Computer Science at Aberystwyth University covers a vast range of topics including programming, computer operating systems, software design and the engineering of large software systems - with cutting-edge research. It is also the department’s most flexible degree, providing core modules that are key for a career in Computer Science. The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) accredited course will equip students with specialist skills such as software engineering, graphics and visualisation, artificial intelligence, robotics, telematics, mobile computing and open source computing - that are highly sought out by employers in this industry. The prestigious MComp in Computer Science is similar to the Bachelors degree but provides an extra year of instruction in the form of an integrated Masters.
Why study Computer Science (MComp) at Aberystwyth University?
- Students on this course will be taught by lecturers who have close links with the industry and software engineering conferences.
At Aberystwyth our Computer Science students have access to:
- Regularly updated laboratories providing access to a full range of computing environments including iMacs, Linux and Windows
- Core modules in computer science
- Use of state of the art research equipment, including mobile robots, sailing robots and manipulator arms, vision and motion tracking systems.