BSc Computing
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with an integrated foundation year. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year programme includes a foundation year followed by shared first-year modules with other Computing degrees, after which students select from routes including Business, Internet and Cloud, Networking, Security, or Software Development. The course culminates in the Honours Degree Project.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 67%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 63%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 53%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 79%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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
- Introduction to Software Development
- Investigating IT
- Problem-solving for Computing
- Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
- Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
- Foundation Mathematics
- The Computing Challenge
- Introduction to Networking
- Programming
- Computer Systems and Security
- Systems Analysis and Database Design
- Web Technologies
- The Agile Professional
- Database Systems
- Web Applications
- User Experience
- Advanced Programming
- Computational Thinking
- Network Management
- Digital Evidence and Incident Response
- Cyber Security
- Cloud Computing
- Honours Degree Project
- Cross Platform Development
- Interacting with the Internet of Things
- Secure Software and Malware Analysis
- Wireless and Mobile Networks
- Distributed Systems
- Penetration Testing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Cyber Security
- Data Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £39,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Information technology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing at University of Lancashire?
67% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computing 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 Computing at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computing at University of Lancashire?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.