Lancaster University

Scholarship
You will qualify for a Lancaster University Scholarship if:
You are an undergraduate applicant from the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, and you are eligible to pay ‘Home’ fees.
You achieve the required level in your GCSE and A level results, or accepted equivalent qualifications.
You make Lancaster University your firm UCAS choice.
If you are starting in 2019 or 2020, our scholarships are:
£1,000 Lancaster Scholarship for applicants who achieve AAA at A level and have at least 5 GCSE’s grade A/7 or above. This is awarded in each year of study, subject to progression.
£2,000 Lancaster Scholarship for applicants who achieve A*A*A at A level and have at least 5 GCSE’s grade A/7 or above. This is awarded in the first year of study only.
You may be awarded both scholarships, meaning that if you are eligible for the £2,000 Scholarship you will also be eligible for the £1,000 Scholarship.
You will be eligible for scholarships based on your year of application, even if you defer your place to another year of entry.
All grade conditions must be met or exceeded, we do not consider tariff point equivalencies as part of our consideration. For example, A*AB will not be considered as meeting the criteria for the £1,000 Lancaster Scholarship.
Courses
Computer Science and Information System -
-- Computer science is a dynamic discipline, applicable to a diverse range of industries.
This master program explores cutting-edge innovation in experimental computer science and provides students with a solid grounding of professional, real-world experience.
It has been designed specifically to meet the needs of contemporary industrial and research environments. As a result, this program blends advanced academic teaching with rigorous practical and professional experience.
The modules will provide students with a wealth of specialist knowledge and skills, covering a range of topics informed by our research excellence
Topics include Distributed Systems; Advanced Human-Computer Interaction; and Systems Architecture and Integration.
Students will also gain real-world, applicable work experience by working with one of the partner companies, providing them with insight into a professional ICT environment.
Category : Postgraduate
Logistics & Supply Chain Management -
-- The program focuses on the practical aspects of logistics and supply chain management rather than academic theory
Students will learn about all of the major elements of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and will have the opportunity to explore the most recent developments in the field.Students might have the opportunity to take part in a three to four-month-long supervised project based in a client company which helps builds their professional skills.Students will cover the modules like Global Sourcing, Logistics Management, Operations, and Supply Chain Excellence, People, Organisation and Leadership, Project Management Tools, Techniques and Theories, Reasoning, Research and Reflection, and Strategic Supply Chain Management, etc.
Category : Postgraduate
MSc in Mechanical Engineering -
-- Mechanical engineering combines scientific principles, mathematics, and realization to design, develop and implement innovative solutions to contemporary problems.This program will enhance students' skills and provide them with advanced subject knowledge to accelerate their engineering careers.The program comprises of advanced topics in mechanical engineering and industry-linked project work.Students will benefit from the teaching of some of the world’s experts in their fields, a state-of-the-art working environment, and networking opportunities to enhance their career prospects.Students will study six taught modules and also undertake a major individual project.Students will also become familiar with stress analysis, finite element analyses and modeling; renewables including wind, tidal and hydro-power; mechanisms and mechanical design; control and self-learning systems; and systems analysis, among other topics.
Category : Postgraduate
Data Science -
-- The MSc program will ensure students have an advanced level of skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve their career aspirations.Studying for an MSc in Data Science at Lancaster will provide students with the perfect environment to develop expertise in the discipline.Students will explore five core Data Science modules. These will ensure, they have a solid advanced grounding in the subject, to support their choice of specialism
Students can choose from two specialisms according to their background and interests:
Computing
Statistical Inference
Students will also have the opportunity to undertake a 12-week placement either within the industry or as part of an academic research project.
This will provide the, with a fantastic opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world situations and challenges, allowing them to gain valuable professional experience and demonstrate a working grasp of the discipline.
Category : Postgraduate
Cyber Security -
-- This program will prepare students for an exciting and rewarding career in cybersecurity, application and software security, and cyber law enforcement, among others.During the study, students will work within our world-class ICT Centre of Excellence, InfoLab21. Here they will study and explore eight taught modules and complete a substantial research project.The interdisciplinary modules will allow students to draw on expertise from four specialist departments: School of Computing and Communication; Law; Sociology; and Politics, Philosophy, and Religion
Through studying these modules, students will develop a range of technical skills and gain specialist knowledge that will be invaluable as they progress in their careers.Modules include: Information System Penetration and Countermeasures; Network and Systems Security; and Cybercrime
Students will also work on an individual research project, supervised by two academics from two of the four departments. Through this project, they will obtain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity and technology.
Category : Postgraduate
Eligibility criteria
All the international applicants who do not belong to the UK or do not belong to any English speaking nation need to prove their proficiency in English by submitting their IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent score.
Accommodation
All our Lancaster University properties are located close to public transportation, have amazing facilities (like gyms, Instagrammable rooftop terraces, gaming lounges, theater rooms, and more), and a range of apartments. Share your student accommodation Lancaster with roommates, enjoy the luxury of an en suite room, or live solo in a studio. Students typically enjoy finding Lancaster University student accommodation at places like Foundry Studios, St. Leonard’s House, Caton Court, Cable Street, and more. All the Lancaster University student rooms have unique qualities, but all offer excellent Lancaster student accommodation choices close to Lancaster University. Let Unilodgers help you find, compare, and book the ideal spot for your Lancaster University accommodation.
