MComp Computer Science
About this course
MComp in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and Project Management. The first three years are identical to the BSc Computer Science programme, with master's-level study in the fourth year. An optional placement year or year abroad is available, and the course concludes with an independent project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to BBB IB: 30 points overall.
What students say
Based on about 58 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 46%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 13%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 81%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 54%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 43%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Computer Architectures
- Foundations of Programming
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Operating Systems
- Professional Development
- Applied Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Full Stack Development
- Network Fundamentals
- Team Software Engineering
- User Experience Design
- Placement Year: Computer Science
- Study Abroad – SEPS
- Machine Learning
- Mobile Application Development
- Project
- Resilient Software Development
- Autonomous Mobile Robotics
- Graphics
- Image Processing
- Internet of Things and Smart Electronics
- Physics Simulation
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Vision
- MComp Research Project
- Software Engineering
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Applied Signal and Image Processing
- Fundamentals of Data Engineering
- Information Systems Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MComp Computer Science at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £48,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MComp Computer Science at University of Lincoln do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MComp Computer Science at University of Lincoln?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MComp Computer Science at University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is MComp Computer Science at University of Lincoln 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 MComp Computer Science at University of Lincoln include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MComp Computer Science at University of Lincoln?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.