BSc Computer Science (Top-up)
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Why study
Computer Science at Aberystwyth University? Flexible, with a wide range of options, allowing you to pursue your interests. Employability is embedded in the structure of this degree.
You will have access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers. It is taught by lecturers many of whom are conducting cutting edge research and who have close links with industry. You will have access to robotic equipment including Arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots.
Almost all of the Department of Computer Science lecturers are qualified to PhD level, and those who are not have considerable research or industrial experience. All new lecturers are required to obtain the PGCTHE, and hence are Senior Fellows or Fellows of the Higher Education Academy. The department also employs a number of part time demonstrators and tutors and some student demonstrators, who are selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Research fellows and research assistants (mostly PhD qualified) may also be involved in delivering occasional teaching when it is appropriate.
Key highlights
- Dedicated Linux and Mac OS X laboratories plus central servers
- Hands-on access to Arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots
- Taught by research-active lecturers with close industry links
- Employability embedded throughout the structure of the degree
- Flexible structure with a wide range of optional modules
- Nearly all lecturers PhD-qualified or Higher Education Academy Fellows
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 — GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): A level 5 qualification, such as HND or FdSc, in Computer Science or closely related subject.
Scholarships
Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships
Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.
Up to £2,000Caru Aber International Award
Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.
Up to £1,000International Accommodation Award
This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.
International Family Award
International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.
Up to £1,000Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary
The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.
Up to £500Mathematics Department Award
Up to £500 a year.
Music Scholarships
£650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.
Up to £650Waldo Williams Scholarship
Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.
Welsh Medium Study Bursary
Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.
Careers this course leads to
- Software developer
- Software engineer
- Web developer
- Systems analyst
- IT consultant
- Robotics software engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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