Computer Science (Study Abroad) BSc Hons
What will you study?
Our Computer Science programmes provide a broad, rigorous treatment of the fundamental principles of the discipline, combined with their modern day application. You begin your degree studying a range of subjects, including Software Development, Information Systems and Digital Systems. In your second year, you follow several core subjects including Databases, Human Computer Interaction and Software Design.If you follow our Study Abroad programme, you'll complete your second year at one of our leading partner institutions in Europe, the USA, Canada or Australia.
Your third year courses include Distributed Systems, Languages and Compilation and a selection of optional modules. You will also undertake an individual final year project with one-on-one supervision from one of our internationally recognised academic staff
Where could it take you?
Your degree will equip you with technical skills enabling you to work in professional software and system development environments. Recent graduates have started careers as software design engineers, programmers and web developers. Some have stayed with us for MSc or PhD studies, whilst others have made use of their transferable skills and taken up work in IT support or entered the Civil Service.
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 including Maths at HL
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, including Maths at HL
IELTS: 6.0
BTEC: DDD/DDM grades overall
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: G402
For Entry: 2013, 2014
Duration: Full time 3 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