The Computer Science department is always keen to attract high-quality postgraduate students to join our research groups. The MSc by Research Theoretical Computer Science enables students to pursue a one year individual programme of research. The MSc by Research would normally terminate after a year. However, under appropriate circumstances, this first year of research can also be used in a progression to Year 2 of a PhD degree. You will be fully integrated into one of our established research groups and participate in research activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratories, and field work. Computer Science is at the cutting edge of modern technology, and is developing rapidly and Swansea Computer Science graduates enjoying excellent employment prospects. Computer Science now plays a part in almost every aspect of our lives - science, engineering, the media, entertainment, travel, commerce and industry, public services and the home. This course 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.