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Data Science (Placement Year) BSc Hons
Data science plays a vital role in all aspects of the modern world. Our programme will ensure you have a strong foundation in this rapidly expanding, highly in-demand field to achieve your career aspirations.
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Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for Data Science (Placement Year) BSc Hons
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Entry requirements for Computer Science and Information Systems at Lancaster University
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Required subjects for Data Science (Placement Year) BSc Hons at Lancaster University
Subject requirement: A in A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
UCAS points for current students on Computer Science and Information Systems at Lancaster University
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Computer Science at Lancaster University
member4120686
18th October 24
Management and Information Technology, BSc Hons FullTime
good job prospects, nice modules, lecturers read of slides read more
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member8104681
19th March 24
Management and Information Technology (Industry), BSc Hons FullTime
Great combination with management and it read more
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member1089204
23rd July 23
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Course structure does not make any sense: algorithms is somehow not even in the curriculum which is absurd. The biggest sin here is most modules are outdated and are taught slowly, whereas other universities could cover an entire module's content 2 weeks (with more to spare for other, actually useful content) The lack of mathematics is also a concern; I understand how it's not a pre-requisite for A-levels but I would have preferred if the university actually intended to cover the necessary content for higher level content (seriously, how could anyone study machine learning without knowing what a vector is?). Short contact hours is simply inexcusable and a cause for some of the complaints above: minimal content, unenthusiastic lecturers, and a general sadness that I have not seen in a computer science cohort anywhere else. If you are considering postgraduate studies, I implore you to either take the maths minor or simply not apply to Lancaster University's computer science program. read more
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member1159733
8th June 21
Computer Science (with Industrial Experience), Msci Hons FullTime
Department is good, teaching is good, dissertation supervisor was lacking read more
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member640865
29th July 19
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
The department offers supportive staff who put on extra help sessions for those who are struggling. There are frequent networking and internship opportunities advertised to the students. read more
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member637968
15th May 19
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Job prospects are none. Each meeting with employers were only with employers being in the departament building like 5 of them. No connections no fairs. Staff being extremely helpful or not helpful at all. Overpriced experience which you can get for free in many countries read more
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member1236412
8th March 19
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
trash university, the computing department is a joke, the marking is a horrendous extremely unfair. Teaching is trash they don't teach you nothing. They honestly don't care don't be fooled by top 10 uni read more
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member735241
7th December 18
Computer Science and Mathematics, Msci Hons FullTime
Never met a personal tutor for my course read more
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member633148
27th July 18
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
focus a lot on basic and creations read more
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Joseph Richardson
3rd June 18
Computer Science (with Industrial Experience), Msci Hons FullTime
Had a really good time. Met lots of great people and learned a lot. read more
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member1331880
1st June 18
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
The computer labs are open 24/7. We have a bunch of different lecturers and TA's which are always willing to help out. If that's not enough, there's also a computer science society made to help other students. read more
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Scott H
21st July 17
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Good course with a wide variety in learning modules. Sometimes time with tutors may be limited in labs. read more
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member1023698
21st August 16
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Not as varied as I thought, seems to have a slight neglect for any web technologies, perfect for any other developer though. read more
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member1121753
11th April 16
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
teaching is poo, rest is good :) read more
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J Richardson
9th February 16
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Engaging content with good lecturers. read more
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member616993
19th October 15
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Consistently good lecturers and leading facilities read more
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member714735
14th August 15
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Fun course but some teachers did not know English very well making it hard to understand sometimes..... read more
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Smeagol
14th August 15
Computer Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Knowledgeable and approachable staff, good content. read more
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