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Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
BSc Honours Computer Science (Cyber Security)
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site (Newcastle)
Course summary
You study a broad curriculum in your first two years, developing knowledge in different aspects of computing science, and gaining skills in problem solving, program design and implementation. In your third year, you move onto specialist topics in security and resilience, with modules focusing on the design and development of dependable software systems.
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site (Newcastle)
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I195
- Institution code:
- N21
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Newcastle)
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I195
- Institution code:
- N21
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Newcastle)
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level 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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*DD
Minimum grade B or 6 in at least five GCSEs required, including Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma D: 45 credits M: 0 credits
A level 3 unit in mathematical studies essential. At least 45 level 3 credits at distinction in a science subject.
Scottish Higher AAABB
at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or 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.
Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 34 points
Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H1, H1, H2, H2, H3
Including Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade O2 if not offered at Higher Level.
English language requirements
English Language Requirements https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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