BSc Computer Science (Study Abroad)
About this course
BSc Hons in Computer Science (Study Abroad), a computer science degree exploring software development, systems, and international study. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Creative Practice. Students spend the third year studying abroad at an approved international partner university. The first year covers the foundations through Designing Software Systems, Digital Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Science, and Software Development. Year 2 advances into practical collaboration via Computer Science Group Project, HCI: Designing for People, Networks and Systems, and Secure Data and Systems. Year 3 consists entirely of the Study Abroad placement. The final year centres on an independent piece of work through Third Year Project (Computer Science), alongside advanced optional studies. Optional modules across the degree span topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Computer Science grade A. Applicants with these subjects at A level will be considered for a lower overall offer. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Computer Science HL or Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations)
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 76%: 19 offers from 25 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 97 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 340 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 45 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 55%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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
- Designing Software Systems
- Digital Systems
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Software Development
- 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
- Study Abroad
- Third Year Project (Computer Science)
- Advanced Networking
- Advanced Programming
- Computer Science Education
- Computer Vision
- Digital Health
- Distributed Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Languages and Compilation
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Quantum Computing
- Secure Artificial Intelligence
- Secure Cyber Physical Systems
- Secure Distributed Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Study Abroad) 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
87% 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Science (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
76% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 19 offers from 25 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Science (Study Abroad) 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.
Does BSc Computer Science (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.