCAS.

    Llwybrau mynediad amgen

    Os ydy’r cwrs hwn o ddiddordeb i chi, ond nid yw’r gofynion mynediad gennych i ymuno â’n gradd baglor, gallech ystyried:

    • ‘gyda Blwyddyn Sylfaen’. Mae’r llwybr hwn wedi’i gynllunio i roi cymorth ychwanegol i chi am ei fod yn rhoi blwyddyn ychwanegol (llawn amser) i chi o astudio wedi’i gefnogi.

    Unwaith y byddwch chi wedi cwblhau eich astudiaethau Blwyddyn Sylfaen, byddwch yn symud ymlaen yn awtomatig i’r brif radd.

    • Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch (TystAU). Cwrs un flwyddyn yw hwn ac mae’n gyfwerth â blwyddyn gyntaf y radd baglor tair blynedd, llawn amser.

    Unwaith y byddwch wedi cwblhau eich astudiaethau TystAU, byddwch yn gymwys i symud ymlaen i’r ddwy flynedd sy’n weddill o’r radd baglor.

    Mae’r rhain yn llwybrau delfrydol os ydych yn dychwelyd i astudio ar ôl seibiant, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio’r pwnc hwn o’r blaen, neu os na wnaethoch chi gyflawni’r graddau sydd eu hangen i gael lle ar y radd hon.

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn

    Efallai y gwnawn ni roi cynnig is i chi yn seiliedig ar ystod o ffactorau, fel eich cefndir, profiadau ac amgylchiadau unigol. Gelwir hyn yn‘Derbyniadau Cyd-destunol’. I gael cyngor a chymorth penodol, gallwch gysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadau i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad.

    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw.

    Gofynion fisa ac ariannu

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.

  • Nod yr Ysgol Cyfrifiadura Cymhwysol yw cynhyrchu graddedigion sy’n helpu i siapio dyfodol peirianneg meddalwedd.  Mae cynnwys y cwrs yn gyfoes ac wedi’i lunio er mwyn annog cyflogadwyedd drwy gysylltiadau agos gyda chyflogwyr lleol a chenedlaethol.

    Caiff myfyrwyr eu hasesu trwy gyfuniad o daflenni gwaith, asesiadau ymarferol, cyflwyniadau, prosiectau ac arholiadau.  Yn aml, caiff modylau eu hasesu drwy aseiniadau, neu aseiniad ac arholiad. Gall y marc terfynol ar gyfer rhai modylau gynnwys gosod a chwblhau un neu fwy darn o waith cwrs yn ystod y modwl. Caiff gwaith prosiect ei asesu gan adroddiad ysgrifenedig a chyflwyniad.

    Anogir myfyrwyr i ddefnyddio ein cysylltiadau gyda Chynghrair Meddalwedd Cymru a Go Wales i weithio ar gynlluniau masnachol ar gyfer eu modwl Prosiect Mawr.  Mae Go Wales yn darparu’r cyfle i fynd ar leoliadau gwaith â chyflog gyda busnesau lleol.

  • Mae’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ei bod yn Brifysgol ddwyieithog ac er nad oes unrhyw fodiwlau ar gael drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar y cwrs hwn ar hyn o bryd, ym mhob achos gall myfyrwyr gyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg a Chymreig

    A ninnau’n brifysgol flaenllaw yng Nghymru, rydym yn falch o gynnig gwasanaethau cymorth a neuaddau preswyl arbennig i fyfyrwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith, gan annog ymdeimlad o gymuned a chartref oddi cartref, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau i siaradwyr Cymraeg a dod yn aelod o’n cangen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu a datblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.

  • Mae’n bosibl cwblhau’r rhaglen astudio hon heb unrhyw gostau ychwanegol.

    Efallai yr hoffai myfyrwyr brynu deunyddiau ar gyfer modylau, megis y Prif Brosiect ond nid yw hyn yn ofynnol ac ni chaiff effaith ar y radd derfynol. 

  • Efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael arian i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaethau.  I ddysgu am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsarïau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Bwrsarïau ac Ysgoloriaethau.

  • Mae gan ein graddedigion ragolygon gwaith rhagorol yn y diwydiant cyfrifiadura, addysgu, darlithio a TGCh, yn ogystal â meysydd eraill o’r economi. Dengys ystadegau diweddar bod y mwyafrif helaeth yn dilyn eu dewis lwybrau gyrfaol o fewn chwe mis i raddio.

    Byddai graddedigion yn chwilio am swyddi fel Rhaglennydd Iau, Prif Raglennydd, Rhaglennydd Injan/Offer, Rhaglennydd Graffeg/Effeithiau Arbennig/Rendro, Rhaglennydd/Peiriannydd Awdio, Rhaglennydd Deallusrwydd Artiffisial, Rhwydweithio/Aml-chwaraewr, Rhaglennydd Rhwydweithio, Rhaglennydd Gemau Symudol, Rhaglennydd Ffiseg, Pheiriannydd Meddalwedd, Datblygwr Meddalwedd ayb.

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Computing (Games Development) (Full-time) (BSc Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
96-112 UCAS Points

Are you fascinated by computer games and the technology behind them? Our Computing (Games Development) degree focuses on software development, computer graphics, and computer games. This programme is designed to give you the technical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the games industry and specialist software organisations.

Software development is at the heart of this course. You will learn the technical aspects of games programming and games development techniques. This includes understanding game mechanics, and honing your programming skills. By the end of the course, you will be able to design, develop, and implement complex software for games and other related industries.

Throughout your studies, you will build a solid foundation in software development and gain comprehensive knowledge of the Computer Games area. This will include up-to-date insights into the current state of the industry, ensuring you are well-prepared for a successful career. The programme also places a strong emphasis on lifelong learning, equipping you with the skills needed to continuously update and adapt your abilities throughout your career.

The course is structured to help you develop a broad range of skills while also allowing you to pursue more specialist interests. You will learn about game project management, enabling you to lead and collaborate on game development projects effectively. This programme is ideal for those who wish to explore various aspects of game design and development, offering a well-rounded education that covers both the creative and technical sides of the industry.

As a graduate of this course, you can expect to start your career as a member of a team, working on the designing, developing, and implementing of complex software for games or other related industries. Your role may involve collaborating with other programmers, designers, and artists to bring game concepts to life. This experience will not only prepare you for immediate employment but will also set the stage for future career growth within the games industry or specialist software organisations.

Choosing this programme means committing to a pathway that is both challenging and rewarding. The skills and knowledge you gain will open doors to exciting opportunities in the world of computer games development. Whether you aim to work in games programming, design intricate game mechanics, or manage large-scale game development projects, this course will provide you with the tools and experience needed to excel.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
126S
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96-112 UCAS Points

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Taught by staff with relevant academic and games industry experience.
02
Discover the secrets to Games Development using C/C++.
03
Cover the essentials of real-time Graphics programming, Virtual Reality systems and Artificial Intelligence.

What you will learn

Our philosophy in the Computing (Games Development) course is to blend theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring students develop both the creative and technical skills needed for the games industry. We emphasise hands-on experience, industry relevance, and lifelong learning to equip you with a comprehensive and adaptable skill set.

In the first year, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of software development, computer graphics, and games programming. Modules will cover programming skills, game mechanics, and basic animation, providing a solid foundation in the technical aspects of computer games. You will also begin to understand game project management and develop lifelong learning skills.

Compulsory

Software Development

(20 credits)

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

(20 credits)

Network and Cybersecurity Essentials

(20 credits)

Learning in the Digital Era

(20 credits)

Game Design and History

(20 credits)

Mathematics

(20 credits)

The second year focuses on advancing your knowledge and skills in games development techniques and software development. You will delve deeper into complex software design, developing your ability to implement sophisticated game mechanics and interactive elements. This year also includes opportunities to work on collaborative projects, enhancing your teamwork and project management abilities.

