BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc Hons in Computer Science, a computer science degree centred on theoretical and practical aspects of computing. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The final year includes a substantial individual project completed alongside an academic researcher. The first year covers foundational principles through Digital Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Science, Software Development, and Designing Software Systems. The second year progresses to collaborative problem-solving and system evaluation via Computer Science Group Project, HCI: Designing for People, Networks and Systems, and Secure Data and Systems. Optional choices across the course allow study in areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, extended reality, and advanced programming. The third year centres on advanced study through elective modules and the independent capstone project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Though not an essential subject entry requirement, applicants with A level Computing, Computer Science or Mathematics will be considered for a lower offer. IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. Though not an essential subject entry requirement, applicants with HL Mathematics or Computer Science will be considered for a lower offer.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 82%: 512 offers from 622 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 61 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 52%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 180 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Digital Systems
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Software Development
- Designing Software Systems
- Contemporary Topics in Computing
- DevOps
- Matrices and Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Computer Science Group Project
- HCI: Designing for People
- Networks and Systems
- Secure Data and Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Concurrent and Parallel Systems
- Extended Reality
- Internet Applications
- Algorithms
- Applied Security Methods
- Data Engineering
- Operating Systems
- Sustainable Computing
- Third Year Project (Computer Science)
- Advanced Networking
- Advanced Programming
- Computer Science Education
- Computer Vision
- Digital Health
- Distributed Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Secure Distributed Systems
- Languages and Compilation
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Quantum Computing
- Secure Artificial Intelligence
- Secure Cyber Physical Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £63,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Lancaster University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at Lancaster University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Science at Lancaster University?
82% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 512 offers from 622 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Science at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at Lancaster University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.