Computer Science

Exciting Opportunity! Upon successful application, you may receive up to £5,000 to support the cost of your studies, along with 12 week paid work experience and guaranteed interview with BAE Systems (Barrow) at the end of your degree.

Are you interested in developing the technology of the future? Do you want to play your part in a dynamic and rapidly growing sector? Our Computer Science programme will give you a strong foundation in problem-solving, logical knowledge and critical thinking, helping you design software solutions that solve real-world issues.

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree is an innovative and exciting course that blends the technical focus of computer science with social and environmental awareness. You will explore computer systems, software and programming solutions, cyber security and selected topics in business, management, and leadership.

Developed in collaboration with BAE Systems, industry touchpoints are embedded within every module, meaning some course content will be delivered by industry professionals or within an industrial setting. Each year of the course you will have the opportunity to work on technical projects designed to build upon your learning. In the third year, you will undertake a Professional Project; a substantial and independent piece of research into a topic of your choice, related to one of your taught modules.

As well as the chance to gain certifications or badges from software providers, you will have the opportunity to embark upon a 12-week paid placement (subject to security clearance) through the BAE Systems Scholarship, along with a bursary of £5,000 to support you with your studies.

Our Computer Science course will be taught at Lancaster or our brand-new Barrow campus, a purpose-built facility that has been designed with modern equipment and facilities.

On this course you will...

• Study in newly invested IT facilities with the latest emerging technology to support your learning.

• Benefit from engaging with stakeholders from local and national employers.

• Develop your professional skills alongside your academic study, with employability skills embedded throughout the programme.

• Explore the broader responsibilities of computer professionals and their impact to society and the environment.

• Study on a programme designed to meet the British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation requirements so that you become professionally recognised as a chartered IT professional.

• Have the opportunity to receive a scholarship through BAE Systems. Upon successful application, you may receive up to £5,000 to support the cost of your studies, along with 12 week paid work experience and guaranteed interview with BAE Systems (Barrow) at the end of your degree.

Computer science is a fast-paced and highly technical profession that demands a broad range of skills and knowledge. At each level of study, you will explore computers, computer systems, software and programming, as well as selected topics in business, management and leadership. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to contextualise your learning through project modules and enquiry-based learning.

Throughout the three year degree programme you will study 6 compulsory modules per year (5 in year 3).

Year one

• Fundamentals of Computer Science
• Computing Platforms
• Problem Solving and Computational Thinking
• Business Requirements
• Designing Computing Solutions
• Technical Project 1

Year two

• Networks
• Data Collection, Storage and Analysis
• Enterprise Systems
• Managing Business Operations and Technology Strategy
• Programming and Developing Software Solutions
• Technical Project 2
• (Optional) Sandwich Placement

Year three

• Professional Project
• Data Science
• Cyber Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation

The majority of the assessment is via coursework, which includes project work, reports, computer tests and presentations. Some exams are also used where appropriate to the subject.