Compulsory

Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation

(20 credits)

Indie Game Development

(20 credits)

Data Security and Compliance

(20 credits)

Advanced Software Development

(20 credits)

Games Architecture and Mechanics

(20 credits)

Software Engineering Principles and Testing

(20 credits)

In your final year, you will specialise in areas of interest, applying your technical skills to create a comprehensive portfolio. You will work on major projects that simulate real-world games industry environments, preparing you for employment. Emphasis is placed on industry relevance and specialist interests, ensuring you are ready to enter the workforce or pursue further studies.

Compulsory

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

(20 credits)

Emerging Trends

(20 credits)

Graphics and Games Programming

(20 credits)

GPU Programming

(20 credits)

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Premier partner 2026

UWTSD is proud to be a Cisco Premier Partner, recognising our expertise in networking and cybersecurity. This partnership provides our students with access to industry-leading technology, hands-on training, and globally recognised certifications, enhancing their career prospects in the IT sector. As a Premier Partner, UWTSD benefits from exclusive resources, expert support, and research collaborations, ensuring we remain at the forefront of digital innovation. 

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Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points

    The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

    Alternative entry routes

    If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider:

    • ‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study.

    Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree.

    • Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.

     Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.

    These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.

    Admissions Advice and Support

    We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.

    Visa and funding requirements

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.

    For full information read our visa application and guides.

    Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

  • The School of Applied Computing aims to produce graduates that help shape the future of software engineering.  The course content is contemporary and shaped for employability through close links with local and national employers.

    Students are assessed through a combination of worksheets, practicals, presentations, projects and examinations.  Module assessment is often by assignment, or assignment and examination. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of coursework set and completed during the module. Project work is assessed by written report and presentation.

    Students are encouraged to use our links with Software Alliance Wales and Go Wales to work on commercial schemes for their Major Project module.  Go Wales provides the opportunity of paid work placements with local businesses.

  • UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and although there aren’t currently any modules available through the medium of Welsh on this course, in all cases students can submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

    Welsh Opportunities

    As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.

  • It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.

    Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as Major Project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade achieved. 

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • Our graduates have excellent employment prospects in the computing, teaching, lecturing and ICT industry, as well as in other areas of the economy. Recent statistics show that the vast majority are following their chosen career paths within six months of graduating.

    Graduates would seek positions as Junior Programmer, Lead Programmer, Engine/Tools Programmer, Graphics/Special Effects/Rendering Programmer, Audio Programmer/Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Programmer, Networking/Multiplayer, Networking Programmer, Mobile Games Programmer, Physics Programmer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, etc.

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Cyfrifiadura (Peirianneg Meddalwedd) (Llawn amser) (BSc Anrh)

Abertawe
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Mae ein rhaglen BSc Peirianneg Meddalwedd wedi’i llunio i roi i chi’r sgiliau a’r wybodaeth hanfodol sydd eu hangen i ffynnu yn y byd cyflym sydd ohoni sy’n cael ei yrru gan dechnoleg.  Gyda phwyslais cryf ar dueddiadau’r diwydiant, arferion gorau, a thechnolegau o’r radd flaenaf, mae’r cwrs hwn yn eich paratoi i fodloni gofynion y byd peirianneg meddalwedd datblygol. 

Cewch ddealltwriaeth gynhwysfawr o ddatblygu meddalwedd ac egwyddorion dylunio, gyda ffocws ar gymwysiadau ymarferol o’r byd go iawn.  O’r diwrnod cyntaf byddwch yn gweithio mewn labordai arbenigol, gan ddefnyddio offer a thechnegau o safon diwydiant i ddatrys problemau cymhleth, gan sicrhau eich bod yn barod i gyfrannu tuag at brosiectau arloesol yn syth ar ôl graddio. 

