MSc Computer Science - Informatique (Swansea)

The MSc Computer Science - Informatique at Swansea is a truly unique and immersive experience, designed to give you an incredible international perspective alongside a solid, practical foundation in computer science. Your year will be split between Swansea and a partner university in France, meaning you'll gain hands-on experience in two different academic cultures and tech environments. This programme is far more than a standard degree; it's a career-defining adventure that will build your technical skills, your language abilities, and your global professional network.

Your experiential learning is dual-focused, taking full advantage of the world-class facilities and teaching methods at both institutions:

• Two World-Class Campuses: You will spend your first semester immersed in our state-of-the-art Computational Foundry at Swansea, a £32.5 million facility with cutting-edge labs and collaborative spaces. For your second semester, you will study at one of our prestigious partner institutions in France, such as Université de Bretagne Sud, gaining access to their specialised facilities and expertise.

• Practical Software & Development Tools: At both locations, you'll get hands-on with the essential programming languages, development environments, and software tools that are fundamental to the global tech industry, building a versatile and internationally relevant skillset.

• International Group Projects: The structure inherently involves collaborative work within a diverse cohort of international students, mirroring the cross-border teamwork found in global tech companies and enhancing your ability to work in multicultural environments.

• Dual Library & Digital Resources: You will have full access to the extensive resources at both universities, including Swansea’s Library and Information Centre and the comprehensive libraries and online journals of our French partner institutions.

• Cultural & Professional Immersion: The programme itself is a form of experiential learning, offering an unparalleled opportunity for professional and cultural immersion in Europe, which significantly enhances your CV and personal development beyond pure technical skills.

This programme is designed to create distinctive, globally-minded computer scientists. You'll graduate with not one, but two recognised qualifications, and a unique set of experiences that will make you stand out to employers worldwide.

Graduates of the Informatique MSc often step into roles like Software Engineer, AI / Machine Learning Specialist, Robotics or Computer Vision Developer, or Systems Engineer in embedded or cyber-physical systems. Because the programme is dual-award (Swansea + Grenoble), with a strong project component, you’ll leave with high technical competence and international legitimacy—making you very attractive to employers, whether in industry or research.

Progression & Future Opportunities:
Here’s how Swansea supports you and what outcomes graduates typically experience:

• Which university services help students to employ:

  • The Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) offers workshops, employer talks, bespoke events, careers fairs, and individually qualified careers advisers to help with job applications, placements, internships, and volunteering.

  • World-class facilities at the £32.5m Computational Foundry, including Vision & Biometric Lab, Maker Lab, Theory Lab, Cyber Security/Networking Lab, User Lab & Visualisation Suite.

• Employment stats and destination examples:

  • Graduates have moved into a variety of roles: Software Engineer (e.g. at Motorola Solutions); Change Coordinator at CGI; Workflow Developer at NS Technology; IT Developer at Crimsan Consultants; Web Developer/Web Support at VSI Thinking; and Associate Business Application Analyst at CDC Software.

  • While exact salary numbers are not published for this specific course, the kinds of employers and roles that graduates get are generally in well-regarded organisations, which implies competitive market salaries in the tech sector.

• University-industry / partnership value:

  • This is a dual-award programme with Université Grenoble Alpes, giving you degrees from both Swansea and Grenoble. That adds international recognition and exposure. 

  • You can specialise in several in-demand areas: Advanced Information Systems & Software Engineering; AI & the Web; Graphics, Vision & Robotics; Data Science; High-Confidence Embedded & Cyberphysical Systems; Parallel, Distributed & Embedded Systems; Ubiquitous & Interactive Systems.

• Long-term accreditation and credibility value:

  • Swansea’s Computer Science department has high research credentials: 100% world-leading and internationally excellent ratings for research impact in REF 2021, and 90% of research being world-leading or internationally excellent. That enhances the value of your degree, both in academia and in high-level technical roles. 

  • The dual degree also means you benefit from two institutions’ reputations, which can help especially if you want to work across Europe or internationally.

• Graduation outcomes:

  • On finishing, you’ll have completed a substantial 60-credit project* and several optional modules in your chosen specialization, giving you both depth and breadth. You’ll be ready for roles in development, research, robotics, AI, embedded systems, or specialized systems engineering.

  • Many alumni are hired by top-tier organisations in software, tech consulting, embedded systems, or pursue further academic study. Employers respect the dual-award format and the international exposure it provides.

*The project typically takes place during the second year in Grenoble.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing MSc Computer Science - Informatique, there are excellent paths ahead. Many graduates go on to PhD research in one of their specialisation areas (e.g. vision & robotics, high-confidence embedded systems, distributed systems). The research outputs / project work may lead to publications. Alternatively, you might pursue specialist certifications (e.g. in embedded systems, security, AI) or advance into senior technical or leadership roles where having international experience and dual credentials gives you a competitive edge.