Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Newcastle University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

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Gain the knowledge and expertise in Computer Science to launch your professional career in this fast-changing environment.This accredited course meets the evolving needs of industry, and will give you a deep understanding of the principles of Computer Science.Youll be based in the truly inspiring Urban Sciences Building, and study at a world-leading centre in computing innovation and industry collaboration.By studying a broad curriculum in your first two years, youll develop knowledge in ...Read more

Gain the knowledge and expertise in Computer Science to launch your professional career in this fast-changing environment.This accredited course meets the evolving needs of industry, and will give you a deep understanding of the principles of Computer Science.You'll be based in the truly inspiring Urban Sciences Building, and study at a world-leading centre in computing innovation and industry collaboration.By studying a broad curriculum in your first two years, you'll develop knowledge in different aspects of computing science, and gain highly desirable skills in problem solving, program design and implementation.In your final year you can specialise in a particular area of computer science or build your own broad based degree. You can choose topics that are taught by renowned experts in areas such as security and resilience, software engineering, bioinformatics and game engineering.

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WUSCA ranking:
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16/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
31st
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D45M0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3D3M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1H1H2H2H3 Grades / Points required

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£30,600 per year

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Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Established in 1834, Newcastle University is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK...

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