MComp Honours Computer Science (Security and Resilience)

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.

Stage 1

Compulsory Modules
 

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

Stage 2

Compulsory Modules
 

• Security and Programming Paradigms
• Algorithm Design and Analysis
• Software Engineering Team Project
• Introducing Contemporary Topics in Computing
• Software Systems Design and Implementation

Stage 3

Compulsory Modules
 

• Major Project and Dissertation in Computer Science
• Cryptography
• System and Network Security

Stage 4

Compulsory Modules    
 

• Distributed Algorithms    
• System Evaluation    
• The Challenge of Dependable Systems    
• Information Security and Trust    
• High Integrity Software Development    
• Research Methods and Group Project in Security and Resilience    
• Project and Dissertation for MCOMP    

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.

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 graduate of Computer Science (Security and Resilience) you’ll be well placed for employment in technical positions in software houses and with companies designing and deploying dependable software in safety-critical industry sectors.

You'll also benefit from our well-established links with organisations within the industry. Our placement students and graduates are regularly recruited by companies such as:
 

• Nissan
• Waterstons
• Accenture
• IBM
• P&G
• Deloitte
• Microsoft
• Sage
• DWP
• GCHQ

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