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BSc Honours Computer Science with Industrial Placement (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons)

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site (Newcastle)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This degree in cyber security includes an industrial placement, equipping you with practical work experience and boosting your CV.

Course overview

You will learn about the design and development of dependable software systems.

Explore different aspects of computing science – such as games design, bioinformatics, and security – in your first two years.

Spend a year on an accredited, paid industrial placement between Stages 2 and 3.

Study specialist modules in Stage 3 – such as cryptographies and software verification technology – to develop skills and knowledge for your chosen career.

Careers support

Our degree programmes have been developed to ensure that you are gaining the transferable skills that employers like to see alongside your academic study. You will benefit from guest lectures from industry professionals, mock interviews and professional skills workshops.

The school annually hosts a week of intensive employability events. These have included:

  • hackathon workshops
  • placement discussions
  • coding and enterprise challenges
  • employer talks
  • networking events

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAB

(excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).We are committed to encouraging the adoption of A level Computing. Students applying with an A level in Computing will receive favourable consideration.GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    29th out of 117 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    146 64%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    28th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.83 71%

    103rd

    24

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