MComp (Hons) Computer Science with Industrial Placement
Course overview
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Intakes | January, April, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 57,122 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 140,799 |
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Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 57,122
- Local students
- $ 140,799
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
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Entry Requirements
- A Levels: AAB (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). GCSE Mathematics grade B required.
- Scottish Qualification: AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at 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.
- International Baccalaureate: 35 points. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: A1A1A1B1B
- Access Qualification: A level 3 unit in mathematical studies essential. At least 30 level 3 credits with Distinction in a science subject, and 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
- Cambridge Pre-U: D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics grade B required.
- PARTNERS - A Levels: BBB/ABC (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). GCSE Mathematics grade B required. The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges.
- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges.
- English Language Requirements: For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
- International Foundation Programme: If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Business and Management.
Curriculum
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- Programming I
- Programming II
- The Software Engineering Professional
- Computer Architecture
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Website Design and Construction
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- Software Engineering
- Software Engineering Team Project
- Algorithm Design and Analysis
- Database Technology
- Operating Systems
- Computer Networks
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
- Project and Dissertation in Computing Science
Optional modules
You choose modules from the following list to bring your total credits to 120. Please note that not all options listed may be offered in any one year, and additional modules may be available.
- Distributed Systems
- Mobile Computer Systems Development
- Internet Technology
- System and Network Security
- Programming for Games
- Gaming Simulations
- Graphics for Games
- Computer Games Development
- Understanding Programming Languages
- Real-Time and Cyber-Physical Systems
- Software Verification Technologies
- Understanding Concurrency
- Website Construction and Management (Server-side)
- Bio-computing
- Bio-algorithms
- Cryptography
- Reliability and Fault Tolerance
- Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
- Advanced Interaction Design
- User Interface Techniques and Technologies
- Career Development for Final Year Students
- Creativity and Market Research in Science and Engineering
Stage 4
Compulsory modules
- Distributed Algorithms
- The Challenge of Dependable Systems
- Research Skills
- Group Project in Computer Security and Resilience
- Project and Dissertation for MComp
Optional modules
You choose 20 credits from this list:
- Enterprise Middleware
- System Validation
- Machine Learning
- Information Security and Trust
And 20 credits from this list:
- System Security
- System Design
- Cloud Computing
- High Integrity Software Development
You also choose one of the following modules:
- Big Data Analytics
- Human Factors Engineering