Computer Science with a Year of Study Abroad Cardiff University

This four-year version of our flagship degree provides the option to complete an adventure-packed third year studying at a university abroad.

Year Abroad

Study at a university abroad where you can learn while you travel and experience the practices and culture of a different country.

No prior knowledge required

No prior knowledge or experience of computer science is required to take this course. You will begin your studies with a month-long module in computational thinking to establish core concepts and competencies and support your transition from school to university.

Specialise your degree

Alongside learning core topics, you have the opportunity to specialise your degree through project work and a range of optional modules. You can develop your interests in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, computer graphics and large scale databases.

Careers Support

We will encourage you to seek summer work placements to help you develop your professional skills. Our Careers and Employability Service are able to assist with planning and organising a placement for you.

Excellent facilities

You will be taught in Abacws - the new home for the School of Computer Science and Informatics. This world-leading facility has been designed in collaboration with students and academic staff to create interdisciplinary, flexible and creative workspaces, with innovative teaching areas being a key feature, including a new Makerspace and IT workshop to support practical computer science projects.

This accredited degree provides both the theoretical and practical knowledge required to become a part of the exciting and dynamic world of computer science which lies at the heart of almost all aspects of modern life.

On this course you will develop transferable technical, analytical and professional skills, supported by a broad awareness of current technology trends. The course covers a mixture of core techniques and concepts and evolving, technology-based subject matter.

Graduates are able to objectively analyse problems and develop appropriate computational solutions. Your detailed understanding of technology will make you suitable for a range of professional careers and sought-after by employers.

The year of study at a university abroad will give you the opportunity to broaden your experience and learning, and strengthen your transferable skills.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact Cardiff University to find course entry requirements.

View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.