This one-year Pre-Master's program in Computer Science at Lancaster University Leipzig prepares graduate students for postgraduate studies in cybersecurity or data science. It emphasizes bridging the gap between undergraduate studies and the demands of a Master's, focusing on core knowledge, skills, and literacy development. Students engage in lectures, seminars, workshops, and self-study, with assessments including coursework and examinations. The program offers two intakes per year and is taught in English in Leipzig, Germany, with fees varying based on student nationality.

Degree Overview:

The Pre-Master's Computer Science program at Lancaster University Leipzig aims to prepare graduate students for postgraduate studies in cybersecurity or data science. The program focuses on bridging the linguistic and academic gap between undergraduate studies and the demands of a Master's degree. It emphasizes the acquisition of core academic knowledge, skills, and literacy development crucial for success in higher education. Successful completion guarantees progression to the MSc Cyber Security or MSc Data Science programs at Lancaster University Leipzig. Students learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, self-study, and peer support, emphasizing practical application of theoretical knowledge and incorporating formative learning opportunities. The program lasts one academic year.

Outline:

The program structure includes several modules:

• Interactive Learning Skills Communication: This module develops academic and communication skills (written and oral) for postgraduate study and professional life, emphasizing independent learning strategies and personal/professional development.
Students learn to interpret arguments and construct their own effective arguments (written and oral).
• Programming Clinic: Using a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, students work on client problems, developing skills in understanding issues, finding solutions, and reporting to clients.
• Computing Systems: This module provides theoretical knowledge of computing systems, along with relevant software and technologies to prepare students for Master's programs.
• Mathematics and Statistics in Computing: This module introduces or refreshes students' knowledge of quantitative techniques and skills needed for other MSc modules.
It ensures all students have adequate skills to pursue MSc programs. Not all optional modules are available every year.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include individual coursework (oral and written presentations) and examinations. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study to support their learning.

Teaching:

Teaching is delivered through a combination of small group lectures and group-based tutorial coursework (oral and written presentations). All teaching is conducted in English.

Other:

The program has intakes in October and January. The 2025/2026 fees are €17,250 for international students and €11,000 for EU/UK students. The program is located in Leipzig, Germany, and is taught in English.

International: €17,250 EU/UK: €11,000

Lancaster University Leipzig is a branch campus of Lancaster University in the UK, and the courses it provides are the same as those in the UK.

The campus is located in the city centre of Leipzig and welcomes German, EU and international students. The university offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, Foundation or Pre-Master’s entry.

Upon successful completion of one of the programmes, students who study in Leipzig receive their degrees from Lancaster University. It does not matter where a student studied – either at the Leipzig campus or at the main Bailrigg campus in the UK – students are awarded the same degree certificate issued by Lancaster University in the UK, which will enable students to apply to any postgraduate programme either in Germany, the UK or in any other country in the world.

A Lancaster University degree is internationally recognised and highly valued by institutions and employers. Lancaster University’s operation in Leipzig has been approved by the Saxon State Ministry for Higher Education, Research and the Arts. The campus is located in the heart of the city of Leipzig and welcomes both German, EU and international students.