Computer Science (Software 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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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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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, focusing on the design and development of embedded software systems.

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16/279
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26th
CUG Ranking
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31st
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Tahmed
20 Jan 25

Great university in a great..Read more

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