MSc Computer Science - Informatique

Program Overview

Swansea University and Université Grenoble Alpes offer a dual award MSc in Computer Science: Informatique, leading to degrees from both institutions. The two-year program involves one year in Swansea and one year in Grenoble, with specializations available in various areas of computer science. Graduates benefit from enhanced career prospects and employment opportunities in respected organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Swansea University and Université Grenoble Alpes offer two dual award MSc degrees in Computer Science: Informatique. Both courses lead to degrees from both universities and both are two academic years long, involving one year in Swansea and one year in Grenoble. The year in Grenoble is usually taught in English but can be taken in French if you are sufficiently fluent. The Swansea route starts in Swansea and finishes in Grenoble. The available specialisms are:

• Advanced Information Systems and Software Engineering
• AI and the Web
• Graphics, Vision and Robotics
• Data Science
• High-Confidence Embedded and Cyberphysical Systems
• Parallel, Distributed and Embedded Systems
• Ubiquitous and Interactive Systems
Our £32.5m Computational Foundry lies at the heart of the Swansea course. Sophisticated teaching and research equipment include a Vision and Biometric Lab, a Maker Lab, a Theory Lab, a Cyber Security/Networking Lab, a User Lab and Visualisation Suite. Did you know? Computer Science at Swansea University is widely acknowledged as a leading UK department, with rankings reflecting teaching and research excellence. Top 201-250 in the World for Computer Science and Information Systems (QS World University Rankings 2023) 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 You will be taught by inspiring computer science experts such as Professor Matt Jones, widely recognised as a leader in the empowerment of rural digital communities in the UK and across the developing world.

Outline:

This course starts in Swansea and finishes in Grenoble. You build 120 credits from a selection of 15-credit modules in the first part of the course at Swansea. In the second part of the course you take a compulsory 60-credit project module, and select a further optional 60-credit module depending on your specialisation. Over the course of this degree you will be taught by staff from internationally renowned research groups. Their knowledge of constant developments in computer science helps to keep your learning fresh and relevant to the wider industry. Our commitment to keeping up with the technological curve is reflected in the hardware you will be working with every day. Swansea laboratories are continually upgraded to ensure equipment is never more than three years old, and rarely more than two. Three fully networked laboratories are currently in use.

Careers:

Completing this MSc will enhance your computer science career prospects and may broaden your horizons when it comes to finding work. Graduates often progress to rewarding employment within a respected organisation. Below are some recent examples.

• Software engineer, Motorola Solutions
• Change coordinator, CGI Group
• Software developer/engineer, NS Technology
• Workflow developer, Irwin Mitchell
• IT developer, Crimsan Consultants
• Programmer, Evil Twin Artworks
• Web developer & web support, VSI Thinking
• Software developer, Wireless Innovations
• Associate business application analyst, CDC Software
• Software developer, OpenBet Technologies
• Technical support consultant, Alterian
• Programming, Rock It
• Software developer, BMJ Group

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

MSc 2 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 4,900 £ 10,050 September 2024 £ 5,150 £ 10,550 MSc 2 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 4,900 £ 10,050 September 2024 £ 5,150 £ 10,550 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.