Masters Programme in Advanced Computer Science / MSc in Networking and Internet Systems / MRes in Human Computer Interaction
Fees & Studentships
The course tuition fees cover registration, tuition and examination. They do not include charges for re-examination if required. Information on different types of funding for the courses can be found below.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees information can be found here.
Fees are normally payable on Registration Day. Alternatively, you may opt to pay the fees in three installments with the first installment being due on Registration Day.
Course fees do not cover residential accommodation or living expenses. However, as a campus based University, Lancaster is a relatively inexpensive place to study. As a guide, a reasonable estimate of living expenses is about £7,500 for 12 months including rent. Read more here.
UK & EU Studentships
MSc Programme in Advanced Computer Science/ MSc in Networking and Internet Systems/
MRes in Human Computer Interaction
A number of EPSRC studentships are available for well qualified UK and EU students starting in October. These grants cover course tuition fees and, in the case of UK students, living costs for the duration of the course.
If you wish to be considered for a studentship please state this clearly on your application. Further information can be obtained from the MSc Admissions Secretary at msc@comp.lancs.ac.uk.
Career Development Loans
Career Development Loans (CDLs) are available through a partnership between the Department of Education and Skills and three major banks - Barclays, The Co-operative and the Royal Bank of Scotland. They are a deferred repayment loan providing individuals with help to fund vocational education or learning. You can borrow between 300 and 8,000 pounds to pay for up to 80 per cent of your course fees plus the full cost of other expenses. Career Development Loans website
Overseas Studentships
The University Funding page has information on the different sources of funding available for overseas students.
- Talented students should consider applying for a British Chevening Scholarship from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office/ British Council.
- Funding sources for overseas students.
- Country specific scholarships.