Modern society relies on the safe and secure functioning of technical systems. IT usually is at the heart of these systems, although the computing aspect often is nearly invisible (this led to the term "the disappearing computer"). Most of these systems are connected with the Internet. Their dependability relies on the safety and security of computer systems. International standards such as ISO 9000, the European Functional Safety standards SIL, or DO 178 describe various integrity levels. The MSc in Advanced Computer Science with specialism in Safe and Secure Systems will provide you with key knowledge in the area of Computer Safety and IT Security. You will learn different skills and knowledge in a range of application domains. You will also strengthen your skills to build safe and secure systems, by taking modules from the broad range of options available, provided by internationally renowned research groups.

All Computer Science courses will provide you the transferable skills and knowledge to help you take advantage of the excellent employment and career development prospects in an ever growing and changing computing and ICT industry. 90% of Swansea’s Computer Science graduates are in full-time employment or further study within six months of graduating (HESA June 2011). Some example job titles from the HESA survey 2011: Software Engineer: Motorola Solutions Change Coordinator: Logica Software Developer/Engineer: NS Technology Workflow Developer: Irwin Mitchell IT Developer: Crimsan Consultants Consultant: 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.