Computer Science

Computer science is the discipline that underpins the digital revolution transforming virtually every sector of modern life. It addresses how problems can be represented and solved computationally, how software and systems are designed and built, how data is stored and processed, and how the algorithmic intelligence that powers artificial intelligence and machine learning actually works. As digital technologies become more deeply embedded in healthcare, finance, education, government and industry, the demand for graduates who can think rigorously about computation and translate that thinking into working systems continues to grow.

At the University of Lincoln this programme is studied part-time, making it accessible to those who need to balance their studies with work or other commitments. You will engage with both foundational computer science and cutting-edge topics including artificial intelligence and machine learning, ensuring your learning stays at the frontier of research and aligned with the needs of the computing industry. The programme includes a sandwich year in professional practice and a year abroad, giving you extended industry experience and international exposure in a global technology sector.

Computer science graduates work across every sector of the economy in roles including software development, systems architecture, data science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence engineering, product management, technical consultancy and technology leadership. Healthcare, financial services, government, retail, media, defence and countless technology companies all employ computer science graduates in large numbers. The combination of theoretical rigour and practical skills makes computer science graduates among the most versatile available to employers.

Many go on to postgraduate study in specialist areas such as machine learning, cybersecurity, distributed systems or human-computer interaction, building deeper expertise in fast-moving areas of the discipline.