Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) - MSci (Hons)

Lancaster University

Computer Scientists are essential for addressing the challenges that will impact our digital future such as AI, cyber security, and hacking. As a computer science student, you will gain hands-on experience with a range of software development and design tools and programming languages used across different industries. Prepare to tackle the systems that shape our world and take the next step towards an exciting career.

In Year 1 you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles in computer science and learn how they are applied. You will explore a set of key themes such as software development, digital hardware, the fundamental underpinnings of computer science, and professionalism in practice.Going into Year 2, you will be able to delve deeper into what intrigues you most and specialise your studies towards a specific career path. This includes exploring a range of optional topics including concurrent and parallel systems, extended reality, internet applications, and artificial intelligence. You will gain insight into the challenges faced by a range of industries by tackling real-world scenarios and considering their wider impact through lectures, workshops, and group projects You will also build and analyse systems and software, as well as work with end user feedback to refine and adapt solutions in a range of programming languages.In Year 3, you will continue to learn a range of enriching topics through a selection of optional modules including languages and compilation, embedded systems, a range of AI and cyber security topics, digital health, and computer science education. Alongside this, you will undertake a long-form individual project in collaboration with one of our academics, where you will further develop the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in your future career.

In Year 4 you will develop the skills and knowledge required to thrive in your future career, whether in industry or research. You will spend 10-15 weeks in industry, gaining valuable real-world experience. To complement this, you will study a range of modules, advancing your academic knowledge with a focus on independent and critical study.

Throughout your degree, you will develop valuable transferrable skills such as analysis, problem-solving, and communication, which make you highly desirable to future employers. The practical skills you gain in programming, software design, and testing prepare you for applications in the real world, and your insight into sustainable computing and AI will make you a unique candidate prepared to face the challenges of the future. You will also learn how to collaborate, research, and present your findings, developing solutions as part of a team and as a leader. With industrial experience added to your CV, you will be a standout graduate.

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