MComp Honours Computer Science (Game Engineering)

at Newcastle University

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Compulsory Modules
 

• Fundamentals of Computing
• Computer Systems Design and Architectures
• Foundations of Data Science
• Programming Portfolio 1
• Programming Portfolio 2

A Level
 

• AAA-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.

International Baccalaureate
34-35 points. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Tuition fees

Home Fee Students
£9,250

International Fee Students
£25,200

In the present job market, computing science graduates are better placed than many others to obtain employment in a challenging and fulfilling career, and the employability of Newcastle graduates is particularly high.

An increasing number of employers require digital skills, meaning our graduates are highly sought after. They move into bespoke software development roles in software houses and computer manufacturers and also into corporate organisations that use computers on a larger scale, such as banking, insurance and manufacturing companies and public sector institutions.

As a hub for games development, the North East of England is an exciting place to kick-start your career and you'll benefit from strong links with companies such as:
 

• Epic (Fortnite)
• Activision (Call of Duty)
• Ubisoft (Assassins Creed)
• Rockstar North (Grand Theft Auto)
• TT Games (Lego Star Wars)
• Creative Assembly (Total War)
• NVidia (Graphics cards)
• Sony (Horizon)
• Microsoft Playground Games (Forza)
• Microsoft Ninja Theory (Devil May Cry)
• Rebellion (Judge Dredd)

Local businesses often approach the School to advertise small, part-time or voluntary work opportunities, giving you the chance to gain valuable work experience.