Gydol y rhaglen, byddwch yn ymgysylltu â methodolegau diweddaraf y diwydiant, megis datblygu ystwyth, arferion DevOps, a chyfrifiadura cwmwl, gan sicrhau eich bod yn aros yn gyfredol â disgwyliadau’r farchnad.  Byddwch yn datblygu eich arbenigedd ar draws ystod o feysydd y mae galw amdanynt, yn cynnwys datblygu ‘pentwr llawn’, pensaernïaeth meddalwedd, a thechnegau rhaglennu uwch, gan fireinio eich gallu i ddylunio, datblygu a defnyddio systemau meddalwedd cadarn. 

Mae ein cwricwlwm wedi’i adeiladu o gwmpas meithrin profiad ymarferol.  Byddwch yn gweithio ar brosiectau sy’n efelychu heriau’r byd go iawn, gan roi’r cyfle i chi gymhwyso beth byddwch yn ei ddysgu mewn amgylcheddau sy’n adlewyrchu lleoliadau diwydiant.  Bydd y profiad ymarferol hwn yn hanfodol o ran meithrin y sgiliau datrys problemau, a’r sgiliau cydweithio a thechnegol y mae cyflogwyr yn chwilio amdanynt. 

Rydym yn blaenoriaethu eich cyflogadwyedd drwy ymgorffori sgiliau trosglwyddadwy allweddol yn y rhaglen.  Byddwch yn datblygu arbenigedd mewn rheoli prosiectau, cydweithio mewn tîm, a meddwl yn feirniadol, gan sicrhau eich bod wedi’ch paratoi ar gyfer rolau amrywiol mewn sefydliadau meddalwedd arbenigol neu gwmnïau sy’n cael eu gyrru gan dechnoleg mewn amryw o sectorau. 

Diweddarir cynnwys y rhaglen yn barhaus i adlewyrchu’r datblygiadau diweddaraf yn y maes, gan sicrhau eich bod yn graddio â’r offer a’r wybodaeth angenrheidiol i ragori mewn diwydiant sy’n newid yn barhaus.  P’un a fydd llwybr eich gyrfa’n arwain at rolau ym meysydd datblygu meddalwedd, pensaernïaeth systemau, neu reoli prosiectau meddalwedd mawr, mae’r cwrs hwn wedi’i lunio i’ch rhoi chi ar y ffordd i lwyddo. 

Caiff ein rhaglen BSc Peirianneg Meddalwedd ei chyflwyno gan dîm o staff profiadol iawn â chefndir helaeth mewn diwydiant ac arbenigedd yn y maes.  Mae llawer o’n darlithwyr wedi gweithio mewn cwmnïau technoleg blaenllaw ac yn dod â gwybodaeth o’r byd go iawn i’r ystafell ddosbarth, gan sicrhau eich bod yn elwa o’r mewnwelediadau a’r arferion diweddaraf yn y diwydiant.  Mae’r profiad ymarferol hwn yn cyfoethogi’r amgylchedd dysgu, gan ddarparu arweiniad ar eich cyfer sy’n berthnasol yn uniongyrchol i’r byd peirianneg meddalwedd sydd ohoni.  Byddwch yn datblygu safbwyntiau gwerthfawr ar dueddiadau sy’n dod i’r amlwg ac arferion gorau, gan eich paratoi i ragori yn eich gyrfa yn y dyfodol. 

Ar ôl cwblhau’r radd, byddwch yn fedrus wrth ddefnyddio offer a methodolegau peirianneg meddalwedd fodern, ac â’r sgiliau angenrheidiol i wneud eich ffordd drwy ecosystemau meddalwedd cymhleth heddiw ac yfory. Bydd ein gradd Peirianneg Meddalwedd yn eich paratoi nid yn unig am eich swydd gyntaf, ond am yrfa sydd ar flaen y gad o ran technoleg. 

