UCAS code G400

Overview This comprehensive computer science degree provides a strong grounding in theoretical computing alongside practical development skills required to design modern digital technologies. Blending foundational principles with hands-on practice, the program at Lancaster University enables students to analyze complex computational challenges and create robust, scalable software solutions for evolving industry needs.

What You'll Learn

• Core principles of software development, digital hardware architecture, and algorithm design

• Mathematical foundations underlying computational logic, discrete mathematics, and data structures

• Advanced technical topics including artificial intelligence, concurrent systems, and internet applications

• Methods for building, testing, and refining secure software systems using modern programming tools

• Ethical practices, sustainability considerations, and professional standards in computing

• Collaborative problem-solving techniques applied to real-world software engineering projects

Learning Outcomes

• Design, implement, and evaluate reliable software applications using industry-standard programming languages

• Apply computational logic and mathematical theories to analyze the complexity and efficiency of algorithms

• Architect computer hardware and operating system solutions that optimize digital performance

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate security risks across software systems and digital networks

• Evaluate the societal, ethical, and environmental impacts of emerging technologies like AI to practice computing responsibly