Theoretical Computer Science, MSc by Research
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start date: MSc by Research - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. The MSc by Research in Theoretical Computer Science allows you to undertake a year-long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research. Your research project will be shaped by participation in activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups.
All postgraduate Computer Science programmes give you the transferable skills and knowledge to capitalise on employment opportunities in the burgeoning and ever-evolving technology industry. Computer Science at Swansea University is widely acknowledged as a leading UK department, with a raft of impressive rankings reflecting teaching and research excellence. Why Computer Science at Swansea?
Top 250 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024 for Computer Science and Information Systems) Top 201-250 in the world (THE World University Rankings 2025) 100% world leading and internationally excellent ratings for research impact - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 90% of our research is world leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Top 150 (Shanghai Rankings (Academic Rankings of World Universities) - Subject Rankings 2025)
Key highlights
- Year-long individual research project in theoretical computer science
- Research shaped by seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork
- Membership of one of the department's established research groups
- Transferable skills for careers in the technology industry
- Department rated 90% world leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- PhD researcher in computer science
- Research assistant
- Software engineer
- Formal methods engineer
- Algorithm developer
- Data scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £22,500 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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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