BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)
About this course
BSc Honours in Computer Science (Software Engineering), a computer science degree focused on software engineering and system development principles. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. Students can optionally complete a placement year or a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through modules such as Fundamentals of Computing, Computer Systems Design and Architectures, Foundations of Data Science, Programming Portfolio 1, and Programming Portfolio 2. The second year progresses to Security Programming, Algorithm Design and Analysis, Software Engineering Team Project, Introducing Contemporary Topics in Computing, and Software Systems Design and Implementation. The final year includes compulsory study in Major Project and Dissertation in Computer Science, Distributed Systems, and Development and Operations of Systems. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas like Introduction to Quantum Computing, Game Design, Gaming Technologies and Simulations, Cryptography, and Computer Vision & AI.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 74%: 56 offers from 76 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 70%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 72%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 40%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 15%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Computer Systems Design and Architectures
- Foundations of Data Science
- Programming Portfolio 1
- Programming Portfolio 2
- Security Programming
- Algorithm Design and Analysis
- Software Engineering Team Project
- Introducing Contemporary Topics in Computing
- Software Systems Design and Implementation
- Major Project and Dissertation in Computer Science
- Distributed Systems
- Development and Operations of Systems
- Introduction to Quantum Computing
- Game Design
- Gaming Technologies and Simulations
- Engineering Biology and AI
- Biomedical Data Analytics and AI
- Cryptography
- System and Network Security
- Human Computer Interaction: Interaction Design
- Computer Vision & AI
- Data Visualization and Visual Analytics
- Career Development for final year students
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £60,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Newcastle University do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Newcastle University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Newcastle University?
74% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 56 offers from 76 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) at Newcastle University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.