This wide-ranging degree equips you with a deep understanding across a variety of computer science topics, and includes an industrial placement to equip you with practical work experience and boost your CV. Explore different aspects of computing science – such as games design, bioinformatics, and security – in your first two years. After a year on an accredited, paid industrial placement you continue to select modules from across our range of specialist topics, choosing from a diverse range of optional modules.
This wide-ranging degree equips you with a deep understanding across a variety of computer science topics, and includes an industrial placement to equip you with practical work experience and boost your CV. Explore different aspects of computing science – such as games design, bioinformatics, and security – in your first two years. After a year on an accredited, paid industrial placement you continue to select modules from across our range of specialist topics, choosing from a diverse range of optional modules.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G401
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B,B Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Access to HE DiplomaD:45,M:0 A level 3 unit in mathematical studies essential. At least 45 level 3 credits at distinction in a science subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 Including Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade O2 if not offered at Higher Level. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalExtended ProjectWe welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme. A levelA,A,B Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required. |
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