Computer Science Innovation BSc Hons / MSci Hons
What will you study?
Our Computer Science Innovation degrees combine a well-rounded Computer Science curriculum with the opportunity to work with leading research groups from our School, exposing you to innovative research and ideas. This is an intellectually stimulating programme that unites theory with practice and provides training in inventive thinking and problem solving. You can opt for a three-year BSc or a four-year MSci course.
In your first year, you will take courses including the Fundamentals of Computer Science and follow on in your second year with modules such as Scientific Methods and Operating Systems. In your final year you complete an Independent Research Project as well as various core and optional courses.
Where could it take you?
Graduates of our Innovation programme often move directly into careers as part of advanced Research and Development teams. Many graduates also choose to go on to further study, either at Lancaster or at other institutions. In addition to opportunities in software and system development environments, the transferable skills you'll acquire will open up careers for you in management, communications and consultancy.
Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development. Visit our Employability section for full details.
Typical entry requirements
For courses starting in 2014:
A-level: AAB. One of the A-levels must be Mathematics or Computer Science
General Studies: Not included in the offer
Key Skills: Not included in the offer
GCSE: Maths and English Language at least grade C
Scottish Highers: ABBBB
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 35 points overall with 16 points from best three HL courses
IELTS: 6.0
BTEC: DDD/DDM
New UK 'Diploma' & Cambridge Pre-U: Contact us for information
Financial Support
Lancaster University has committed£2.7m in scholarships and bursariesto help with your fees and living costs. Our financial support depends on your circumstances and how well you do in your A-levels (or equivalent academic qualifications) before starting study with us.
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. For students starting their study with us in 2014, over 600 each year will be entitled to bursaries and/or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses. For UK students entering in 2014 we will have the following financial support available:
AnAcademic Scholarship of £2,000for the first year of study to any student from the UK entering with A*, A*, A or equivalent academic qualificationsAnAccess Scholarship of £1,000per year for all UK students from households with an income of less than £42,600 who achieve grades of A*, A, A or the equivalent academic qualificationsALancaster Bursary of £1,000per annum for all students from England with a household income of more than £25,000 but less than £42,600As part of the National Scholarship Programme, a£1,000 Bursary,a£1,000 Fee Waiverand a£1,000 Accommodation Discountin the first year of study, for students from England with a household income of less than £25,000. Plus a Lancaster Bursary of £1,000 in subsequent years.
*All of the financial awards above are subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access July 2013.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our fees and funding page
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Essential Info
UCAS Code: G401
For Entry: 2013, 2014
Duration: Full time 3/4 Year(s)
Department: Computing and Communications (School of)
Phone: +44 (0)1524 510311
Course Structure
For information on the course structure as followed by our current students, please see Lancaster University's Online Courses Handbook