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BSc Computer Science
Teaches problem-solving with logic, creativity and modern technology across the core areas of computing. The programme develops programming, software development, computer systems, data and secure digital services. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
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Potential funding at Newcastle University
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships: £7,000 tuition fee awards for outstanding UG applicants and £8,000 tuition fee awards for postgraduate master's applicants (September 2027 entry).
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A clearer look at BSc Computer Science
Teaches problem-solving with logic, creativity and modern technology across the core areas of computing. The programme develops programming, software development, computer systems, data and secure digital services. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on programming and computational problem-solving, computer systems, software and data, designing and evaluating practical digital solutions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Programming and computational problem-solving
- Computer systems, software and data
- Designing and evaluating practical digital solutions
- Design and build software solutions.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Programming
- Algorithmic thinking
- Systems analysis
- Technical project work
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy logical problem-solving and want a broad technical foundation for digital careers. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Software developer
- Systems analyst
- IT consultant
- Technical solutions specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
27 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Fundamentals of ComputingPublished course content
- 02Computer Systems Design and ArchitecturesPublished course content
- 03Foundations of Data SciencePublished course content
- 04Programming Portfolio 1Published course content
- 05Programming Portfolio 2Published course content
- 06Security ProgrammingPublished course content
- 07Algorithm Design and AnalysisPublished course content
- 08Software Engineering Team ProjectPublished course content
- 09Introducing Contemporary Topics in ComputingPublished course content
- 10Software Systems Design and ImplementationPublished course content
- 11Major Project and Dissertation in Computer SciencePublished course content
- 12Distributed SystemsPublished course content
- 13Development and Operations of SystemsPublished course content
- 14Introduction to Quantum ComputingPublished course content
- 15Game DesignPublished course content
- 16Gaming Technologies and SimulationsPublished course content
- 17Engineering Biology and AIPublished course content
- 18Biomedical Data Analytics and AIPublished course content
- 19CryptographyPublished course content
- 20System and Network SecurityPublished course content
- 21Human Computer Interaction: Interaction DesignPublished course content
- 22Computer Vision & AIPublished course content
- 23Data Visualization and Visual AnalyticsPublished course content
- 24Career Development for final year studentsPublished course content
- 25Information about these graphsPublished course content
- 26Dissertation or research projectPublished course content
- 27Examinations – practical or onlinePublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels AAB (IB 34); Sri Lankan A-levels AAB in three subjects
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan (or London) A-levels: typically the same grades as UK A-levels in three subjects, e.g. AAB for Business Management
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, 5.5 in each element
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on ncl.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Newcastle University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.