Delivering Computer Science Foundation Programs for Lancaster University

Lancaster University
Lancaster University Leipzig Website homepage
Lancaster Uni Leipzig website: homepage
Lancaster University Leipzig Website Foundation Year page
Lancaster Uni Leipzig website: Foundation Year page

Between 2023 and 2024, as Technical Project Manager at Lancaster University Leipzig (via Navitas), I ran two UK-accredited Computer Science programs, standardised delivery across seven lecturers, and raised student satisfaction from 50% to 90%.

  • 90%Studentsatisfaction
  • 55Studentstaught
  • 7Lecturersled
  • 2CSprograms

The Challenge

The programs had fragmented processes, inconsistent delivery across modules, and low student satisfaction (50%). There was no standardized planning or documentation, and lecturers weren't coordinating well, which created operational gaps and delivery risk.

My Role

Honest title: Programme Lead (Technical Project Manager). Structure and consistency for programs that were running on fragmented processes: shared standards, delivery across seven lecturers, clearer communication.

  • Owned delivery for two UK-accredited Computer Science programs with seven lecturers.
  • Owned planning cycles, teaching schedules, documentation, and weekly delivery reviews.
  • Ensured alignment with UK academic standards and German regulatory requirements.
  • Optimised digital workflows across Moodle, Microsoft 365, and shared content repositories.

What I Did

  • Set up structured planning, handover, and collaboration processes.
  • Standardised assessments, grading criteria, and course documentation across modules.
  • Built digital processes for assignments, feedback, and coordination between lecturers.
  • Improved communication and reduced inconsistencies between modules.
  • Created clearer documentation and aligned learning outcomes.

Results

  • Student satisfaction increased from 50% to 90% in one academic cycle.
  • Delivery became more consistent with standardised planning and documentation.
  • Operational gaps between lecturers were reduced.
  • Learning outcomes and assessments aligned with UK academic standards.

What I Learned

Structured processes, clear ownership, and proactive communication make a real difference. When I introduced planning cycles and documentation standards, the team's coordination improved significantly and student satisfaction increased substantially in one academic cycle.