MSci (Hons) Computer Science (with Industrial Experience)

The Computer Science with Industrial Experience MSci (Hons) course at Lancaster University is a rigorous and comprehensive program that blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills. This course gives students an opportunity to build their technical competencies along with professional skills through placements in renowned industries. This four-year course challenges students to devise innovative solutions for modern computing problems.Course Content: The curriculum incorporates a range of modules in computer fundamentals and programming, algorithms and data structures, software engineering, computer systems, human-computer interaction and more. Students undertake industrial placement in their third year that will provide firsthand, professional, office-based experiences. The year of industrial experience also helps students gain professional and management skills.Key Modules: Some of the major modules include Algorithms and Data Structures, Research in Computer Science, Concurrent Systems, Advanced Software Engineering, Front-End Web Development, Cyber Security and Computer System, Formal Model Checking, Cryptography and many more.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, guaranteeing that it meets the standards set by the computing industry.Future Careers: This course equips students to excel in a wide range of careers in areas like software development, network design, web development, data analysis and identifying cyber threats. Alumni of this program have been employed in renowned organisations such as IBM, Google, Cyber Security Challenge, Nokia, JP Morgan.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.