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BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Covers programming, software development and the theory of computing. Study-abroad and MSci industrial-experience variants are offered; suits students aiming for software or tech careers.
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at Lancaster University
Postgraduate scholarships listed on course pages include a Master's Excellence Scholarship (15% of tuition, based on grades), a £2,000 International Early Acceptance Scholarship, and a £10,000 Postgraduate International Regional Scholarship for eligible nationalities (eligibility of Sri Lanka not confirmed).
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A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Covers programming, software development and the theory of computing. Study-abroad and MSci industrial-experience variants are offered; suits students aiming for software or tech careers.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on software design and maintainable development, testing, quality and collaborative delivery, requirements, architecture and the software lifecycle. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Software design and maintainable development
- Testing, quality and collaborative delivery
- Requirements, architecture and the software lifecycle
- Programming and computational problem-solving
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Programming
- Software design
- Testing and debugging
- Team-based development
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who like building dependable digital products and improving them through structured design, coding and testing. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Software engineer
- Application developer
- Quality-assurance engineer
- Technical consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
31 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Digital SystemsPublished course content
- 02Fundamentals of Computer SciencePublished course content
- 03Software DevelopmentPublished course content
- 04Designing Software SystemsPublished course content
- 05Contemporary Topics in ComputingPublished course content
- 06DevOpsPublished course content
- 07Matrices and CalculusPublished course content
- 08Probability and StatisticsPublished course content
- 09Computer Science Group ProjectPublished course content
- 10HCI: Designing for PeoplePublished course content
- 11Networks and SystemsPublished course content
- 12Secure Data and SystemsPublished course content
- 13Artificial IntelligencePublished course content
- 14Concurrent and Parallel SystemsPublished course content
- 15Extended RealityPublished course content
- 16Internet ApplicationsPublished course content
- 17Third Year Project (Computer Science)Published course content
- 18Advanced NetworkingPublished course content
- 19Advanced ProgrammingPublished course content
- 20Computer Science EducationPublished course content
- 21Computer VisionPublished course content
- 22Digital HealthPublished course content
- 23Distributed SystemsPublished course content
- 24Embedded SystemsPublished course content
- 25Secure Distributed SystemsPublished course content
- 26Languages and CompilationPublished course content
- 27Machine LearningPublished course content
- 28Natural Language ProcessingPublished course content
- 29Quantum ComputingPublished course content
- 30Secure Artificial IntelligencePublished course content
- 31Secure Cyber Physical SystemsPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A levels AAB (Computing or Computer Science helpful but not essential)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
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- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, at least 5.5 in each component
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on lancaster.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Lancaster University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.