Course Overview
Studying Computing and Communications at Lancaster University offers you the opportunity to gain a professionally accredited degree with or without previous computing experience and offer a curriculum that combines theory and practice.
Known as an 'integrated Masters programme', our MSci Computer Science with Industrial Experience degree provides you with a unique blend of academic content, professional development and industrial experience. This is a four-year course with industrial placements in the final year, with two four-week placements and one eight-week placement incorporated into your programme of academic study.
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, such as databases and Human-Computer Interaction and one optional module.
Your third year courses include Software Design and Languages and Compilation. You will also choose from optional modules and complete a final year project.
The Computing Department is approachable, friendly, and enthusiastic.
Career opportunities
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.
Entry Requirements
A/AS-level: AAB.
General Studies: Accepted as one of the best three grades if four A-levels are presented.
Key Skills: Not included in the offer.
GCSE: Maths and English Language grade C or better.
Scottish Highers: ABBBB
International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from best three HL courses.
IELTS: 6.0
BTEC: DDD/DDM
HNC/D in Computing: Distinctions in all relevant units with merits in remaining units considered for direct entry to Part II.
Mature students: Applications welcome. Evidence is required of formal study, including Access to Higher Education courses, within the past three years. We always interview mature students
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.
