MSc in Computer Science

About this course
Duration	12 Months
Level	Masters Program

Course Description

• The course includes the fundamentals of computing science, database design, network technologies and programming
• The taught part of the course follows three main threads: programming, computer architecture and software engineering
• The three summer months are devoted to a dissertation project (worth 60 credits)

RankingUniversity Rankings#201-300Universities Rankings

– ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020#152World University Ranking

– QS 2021#178University Ranking

– THE (Times Higher Education) 2021#23University Ranking (UK)

– The Complete University Guide 2021#51University Rankings

– The Guardian 2021#166Global Universities

– US News & World Report 2021Course RankingsComputers Courses#201-250PG Computers

– THE (Times Higher Education) 2021View All RankingFees & ExpensesPoundINR1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount
Tuition & fees	INR 24,18,624

Other expenses in 1st year

Fees components	Amount
Hostel & Meals	INR 4,97,782
Insurance	INR 54,677
Transportation	INR 74,419
Personal Expense	INR 93,024
Total	INR 7,19,902

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 103.36|

Tuition & expenses were last updated on 13ᵗʰ October 2020Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course
Class 12th	No specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors	58.0%Applicants must have 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.2This can be in any of the following qualifications:Bachelor DegreeBachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or CommerceBachelor Special or Honours degreeBachelor degree in professional subjectsGraduates of subjects related to computer science will be considered, but applications will be dealt with on an individual basis because of the potential overlap between the first degree and the modules on the course.
Work experience	RequiredWork experience is not required but applicants with work experience will also be considered
Exams	IELTS : 6.5At least 5.5 or equivalent in each of the four sub-skillsPTE : 62With a minimum sub-score of 51
Additional info	Academic transcriptsCVPersonal StatementEnglish language test results (if applicable)Two referees

Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Newcastle University

Student rating  ( 4.1) View reviews

Course info

UCAS CODEG400This wide-ranging degree equips you with a deep understanding across a variety of computer science topics. You can explore all of our computing specialisms in your first two years and see where your interests lie. You then continue with a broad spectrum of topics from across our full range, and will graduate with breadth and depth of knowledge.

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS / UCAS / HESA

Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking50^th / 131

CompUniGuide ranking37^th

CompUniGuide subject ranking31^st

Start date and durationDATA SOURCE: UCAS

Start date19-SEP-22

Full Time3 Years

Computer ScienceDATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

Drop-out rate 

12%

Employment rate 

89%

Average salary 

Computer Science graduate salary at this uni£24,000UK Computer Science graduate salary£21,000

Modules 

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

Modules (Stage 1)

•  Programming Portfolio 1 (30 credits) – Core
•  Information Storage and Retrieval (20 credits) – Core
•  Programming Portfolio 2 (30 credits) – Core
•  Fundamentals of Computing (20 credits) – Core
•  Computer Systems Design and Architectures (20 credits) – Core

Modules (Stage 2)

Security and Programming Paradigms (10 credits) – Core Algorithm Design and Analysis (5 credits) – Core Software Engineering Team Project (15 credits) – Core Introducing Contemporary Topics in Computing (15 credits) – Core Operating Systems and Networks (15 credits) – Core

Modules (Stage 3)

•  Research Methods, Tools and Techniques (20 credits) – Core
•  Major Project in Computer Science (40 credits) – Core

Entry requirements 

DATA SOURCE: UCAS

Choose Exam type	Grades / Points required
A level A level Scottish Higher Access to HE Diploma Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate – Principal Extended Project International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Leaving Certificate – Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)	AAB
Details
Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.

Previous study 

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uniMathematics73%Physics37%Computing37%Chemistry17%Biology17%

Tuition fees

DATA SOURCE: UCAS/IDP Connect

For students from

EnglandScotlandWalesNorthern Ireland£9,250 per year Students from England

Latest Computer Science reviews

Computer ScienceSRStudent Reviewer25 Feb 15

Geographic Information Science BSc (Hons)

 great environment and location. Campus is clean and well kept. Close to trains station as well as a variety of..

Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons)

 Newcastle University is the best I could have found for my course. It was quite difficult for me to get in, but once I..

Review breakdown

Overall rating

How Computer Science students rated:

Student rating ( 4.0) 25 reviews

5 star28%4 star52%3 star16%2 star4%1 star0%

How all students rated:

Student rating ( 4.1) 1,095 reviews

5 star31%4 star57%3 star10%2 star1%1 star1%Search reviews that mentionor

Uni info

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

CompUniGuide ranking37thStudent rating ( 4.1)Get prospectus Newcastle University is a future-focused institution with a long history of delivering high quality education, and reputation for academic excellence. It is a founding member of the elite Russell Group, and is known for world-class research and innovative teaching methods across a comprehensive portfolio of subject areas. There is an enrolled population of around 28,000 students from over 140 countries, and the teaching faculty have been recognised for their quality with a Gold standard rating in the most recent TEF assessment — the highest available. The university is continually investing in its campus facilities and human capital, ensuring that students have access to state-of-the-art and industry relevant equipment as well as a highly fulfilling learning experience.