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • Saesneg
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
145S
Course length:
3 Blynedd Llawn amser
Entry requirements:
96-112 o Bwyntiau UCAS

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Accredited:
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Pam dewis y cwrs hwn

01
Mae’n rhoi ichi’r holl sgiliau sydd eu hangen i fynd i weithio yn y diwydiant peirianneg meddalwedd.
02
Ewch ar y llwybr carlam i statws Peiriannydd Siartredig (CEng) trwy gwblhau ein cwrs sydd wedi’i achredu gan Gymdeithas Cyfrifiaduron Prydain (BCS).
03
Dysgwch sgiliau rhaglennu sy’n berthnasol i’r diwydiant peirianneg meddalwedd.

Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu

Rydym yn credu mewn dysgu ymarferol ynghyd â sylfeini damcaniaethol cryf. Mae ein dull addysgu yn sicrhau eich bod yn ennill sgiliau sy’n berthnasol i’r diwydiant, gan eich paratoi i ragori mewn amgylcheddau yn y byd go iawn.

Yn eich blwyddyn gyntaf, byddwch yn dysgu hanfodion ieithoedd rhaglennu, technegau datblygu meddalwedd ac egwyddorion peirianneg meddalwedd. Byddwch yn datblygu sgiliau datrys problemau sylfaenol ac yn cael profiad ymarferol gyda thechnolegau blaengar.

Gorfodol 

Bydd eich ail flwyddyn yn canolbwyntio ar ddiogelwch data a chydymffurfiaeth uwch ac egwyddorion peirianneg meddalwedd a phrofi. Byddwch yn ymchwilio i systemau gweithredu ac uwch datblygu meddalwedd uwch, gan wella eich gallu i ddatblygu a rheoli systemau meddalwedd cymhleth.

Gorfodol 

Yn eich blwyddyn olaf, byddwch yn arbenigo mewn deallusrwydd artiffisial a dysgu peirianyddol gyda phwyslais cryf ar dueddiadau newydd a sgiliau proffesiynol. Byddwch yn gweithio ar brosiect annibynnol, gan roi eich gwybodaeth ar waith i ddatrys problemau diwydiant, gan sicrhau eich bod yn barod ar gyfer gyrfa.

Gorfodol 

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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Premier partner 2026

UWTSD is proud to be a Cisco Premier Partner, recognising our expertise in networking and cybersecurity. This partnership provides our students with access to industry-leading technology, hands-on training, and globally recognised certifications, enhancing their career prospects in the IT sector. As a Premier Partner, UWTSD benefits from exclusive resources, expert support, and research collaborations, ensuring we remain at the forefront of digital innovation. 

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Visit us at an Open Day or Open Evening

Find out more about your course, meet current students, the teaching team, and explore our campus and industry-grade facilities. 

Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Gwybodaeth allweddol

  • 96-112 o Bwyntiau Tariff UCAS

    Mae’r sgôr tariff UCAS yn berthnasol i chi os ydych chi wedi astudio cymhwyster yn ddiweddar sy’n gyfwerth â thariff UCAS . Mae UCAS yn darparu cyfrifiannell tariff er mwyn i chi weithio allan beth yw gwerth eich cymhwyster o fewn tariff UCAS.

    Llwybrau mynediad amgen

    Os ydy’r cwrs hwn o ddiddordeb i chi, ond nid yw’r gofynion mynediad gennych i ymuno â’n gradd baglor, gallech ystyried:

    • ‘gyda Blwyddyn Sylfaen’. Mae’r llwybr hwn wedi’i gynllunio i roi cymorth ychwanegol i chi am ei fod yn rhoi blwyddyn ychwanegol (llawn amser) i chi o astudio wedi’i gefnogi.

    Unwaith y byddwch chi wedi cwblhau eich astudiaethau Blwyddyn Sylfaen, byddwch yn symud ymlaen yn awtomatig i’r brif radd.

    • Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch (TystAU). Cwrs un flwyddyn yw hwn ac mae’n gyfwerth â blwyddyn gyntaf y radd baglor tair blynedd, llawn amser.

