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All our Masters courses are part of the International Graduate Scheme (IGS) which allows overseas students to work in the UK for a year after they graduate. Further information and details on how to apply is available from here.

Masters Programmes

The Computing Department at Lancaster is recognised as an international center of excellence in Computer Science research and achieved a rating of 5A in the most recent UK research quality assessment. All members of the faculty are actively engaged in advanced research and this work contributes directly to all aspects of our postgraduate programme.

In these pages we aim to provide you with information on the wealth of postgraduate options available within the department. Flexibility is a key feature of our postgraduate programmes. We offer a range of five taught MSc courses in Advanced Computer Science (from Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing to Critical Software Engineering), in addition to specialized Masters courses in Networking and Internet Systems and in Human Computer Interaction. These courses are complemented by an interdisciplinary course in E-Business and Innovation – and a thriving PhD programme whose graduates have become international research leaders in academia and industry.


This flexibility is coupled with course design and delivery by a team of vibrant and enthusiastic academics, each internationally renowned and specialists in their fields. The ‘block mode’ delivery of courses we adopt ensures you gain maximum benefit from exposure to these academics, through intensive and interactive contact. Furthermore, some modules (such as Advanced Topics in Networking) draw on our international links with partner universities to deliver courses at Lancaster taught by experts from other leading institutions around Europe via our state of the art electronic teaching systems.

When coupled with friendly and approachable staff, a new state of the art teaching space and dedicated computer laboratory we believe we have one of the best postgraduate computer science programmes on offer.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our courses.

 

 

Prof Gordon Blair
 

Dr Joe Finney
Director of Teaching

 

Prof Gordon Blair
Head of Department

Masters programme in Advanced Computer Science

“An advanced computing course for computer science graduates and computing professionals ”

Studentships are available for October 2008

A suite of masters courses for computer science graduates and computing professionals wishing to study either full-time or part-time. It covers the major themes impacting on the networked computer technology industry, both at present and in the foreseeable future.

  • MSc Advanced Computer Science
  • MSc Distributed Systems Engineering
  • MSc Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
  • MSc Critical Software Engineering
  • MSc Multimedia Networking

[ View the Advanced Computer Science prospectus ]


MSc in Networking and Internet Systems

“Suitable for graduates of any subject area as well as computer science graduates who want to progress rapidly into a rewarding career”

Studentships are available for October 2008

Suitable for graduates of any subject area as well as computer science graduates who want to progress rapidly into a rewarding career. Dedication, technical aptitude and the motivation to succeed are required as this is a fast paced course designed to turn students into high level networking specialists.

[ View the Networking and Internet Systems details ]


MSc in E-Business and Innovation

“provides students with the leading theory and practice required for managing increasing complexity, driven by innovations in IT and ICT”

A collaborative initiative between the Computing Department and Lancaster University Management School. This multidisciplinary masters degree (MSc) in E-Business and Innovation, provides students with the leading theory and practice required for managing increasing complexity, driven by innovations in information technology (IT) and information and communication technologies (ICT).

[ Details on the Management School website ]


MRes in Human Computer Interaction

“Focuses on the development of research skills in designing and evaluating interactive environments.”

Studentships are available for October 2008

A collaborative initiative between the Departments of Psychology and Computing for psychology or computer science graduates. It is a response to the increasing prominence of digital information in society and radical changes in the nature of our everyday interaction with such information through interactive devices (e.g. communication and computing systems, vehicular systems, health care support systems, and personal digital assistants).

[ View the MRes in Human Computer Interaction details ]

How to choose the correct MSc

Previous Degree: Students must demonstrate their aptitude lies within the top third of graduates for all paths

  Computer Science Engineering plus at least 50% Computer Science Engineering without major component of Computer Science Management Science or Business Studies Psychology Any other with student demonstrating aptitude for technical thinking Careers
MSc Programme in Advanced Computer Science optional required optional required optional required Research career in Computer Science
Or
High flying technical role within ICT industry
MSc in Networking and Internet Systems optional required optional required optional required Networking specialist with knowledge and skills to progress rapidly through technical career path within industry
MSc in E-Business and Innovation optional required optional required optional required Management of either the E-Business structures or the technical structures of the ICT industry. The combination of specialist technical and management skills sets graduates apart
MRes in Human Computer Interaction optional required optional required optional required Perfect route to a research career within industry or academia focussing on HCI and design issues.