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BSc(Hons) Computer Science

Northumbria University Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You will study computer programming, relational databases, web development, computer networks and control systems, systems analysis, operating systems, and distributed real-time systems to give you a broad knowledge of the computer science discipline.

General Eligibility

120 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • AI Fundamentals (Core)

  • Computational Thinking (Core)

  • Computers & Society (Core)

  • Computing Fundamentals (Core)

  • Data Fundamentals (Core)

  • Programming (Core)

  • Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only)

2 Year 2
  • Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only)

  • Advanced Programming (Core)

  • Algorithms and Data Structures (Core)

  • Software Architecture (Optional)

  • Computer Vision (Optional)

  • Computing Consultancy Project (Optional)

  • Data Visualization (Optional)

  • Digital Forensics Incident Response (Optional)

  • Human-Computer Interaction (Core)

  • IT Service Management (Optional)

  • Mobile & Web App Development (Optional)

  • Virtual and Augmented Reality (Optional)

  • Contemporary Issues in Computing and Digital Technologies (Optional)

  • Developing Digital and Professional Competence (Optional)

  • London Campus UG Internship (Optional)

  • London Campus Undergraduate Professional Practice (Optional)

  • London Campus UG Group Consultancy Project (Optional)

3 Year 3
  • Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional)

  • Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (4 modules studied in Amsterdam (Semester 1) & Newcastle (Semester 2) (Optional)

  • Work placement year (Optional)

  • Study abroad year (Optional)

4 Year 4
  • Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only)

  • Big Data (Optional)

  • Business Intelligence (Optional)

  • Cloud Computing (Optional)

  • Computing Project

  • Computing Group Project (Core)

  • Data Analytics (Optional)

  • Data Security and Governance (Core)

  • Evolutionary Computation (Optional)

  • Experimental Design for Interactive Applications (Optional)

  • Machine Learning (Optional)

  • Robotics & Automation (Optional)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

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