Computer Science BSc Hons G400
Why study Computer Science?
G400 is designed for students who want to study a broad computer science curriculum with an emphasis on experimental computer science. You will benefit from a first class education at one of the largest systems departments in the country. If you already know that to have a specialism such as Software Engineering, Multimedia Systems or Embedded Systems in your degree is important to you, then G4G6, G4P3 or G4GP should be a good match to your requirements. If you're not sure yet, you can always switch to these courses during your first year as you find out more about the options.
Applying
Applications for undergraduate degrees are handled by UCAS. You can
- Apply online now using the UCAS website
- Call UCAS to apply by phone on 0870 1122211
- Get more information from the main University pages
Overseas students have more flexibility in when they can choose to apply.
Contact Admissions
- email: admissions@comp.lancs.ac.uk
- phone: +44 (0)1524 510311
- mail: The Admissions Secretary, Computing Department, InfoLab21, South Drive, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4WA, UK
Previous Computing Experience?
The Computing degree schemes do not assume any prior knowledge of Computer Science, but students with Computing experience will still find plenty to challenge and interest them. If you have studied Computing at school you will find that the content and treatment of the subject at University is very different from that at A-level or GCSE.
Open days
The Department holds regular Open Days for prospective students and their families. All successful UCAS applicants are invited to an Open Day. More details...
Course Details
The Programme falls into two separate periods – Part I (the first year) and Part II (years 2, 3 and 4).
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Entry Requirements
- A/AS-level: BBB
- We normally expect three A-levels. The third A-level may be replaced by the average of two AS grades, one of which should have been taken in Year 13, with each contributory grade in a different subject.
- General Studies is accepted as one of the best three grades if four A-levels are presented.
- UCAS Tariff: 300 UCAS tariff points from the above permitted combinations of A2/AS grades.
- AVCEs/Applied A-levels: accepted for a maximum of 12 units plus an A-level.
- Key Skills: Not included in the offer.
- GCSE: Maths and English Language grade C or better.
- IB Diploma: 29 points overall with 15 points from best three HL
- Scottish Highers: BBBBB
- Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 HL subjects
- BTEC National Diploma: DMM grades overall
- HNC/D in Computing: Distinctions in all relevant units with merits in remaining units considered for direct entry to Part II.
- Mature students: Applications welcome. Evidence is required of formal study, including Access to Higher Education courses, within the past three years. We always interview mature students.
Scholarships and Bursaries
A number of scholarships and bursaries are available to help with financing your degree course if you meet the requirements of an Academic Scholarship (expressed in terms of A-level grades, or equivalent).
For details see the University Undergraduate Prospectus.
Additional information about
- bursaries to help low income families
- academic scholarships
