Entry requirements

Candidates should normally have a 2.1 Honours Degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related discipline.

IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.0) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

The MSc by Research in Visual and Interactive Computing allows you to undertake a year-long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research.

Your visual and interactive computing research project will be shaped by participation in research 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.

While this programme usually finishes after a year, it can be used to progress to the second year of a PhD degree in the appropriate circumstances.

Computer Science at Swansea University is widely acknowledged as a leading UK department, with a raft of impressive rankings reflecting teaching and research excellence. The College is ranked:

8th in the UK overall [Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019]
In the UK Top 20 for Research Excellence [Research Excellence Framework 2014]
14th in the UK for research [Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019]
UK University of the Year Runner-up and Welsh University of the Year [Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019]
Computer Science and Engineering at Swansea is world-ranked 401-500 in the 2017 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). We have the highest percentage of top-class researchers of any Computer Science department in Wales, while 70% of the research activity assessed is categorised as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Information for international students

Since its foundation in 1920, Swansea University has embraced opportunities to think globally. The vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures on campus greatly enriches our learning and teaching environment. We understand the type of support our international students need to help them settle into student life in a new country.

Fees and funding

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out more about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page: www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc by research
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Swansea University Postgraduate
Email
study@swansea.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1792 295358