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

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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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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Qualification

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

Location

Main Site (Newcastle)

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

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You study a broad curriculum in your first two years, developing knowledge in different aspects of computing science, and gaining skills in problem solving, program design and implementation. In your third year, you move onto specialist topics in game engineering, with modules that focus on the design, development and implementation of software that drives computer games.

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16/279
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26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
31st
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Ahmed
07 Mar 26

Great Location and amazing facility..Read more

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Harry
30 Jan 26

The city is walkable and has a lot to offer inside and outside of studying. An improvement could be to make student life more affordable to more..Read more

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Newcastle University
King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Newcastle Central  0.5 miles away
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