Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Lancaster University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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01-OCT-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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01-OCT-25

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3 Years

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Computer science is a dynamic discipline with a diverse range of applications and career paths. This programme explores the theory and practice of innovative and experimental computer science, allowing you to develop well-rounded professional and technical skills.Our Computer Science programme provides you with the knowledge and skills required to become a computing professional. You will learn to work effectively in a professional software and systems development environment. Delivering a ...Read more

Computer science is a dynamic discipline with a diverse range of applications and career paths. This programme explores the theory and practice of innovative and experimental computer science, allowing you to develop well-rounded professional and technical skills.Our Computer Science programme provides you with the knowledge and skills required to become a computing professional. You will learn to work effectively in a professional software and systems development environment. Delivering a broad yet rigorous grounding in computer science, this programme uses both theoretical and practical learning approaches. You will gain cutting-edge knowledge and skills through state-of-the-art equipment and expert teaching offered at the School of Computing and Communications.In the first year, you will receive a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of the discipline, combined with their modern day application. Throughout your study, you will gain skills and experience from a range of modules, including Software Development, Information Systems, and Digital Systems. Taking a practical approach to education, you are encouraged to build and analyse systems and software, as well as work with end user feedback to refine and adapt solutions.After gaining an overview of the subject in the first year, you will be motivated by topics that become progressively deeper and more specialised as your skills develop throughout second and third year. In addition to progressing your foundational understanding, programming, and software design skills, you will explore social, ethical and professional issues related to the discipline and will complete a group project. This will prepare you for and give you experience of computing in the real-world.Your final year will also give you the opportunity to explore a range of well-constructed and enriching optional modules, as well as undertaking an individual project. In this project you will work closely with one of our academics, allowing you to use and further develop the skills acquired throughout your degree.

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WUSCA ranking:
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65/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Aravind
10 Jan 24

Lovely campus set in the countryside. Only con of this is the distance from the city centre and the connectivity of the campus to the city isn't always the best due to buses being..Read more

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Julita
10 Jan 24

Best - the friendly and helpful staff, warm and supportive tutors. Worst - lack of funding for sertain areas, limited additional support for students in tricky financial..Read more

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AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

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with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects

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Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
57%
Computing
35%
Physics
30%
Information & Communication technology
22%
Further Mathematics
16%
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Latest reviews

Latest Computer Science reviews

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Aravind
10 Jan 24
Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) MSci (Hons)
Lovely campus set in the countryside. Only con of this is the distance from the city centre and the connectivity of the campus to the city isn't always the best due to buses being...
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Julita
10 Jan 24
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Best - the friendly and helpful staff, warm and supportive tutors. Worst - lack of funding for sertain areas, limited additional support for students in tricky financial...
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Lancaster University
Lancaster University , Lancaster

Lancaster University is a highly rated public research university that stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation....

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Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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