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

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This degree provides a firm foundation in the essential field of software engineering.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 software engineering, developing skills and knowledge for your future career.Your modules focus on the design and development of embedded software systems, and ...Read more

This degree provides a firm foundation in the essential field of software engineering.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 software engineering, developing skills and knowledge for your future career.Your modules focus on the design and development of embedded software systems, and include: software verification systemsreal-time and cyber-physical systemsReliable software is fundamental to almost all of our use of technology, from the embedded systems that make a washing machine work to the flight controllers on a passenger jet.Working alongside programmers who have in-depth knowledge of writing code, software engineers understand and oversee the development of these systems, requiring strong computing science, project management and problem-solving skills.

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16/279
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26th
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31st
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Noah
05 Dec 24

Newcastle Uni’s pretty decent. The computer science facilities are good, and the location is solid for going out. My accommodation’s nice, so no complaints there. The Student..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£30,600 per year

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£30,600 per year

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Tahmed
20 Jan 25
Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons)
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Noah
05 Dec 24
Newcastle Uni’s pretty decent. The computer science facilities are good, and the location is solid for going out. My accommodation’s nice, so no complaints there. The Student...
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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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