MSci Computer Science (with Industrial Experience)
About this course
MSci Hons in Computer Science (with Industrial Experience), a computer science degree covering foundational computing principles and practical software engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The four-year programme includes an industrial placement component and substantial individual and group project work across the curriculum. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Designing Software Systems, Digital Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Science, and Software Development. The second year progresses to network design, human-computer interaction, and systems security with compulsory modules including Computer Science Group Project, HCI: Designing for People, Networks and Systems, and Secure Data and Systems, alongside various optional topics. The third year centres on advanced specialized study through options like Advanced Networking, Advanced Programming, Computer Vision, and Distributed Systems, accompanied by a third-year individual project. The final fourth year features a placement period, research methodology training, and a fourth-year individual project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Though not an essential subject entry requirement, applicants with A level Computing, Computer Science or Mathematics will be considered for a lower offer. IB: 36 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 86%: 120 offers from 139 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 90%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
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 50 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- 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
- 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
- Fourth Year Individual Project
- Placement
- Research Methods & Innovation
- Engineering and Verifying Secure Distributed Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) 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 MSci Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MSci Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University?
86% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 120 offers from 139 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MSci Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. 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 MSci Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.