Computer Science

About this course

Computer science is a discipline that applies theoretical and practical knowledge to a seemingly endless range of real-world challenges, from designing secure payment systems and building machine learning models to creating the software infrastructure that powers modern communications and developing the algorithms that make sense of vast datasets. It is one of the most versatile of all university degrees, developing a way of thinking, precise, logical, creative and focused on what can be computed, that is valued in virtually every sector of the economy. At Newcastle University this three-year, full-time programme builds your understanding of the theoretical and practical foundations of the discipline, covering programming, data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, databases, software engineering, networking and artificial intelligence. As you advance you wil

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 65% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 50% of graduatescards →
• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 0% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 0% of graduatescards →

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