    Unwaith y byddwch wedi cwblhau eich astudiaethau TystAU, byddwch yn gymwys i symud ymlaen i’r ddwy flynedd sy’n weddill o’r radd baglor.

    Mae’r rhain yn llwybrau delfrydol os ydych yn dychwelyd i astudio ar ôl seibiant, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio’r pwnc hwn o’r blaen, neu os na wnaethoch chi gyflawni’r graddau sydd eu hangen i gael lle ar y radd hon.

    Cyngor a Chymorth Derbyn

    Efallai y gwnawn ni roi cynnig is i chi yn seiliedig ar ystod o ffactorau, fel eich cefndir, profiadau ac amgylchiadau unigol. Gelwir hyn yn‘Derbyniadau Cyd-destunol’. I gael cyngor a chymorth penodol, gallwch gysylltu â’n tîm ymholiadau i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad.

    Gofynion Iaith Saesneg

    Os nad Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, neu os nad ydych wedi astudio drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg o’r blaen, mae ein gofyniad arferol yn gyfwerth â sgôr o 6.0 y System Brofi Iaith Saesneg Rhyngwladol (Prawf Academaidd IELTS), heb gael llai na 5.5 ym mhob un o’r is-brofion. Rydym hefyd yn derbyn profion iaith Saesneg eraill.

    Ewch i ymweld ag adran Ceisiadau Rhyngwladol ein gwefan i ddysgu rhagor am ein Gofynion Iaith Saesneg a Chyrsiau Iaith Saesneg ymlaen llaw.

    Gofynion fisa ac ariannu

    Os nad ydych o’r DU ac nid oes gennych breswyliad yma yn barod, efallai bydd angen i chi wneud cais am fisa.

    Ar gyfer cyrsiau sy’n fwy na chwe mis, bydd angen fisa myfyrwyr arnoch chi.

    Dylai myfyrwyr rhyngwladol sydd angen fisa Myfyriwr wneud cais am ein cyrsiau llawn amser gan eu bod yn gymwys ar gyfer nawdd fisa Myfyriwr.

    I gael yr holl wybodaeth, darllenwch y dudalen gwneud cais am fisa a chanllawiau.

    Sylwch mai dim ond ar gyfer rhaglenni wyneb yn wyneb, ar gampws, heb elfennau astudio ar-lein y gall myfyrwyr sy’n derbyn Cymorth Ffederal yr Unol Daleithiau wneud cais.

  • Nod yr Ysgol Cyfrifiadura Cymhwysol yw cynhyrchu graddedigion sy’n helpu i siapio dyfodol peirianneg meddalwedd. Mae cynnwys y cwrs yn gyfoes ac wedi’i lunio er mwyn annog cyflogadwyedd drwy gysylltiadau agos gyda chyflogwyr lleol a chenedlaethol.

    Caiff myfyrwyr eu hasesu trwy gyfuniad o daflenni gwaith, asesiadau ymarferol, cyflwyniadau, prosiectau ac arholiadau. Yn aml, caiff modylau eu hasesu drwy aseiniadau, neu aseiniad ac arholiad. Gall y marc terfynol ar gyfer rhai modylau gynnwys gosod a chwblhau un neu fwy darn o waith cwrs yn ystod y modwl. Caiff gwaith prosiect ei asesu gan adroddiad ysgrifenedig a chyflwyniad.

    Anogir myfyrwyr i ddefnyddio ein cysylltiadau gyda Chynghrair Meddalwedd Cymru a Go Wales i weithio ar gynlluniau masnachol ar gyfer eu modwl Prosiect Mawr.  Mae Go Wales yn darparu’r cyfle i fynd ar leoliadau gwaith â chyflog gyda busnesau lleol.

