Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Below are our typical entry requirements for studying Computer Science at Lancaster. Details of the course codes can be found under degree schemes.

OPEN DAYS
The Department holds regular Open Days for prospective students and their families. All successful UCAS applicants are invited to an Open Day. Dates of Open Days for the current academic year can be found in the on-line brochure or by contacting the Department directly.

A/AS-level:G400, G4G6, G4P3=BBB, G401, G402 and G403=AAB A-level grades. We normally expect three A-levels. For G400, G4G6, G4P3 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. For G401, G402 and G403 one of the A-levels must be Maths or Computer Science.

General Studies: For G400, G4G6, G4P3 accepted as one of the best three grades if four A-levels are presented. For G401, G402 and G403 not included in the offer. UCAS Tariff: 300-340 UCAS tariff points from the above permitted combinations of A2/AS grades.

Key Skills: Not included in the offer.

GCSE: Maths and English Language grade C or better.

AVCEs: For G400, G4G6, G4P3 accepted for a maximum of 12 units plus an A-level. For G401, G402 and G403 not included in the offer.

Scottish Highers:G400, G4G6, G4P3=BBBBB; G401, G402, G403=AAABB

International Baccalaureate: G400, G4G6, G4P3=29 points overall with 15 points from best three HL courses G401, G402, G403=31 points overall with 17 points from best three HL courses.

BTEC: G400, G4G6, G4P3=DMM, G401, G402 and G403=DDM grades overall.

HNC/D in Computing: For G400, G4G6 and G4P3. 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.

Trish Harrison, Admissions Secretary, Nigel Davies, Director of Admissions Recruitment and External Affairs

PREVIOUS COMPUTING

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.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

A number of scholarships and bursaries are available to help with financing your degree course. For example, if you meet the requirements of an Academic Scholarship (expressed in terms of A-level grades, or equivalent), you will be paid £1000 per year for the duration of your course into your chosen bank account. For details see the University Undergraduate Prospectus.