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You will qualify for a Lancaster University Scholarship if:
You are an undergraduate applicant from the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, and you are eligible to pay ‘Home’ fees.
You achieve the required level in your GCSE and A level results, or accepted equivalent qualifications.
You make Lancaster University your firm UCAS choice.
If you are starting in 2019 or 2020, our scholarships are:
£1,000 Lancaster Scholarship for applicants who achieve AAA at A level and have at least 5 GCSE’s grade A/7 or above. This is awarded in each year of study, subject to progression.
£2,000 Lancaster Scholarship for applicants who achieve A*A*A at A level and have at least 5 GCSE’s grade A/7 or above. This is awarded in the first year of study only.
You may be awarded both scholarships, meaning that if you are eligible for the £2,000 Scholarship you will also be eligible for the £1,000 Scholarship.
You will be eligible for scholarships based on your year of application, even if you defer your place to another year of entry.
All grade conditions must be met or exceeded, we do not consider tariff point equivalencies as part of our consideration. For example, A*AB will not be considered as meeting the criteria for the £1,000 Lancaster Scholarship.
Computer Science and Information System -
-- Computer science is a dynamic discipline, applicable to a diverse range of industries.
This master program explores cutting-edge innovation in experimental computer science and provides students with a solid grounding of professional, real-world experience.
It has been designed specifically to meet the needs of contemporary industrial and research environments. As a result, this program blends advanced academic teaching with rigorous practical and professional experience.
The modules will provide students with a wealth of specialist knowledge and skills, covering a range of topics informed by our research excellence
Topics include Distributed Systems; Advanced Human-Computer Interaction; and Systems Architecture and Integration.
Students will also gain real-world, applicable work experience by working with one of the partner companies, providing them with insight into a professional ICT environment.
Category : Postgraduate
Logistics & Supply Chain Management -
-- The program focuses on the practical aspects of logistics and supply chain management rather than academic theory
Students will learn about all of the major elements of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and will have the opportunity to explore the most recent developments in the field.Students might have the opportunity to take part in a three to four-month-long supervised project based in a client company which helps builds their professional skills.Students will cover the modules like Global Sourcing, Logistics Management, Operations, and Supply Chain Excellence, People, Organisation and Leadership, Project Management Tools, Techniques and Theories, Reasoning, Research and Reflection, and Strategic Supply Chain Management, etc.
Category : Postgraduate
MSc in Mechanical Engineering -
-- Mechanical engineering combines scientific principles, mathematics, and realization to design, develop and implement innovative solutions to contemporary problems.This program will enhance students' skills and provide them with advanced subject knowledge to accelerate their engineering careers.The program comprises of advanced topics in mechanical engineering and industry-linked project work.Students will benefit from the teaching of some of the world’s experts in their fields, a state-of-the-art working environment, and networking opportunities to enhance their career prospects.Students will study six taught modules and also undertake a major individual project.Students will also become familiar with stress analysis, finite element analyses and modeling; renewables including wind, tidal and hydro-power; mechanisms and mechanical design; control and self-learning systems; and systems analysis, among other topics.
Category : Postgraduate
Data Science -
-- The MSc program will ensure students have an advanced level of skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve their career aspirations.Studying for an MSc in Data Science at Lancaster will provide students with the perfect environment to develop expertise in the discipline.Students will explore five core Data Science modules. These will ensure, they have a solid advanced grounding in the subject, to support their choice of specialism
Students can choose from two specialisms according to their background and interests:
Computing
Statistical Inference
Students will also have the opportunity to undertake a 12-week placement either within the industry or as part of an academic research project.
This will provide the, with a fantastic opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world situations and challenges, allowing them to gain valuable professional experience and demonstrate a working grasp of the discipline.
Category : Postgraduate
Cyber Security -
-- This program will prepare students for an exciting and rewarding career in cybersecurity, application and software security, and cyber law enforcement, among others.During the study, students will work within our world-class ICT Centre of Excellence, InfoLab21. Here they will study and explore eight taught modules and complete a substantial research project.The interdisciplinary modules will allow students to draw on expertise from four specialist departments: School of Computing and Communication; Law; Sociology; and Politics, Philosophy, and Religion
Through studying these modules, students will develop a range of technical skills and gain specialist knowledge that will be invaluable as they progress in their careers.Modules include: Information System Penetration and Countermeasures; Network and Systems Security; and Cybercrime
Students will also work on an individual research project, supervised by two academics from two of the four departments. Through this project, they will obtain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity and technology.
Category : Postgraduate
All the international applicants who do not belong to the UK or do not belong to any English speaking nation need to prove their proficiency in English by submitting their IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent score.
All our Lancaster University properties are located close to public transportation, have amazing facilities (like gyms, Instagrammable rooftop terraces, gaming lounges, theater rooms, and more), and a range of apartments. Share your student accommodation Lancaster with roommates, enjoy the luxury of an en suite room, or live solo in a studio. Students typically enjoy finding Lancaster University student accommodation at places like Foundry Studios, St. Leonard’s House, Caton Court, Cable Street, and more. All the Lancaster University student rooms have unique qualities, but all offer excellent Lancaster student accommodation choices close to Lancaster University. Let Unilodgers help you find, compare, and book the ideal spot for your Lancaster University accommodation.
**Contact us to know more