BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, covering software development and computing systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The final year includes an Honours Degree Project, and an earlier module introduces Agile working methods through a group project.
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Entry requirements
96-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D* Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (C+) - M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 78%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 82%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 76%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 22%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Computing Challenge
- Introduction to Networking
- Programming
- Computer Systems and Security
- Systems Analysis and Database Design
- Games Concepts
- Web Technologies
- The Agile Professional
- Database Systems
- Software Development
- Advanced Programming
- Computational Thinking
- User Experience
- Honours Degree Project
- Advanced Software Modelling
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Cross Platform Development
- Computer Graphics
- Distributed Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £40,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at University of Lancashire?
79% 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 University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at University of Lancashire 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 at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Lancashire?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.