Program Overview
The Computer Science at Northumbria University is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Relational Databases
- Procedural Programming
- Object Oriented Programming
- Web Technologies
- Computing Fundamentals
- Systems Analysis
- Web Programming
- Program Design and Development
- Machine Learning and Computer Vision
- Operating Systems and Concurrency
- Computer Networks and Control Systems
- Software Engineering Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 120-128 UCAS Tariff points including one or more of the following:\xc2\xa0
- From at least 2 GCE/VCE A Levels\xc2\xa0
- Distinction, Distinction, Merit\xc2\xa0
- BBBCC - BBBBC at Higher level, CCC - BCC at Advanced Higher\xc2\xa0
- BBBBB \xc2\xa0- ABBBB
- 120-128 UCAS Tariff points including minimum score of 4 in at least three subjects at Higher level
- Award of full Access to HE Diploma including 18 credits at Distinction and 27 at Merit
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northumbria University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Northumbria University
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months