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Digital Technology

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 09/2025 · UndergraduateBay Campus
Awarded by:
Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)

Course summary

This Digital Technology degree covers the creation and use of digital data and systems, and their impact on societies around the world. Its broad scope will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the digital world, and how digital technologies can be made and deployed creatively, productively, and safely. The focus is on application, understanding, and critical evaluation of technologies.

Throughout the three-year programme, you will encounter topics that will expand your appreciation of the societal, cultural, economic, and political impacts of Digital Technology. You will be able to utilise a set of industry standard tools to plan, develop and produce digital products ranging from marketing campaigns to computer games.

By the end of the degree, you will be digitally capable, equipped with the skills ready to enter a substantial number of different digital-based roles across a wide spectrum of industries and public services. You will also benefit from significant transferable skills in research, communication, and engagement.

WHY DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AT SWANSEA?

This degree programme sits within the Department of Computer Science at Swansea University, which has a strong innovative research reputation developed by our international student and staff community.

Within the £32.5 million Computational Foundry you will have access to dedicated computer laboratories and specialised equipment for projects, such as Arduinos, smart home technologies, and virtual reality headsets. You will benefit from world-leading experimental set-ups, equipment, devices and prototypes to accelerate innovation; and have the opportunity to learn about and work with these facilities.

Modules

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Concepts of Computer Science, Digital Devices, Technologies for Information Presentation, Programming for Digital Technology.

In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Technologies and Society, Digital Content Creation, Database Systems, Intelligent Robotics.

In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Invention and Innovation in Computing, Digital Controversies: Understanding the Impacts of Technology, User Experience. You will also undertake a Computer Science Project Implementation and Dissertation.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G450
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Bay Campus
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 - 128 points

A level - ABB - BBC

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

English Language Requirements at Swansea University https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

UK applicants who meet course requirements are guaranteed a conditional offer. We assess applications on individual merit. We consider making reduced offers, eg. to Care Leavers or students with extenuating circumstances. We encourage you to disclose any relevant circumstances.

The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is considered as equivalent to one full A-Level and students can take x2 A-levels alongside this. EPQ students predicted Grade B or above will receive a one-grade offer reduction.

Learn more on the Swansea University website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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64 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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