Course Overview
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.
The Computing Department is approachable, friendly, and enthusiastic.
Career opportunities
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.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartII
- Distributed Systems
- Human Computer Interaction
- Languages and Compilation
- Networking
PartII (Year 2)
- Computer Science Innovation (A)
- Independent Research Project (A)
PartII (Year 3)
- Computer Science Innovation A/B
- Independent Research Project A/B
For more detailed module information please visit the Computing and Communications (School of) department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB. One of the A-levels must be Maths 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
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
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.