  • Mae’r Drindod Dewi Sant yn ymfalchïo yn y ffaith ei bod yn Brifysgol ddwyieithog ac er nad oes unrhyw fodiwlau ar gael drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ar y cwrs hwn ar hyn o bryd, ym mhob achos gall myfyrwyr gyflwyno asesiadau ysgrifenedig drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

    Cyfleoedd Cymraeg a Chymreig

    A ninnau’n brifysgol flaenllaw yng Nghymru, rydym yn falch o gynnig gwasanaethau cymorth a neuaddau preswyl arbennig i fyfyrwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith, gan annog ymdeimlad o gymuned a chartref oddi cartref, gan gynnwys ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau i siaradwyr Cymraeg a dod yn aelod o’n cangen fywiog y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

    Cyfleoedd i Ddysgu Cymraeg

    Rydym hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd i ddysgu a datblygu eich sgiliau Cymraeg.

  • Mae’n bosibl cwblhau’r rhaglen astudio hon heb unrhyw gostau ychwanegol.

    Efallai yr hoffai myfyrwyr brynu deunyddiau ar gyfer modylau, megis prif brosiect ond nid yw hyn yn ofynnol ac ni chaiff effaith ar y radd derfynol.

    Lleoliad

    Bydd ffi ychwanegol o £1800 ar gyfer myfyrwyr sy’n dewis astudio’r rhaglen gyda’r lleoliad blwyddyn mewn diwydiant dewisol.

  • Efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael arian i helpu i gefnogi eich astudiaethau.  I ddysgu am ysgoloriaethau, bwrsarïau a chyfleoedd ariannu eraill sydd ar gael, ewch i’n hadran Bwrsarïau ac Ysgoloriaethau.

  • Mae gan ein graddedigion ragolygon gwaith rhagorol yn y diwydiant cyfrifiadura, addysgu, darlithio a TGCh, yn ogystal â meysydd eraill o’r economi. Dengys ystadegau diweddar bod y mwyafrif helaeth yn dilyn eu dewis lwybrau gyrfaol o fewn chwe mis i raddio.

    Byddai graddedigion yn chwilio am swyddi fel: Rhaglennydd Ffiseg, Peiriannydd Meddalwedd, Datblygwr Meddalwedd, Profwr Meddalwedd a Rheolwr Adeiladu TG.

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Computing (Software Engineering) (Full-time) (BSc Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
96-112 UCAS Points

Our BSc Software Engineering programme is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world. With a strong emphasis on industry trends, best practices, and cutting-edge technologies, this course prepares you to meet the demands of the evolving software engineering landscape.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of both software development and design principles, with a focus on practical, real-world applications. From day one, you will work in specialist labs, using industry-standard tools and techniques to solve complex problems, ensuring that you are ready to contribute to innovative projects immediately upon graduation.

Throughout the programme, you will engage with the latest industry methodologies, such as agile development, DevOps practices, and cloud computing, ensuring you stay current with market expectations. You’ll develop your expertise across a range of in-demand areas, including full-stack development, software architecture, and advanced programming techniques, all while honing your ability to design, develop, and deploy robust software systems.

Our curriculum is built around fostering hands-on, practical experience. You will work on projects that simulate real-world challenges, giving you the chance to apply what you learn in environments that mirror industry settings. This practical experience will be essential in building the problem-solving, collaboration, and technical skills that employers are looking for.

We prioritise your employability by incorporating key transferable skills into the programme. You’ll develop expertise in project management, team collaboration, and critical thinking, ensuring you’re prepared for diverse roles in specialist software organisations or tech-driven companies across various sectors.

The programme’s content is continuously updated to reflect the latest advancements in the field, ensuring you graduate with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in an ever-changing industry. Whether your career path leads to roles in software development, system architecture, or managing large-scale software projects, this course is designed to set you up for success.

Our BSc Software Engineering programme is delivered by a team of highly experienced staff with extensive industry backgrounds and expertise in the field. Many of our lecturers have worked in leading tech companies and bring real-world knowledge to the classroom, ensuring that you benefit from the latest industry insights and practices. This practical experience enriches the learning environment, providing you with guidance that is directly relevant to today’s software engineering landscape. You’ll gain valuable perspectives on emerging trends and best practices, preparing you to excel in your future career.

