Computing and Communications and Lancaster University

Computing and Communications

A world-class teaching and research hub for computer science and communications systems.

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1st

joint 1st in the UK for graduate prospects in computer science
Complete University Guide 2019

7th

in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research
REF2014

8th

for graduate prospects
The Times Good University Guide 2019

Study

We design our courses to challenge and inspire you. You will discover the possibilities that new communication technologies make available.

Undergraduate Degrees

Masters Degrees

PhD
The Times & Sunday Times University of the Year 2018
Teaching Excellence Framework Gold Award
Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Research

Our research is recognised for its exceptional quality and international reputation. We are supported by RCUK, EU and industry funding. Our work blends traditional research fields and focuses on achieving a high impact. Our work encompasses energy, transport, cyber-crime and social computing.

Communication Systems

Data Science

Distributed Systems

Interactive Systems

Networking

Pervasive Systems

Security

Software Engineering

Work with us

We work with businesses of all sizes and in many ways. We can work with your business with collaborative research, internships, training, guest lectures and events.

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State-of-the-art environment

The iconic InfoLab21 is the region's leading centre for ICT research and commercial innovation. We run extensive teaching and research collaborations with companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco and BAE Systems.

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