MSc Computer Science - Informatique Swansea
Course overview
The MSc Computer Science - Informatique is a two-year dual award master's degree offered jointly by Swansea University and Université Grenoble Alpes in France. The Swansea route involves completing the first year of study in Wales before transferring to Grenoble for the final year, resulting in the earning of degrees from both universities.
The curriculum encompasses a broad range of subjects, including IT Security, Big Data, Machine Learning, and Web Application Development, all of which are based at the high-tech Computational Foundry. The second year allows students to specialise in tracks such as Data Science or Graphics, Vision and Robotics, culminating in a compulsory project dissertation.
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement, and appropriate academic or professional references. They may also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a second-class honours degree, upper division (2:1) from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification, in Computer Science or a related computational discipline.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score an IELTS minimum of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), or submit equivalent test scores.
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.
Career opportunities
Completing this dual master's degree significantly enhances career prospects due to the international experience and specialist knowledge gained in advanced computing systems. Graduates often progress to rewarding employment within respected global organisations.
- Change Coordinator
- Web Developer
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- IT Developer
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Computer Science - Informatique at Swansea University is £11,650 for international students.
Admission
Students can apply through the direct application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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