Upon completion, you will be proficient in using modern software engineering tools and methodologies, equipped with the skills necessary to navigate the complex software ecosystems of today and tomorrow. Our Software Engineering degree will prepare you not just for your first job, but for a career at the forefront of technology.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
145S
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96-112 UCAS Points

Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year

Accredited:
BCS The Chartered Institute for IT Logo

Why choose this course?

01
Equips you with all the necessary job-ready skills to enter the software engineering industry.
02
Fast track to Chartered Engineer status (CEng) by completing our British Computer Society (BCS) accredited course.
03
Learn programming skills relevant to the software engineering industry.

What you will learn

We believe in hands-on, practical learning combined with strong theoretical foundations. Our teaching approach ensures you gain industry-relevant skills, preparing you to excel in real-world environments. 

In your first year, you will learn the basics of programming languages, software development techniques, and software engineering principles. You will develop foundational problem-solving skills and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.

Compulsory 

Software Development

(20 credits)

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

(20 credits)

Introduction to Web and Database Concepts

(20 credits)

Network and Cybersecurity Essentials

(20 credits)

Learning in the Digital Era

(20 credits)

Mathematics

(20 credits)

Your second year will focus on advanced data security and compliance and software engineering principles and testing. You will delve into operating systems and advanced software development, enhancing your ability to develop and manage complex software systems.

Compulsory 

Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation

(20 credits)

Network Operating Systems and Services

(20 credits)

Databases Application Development

(20 credits)

Data Security and Compliance

(20 credits)

Advanced Software Development

(20 credits)

Software Engineering Principles and Testing

(20 credits)

In your final year, you will specialise in artificial intelligence and machine learning with a strong emphasis on emerging trends and professional skills. You will work on an independent project, applying your knowledge to solve industry problems, ensuring you are career-ready.

Compulsory 

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

(20 credits)

Emerging Trends

(20 credits)

Cloud-Based Web Services

(20 credits)

Socket Programming and Concurrency

(20 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.

    You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.

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UWTSD is proud to be a Cisco Premier Partner, recognising our expertise in networking and cybersecurity. This partnership provides our students with access to industry-leading technology, hands-on training, and globally recognised certifications, enhancing their career prospects in the IT sector. As a Premier Partner, UWTSD benefits from exclusive resources, expert support, and research collaborations, ensuring we remain at the forefront of digital innovation. 

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Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points

    The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

    Alternative entry routes

    If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider:

    • ‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study.

    Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree.

    • Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.

     Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.

    These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.

    Admissions Advice and Support

    We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

    Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.

    Visa and funding requirements

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

    For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.

    International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.

    For full information read our visa application and guides.

    Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

  • The School of Applied Computing aims to produce graduates that help shape the future of software engineering. The course content is contemporary and shaped for employability through close links with local and national employers.

    Students are assessed through a combination of worksheets, practicals, presentations, projects and examinations. Module assessment is often by assignment, or assignment and examination. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of coursework set and completed during the module. Project work is assessed by a written report and presentation.

    Students are encouraged to use our links with Software Alliance Wales and Go Wales to work on commercial schemes for their Major Project module.  Go Wales provides the opportunity of paid work placements with local businesses.

  • UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and although there aren’t currently any modules available through the medium of Welsh on this course, in all cases students can submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

    Welsh Opportunities

    As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.

    Opportunities to Learn Welsh

    We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.

  • It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.

    Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as Major Project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.

    Placement

    There will be an additional fee of £1800 for students who choose to study the programme with the optional year in industry placement.

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • Our graduates have excellent employment prospects in the computing, teaching, lecturing and ICT industry, as well as in other areas of the economy. Recent statistics show that the vast majority are following their chosen career paths within six months of graduating.

    Graduates would seek positions as, for example, Physics Programmer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Software Tester and IT Build Manager.

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