Course Overview
With computers permeating so many areas of modern life, the field of Computer Science has never been more exciting and valuable. At Lancaster, your studies will do more than simply teach you how computers are constructed and how to write programs. Your studies will equip you with an understanding of how computers communicate, how people use and exploit computer technology, how devices are embedded in our environment and much more.
The Computing and European Languages course will allow you to combine your education in computing with the study of two languages. The Computing Department which will run your course is internationally recognised for the quality of its research, with 80 percent of research considered internationally excellent or world-leading, meaning that you will be taught by internationally renowned academics and researchers.
The university, and it's staff, especially my lecturers, have helped me and other students so much this year.
Career opportunities
Your studies of Computing and European Languages will give you a highly desirable competitive edge. Your language skills will make you highly mobile and ideal for working with companies that have a global presence while your computer knowledge will open many doors in industry. Our graduates also go on to diverse careers outside of the computing field in such areas as journalism, advertising, business and education. Alternatively, careers in the Civil Service, the Diplomatic Service and international agencies are also open to you.
Should you wish to continue your studies with postgraduate education, you will find that your studies at Lancaster University have given you a thorough grounding, allowing you to succeed at both Lancaster and other educational institutions.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB inc. the language(s) to be taken unless one of them is to be studied from beginners' level, in which case applicants should have evidence of language-learning ability (e.g. an AS or A-level in another foreign language or GCSE grade A in a foreign language). Grade B AS-level is usually required in the language to be studied as an alternative to A-level for admission to the advanced language courses.
General Studies: Accepted as one of 3 A-levels
Key skills: Not included in offer
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 overall with 15 points from best three HL courses
IELTS: 6.5
BTEC: DDD/DDM
Mature students: Applications welcomed from mature students who can provide evidence of language-learning ability. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further 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.
