Faculty of Science and Technology

What will you study?

Lancaster's international reputation for excellence in research will greatly aid your studies. You'll be taught jointly by the Department of Computing and the Department of Engineering, both highly ranked in the latest Research Assessment Exercise, 2008. Lancaster's Department of Engineering is a broad-based engineering centre with a record of innovative teaching, practical research and close links with industry. Our degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology or the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

Computer Systems Engineering combines the fields of electronics and computer science and develops the cross-disciplinary skills needed to design the next generation of computer systems.

You'll begin your degree with courses including Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals; Sensing and Signals, and The Digital Domain. Your second-year subjects cover Software Design; Engineering Analysis, and Instrumentation and Control. In your third year, you'll complete a Final Year Project and can take modules including Engineering Management and Wireless Systems.

For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.

Where could it take you?

Your degree in Computer Systems Engineering will open up many opportunities in industry, from applications engineering to computer hardware design.

The quality of our graduates is recognised by leading companies, from start-ups and small technology companies through to industry giants such as Philips, BP, Nissan, Hewlett Packard, British Telecom, Rolls-Royce and British Aerospace. These employers are already offering our graduates starting salaries of over £26,000 a year.

Our graduates' versatile communication, project management, logical thinking and problem-solving skills can also lead to roles in areas as diverse as project engineering, management, design, government, law and marketing.

Typical entry requirements

For courses starting in 2013:

A-level: AAA inc. Maths anda Physical Science A-level, i.e. Phys, Chem, Design Tech, Electronics etc.

General Studies: Accepted as one of the best 3 grades if 4 A-levels are presented

Key skills: Not included in offer

Scottish Highers: AAABB. Advanced Higher in Maths is helpful.

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: 36 points overall with 16 points from best three HL courses, inc. Maths at higher level

IELTS: 6.0

BTEC: DDD including distinctions in Maths modules

HNC/HND: Distinctions and merits in all relevant units

New UK 'Diploma' & Cambridge Pre-U: Contact us for information

Direct entry to second year: Appropriate qualifications include a good Higher National Diploma or Certificate in relevant subjects, or a Higher Diploma from polytechnics in Hong Kong and Singapore. Candidates with other qualifications of comparable standing should write to enquire.

Financial Support

Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.

The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.

Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.

Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.

For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our fees and funding page.