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Academic eligibility
- Normally a 2:1 honours degree or accepted equivalent in Computer Science or a similar subject, plus a viable research proposal.
- Identify an appropriate Lancaster research area and potential supervisor.
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Lancaster University
Lancaster, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
Lancaster's Computer Science MSc by Research centres on an individual project and dissertation shaped with a supervisor.
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Lancaster's Computer Science MSc by Research centres on an individual project and dissertation shaped with a supervisor.
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- MSc by Research Computer Science — one year full-time or two years part-time
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Language requirements
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.
- Accepted tests have specific validity rules; relevant certificates must remain valid at the course start.
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Study intakes
- The course lists 2027 entry.
- Lancaster's application guidance names an October 2027 cycle; confirm the research start with the department.
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Application deadlines
- For October 2027 entry, Lancaster says applications must be submitted by 28 July 2027; later applications receive case-by-case consideration.
- Research proposal and supervisor fit should be resolved before applying.
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International tuition
- 2027/28 international Computer Science MSc by Research tuition: £29,300 full-time or £14,650 annually part-time.
- Part-time study lasts two years with later-year fee review.
- Living and applicable college costs are additional.
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Scholarships & funding
- Funding depends on fee status and course.
- Confirm that an award includes this research master's; a taught-master's scholarship or funded PhD advertisement does not establish eligibility.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Lancaster University?
Selected programme options include MSc by Research Computer Science — one year full-time or two years part-time. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Lancaster University?
Normally a 2:1 honours degree or accepted equivalent in Computer Science or a similar subject, plus a viable research proposal. Identify an appropriate Lancaster research area and potential supervisor. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. Accepted tests have specific validity rules; relevant certificates must remain valid at the course start.
How much are international tuition fees at Lancaster University?
2027/28 international Computer Science MSc by Research tuition: £29,300 full-time or £14,650 annually part-time. Part-time study lasts two years with later-year fee review. Living and applicable college costs are additional. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Lancaster University?
For October 2027 entry, Lancaster says applications must be submitted by 28 July 2027; later applications receive case-by-case consideration. Research proposal and supervisor fit should be resolved before applying. The course lists 2027 entry. Lancaster's application guidance names an October 2027 cycle; confirm the research start with the department. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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