MComp (Hons) Computer Science (Game Engineering)
Course overview
Qualification | Master's Degree |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 4 years |
Intakes | January, April, September |
Tuition (Local students) | $ 47,591 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 117,305 |
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 47,591
- Local students
- $ 117,305
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
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- Foreign students
Student Visa
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- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
- A Levels: AAB (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). GCSE Mathematics grade B required.
- Scottish Qualification: AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at 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.
- International Baccalaureate: 35 points. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: A1A1A1B1B.
- Access Qualification: A level 3 unit in mathematical studies essential. At least 30 level 3 credits with Distinction in a science subject, and 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
- Cambridge Pre-U: D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics grade B required.
- PARTNERS - A Levels: BBB/ABC (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). GCSE Mathematics grade B required. The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges.
- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges.
- English Language Requirements: For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
- International Foundation Programme: If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Business and Management.
Curriculum
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
- Programming I
- Programming II
- The Software Engineering Professional
- Computer Architecture
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Website Design and Construction
Stage 2
Compulsory Modules
- Software Engineering
- Software Engineering Team Project
- Algorithm Design and Analysis
- Database Technology
- Operating Systems
- Computer Networks
Stage 3
Compulsory Modules
- Project and Dissertation in Computing Science
- Programming for Games
- Gaming Simulations
- Graphics for Games
- Computer Games Development
Optional Modules
You choose modules from the following list to bring your total credits to 120:
- Distributed Systems
- Mobile Computer Systems Development
- Internet Technology
- System and Network Security
- Understanding Programming Languages
- Real-Time and Cyber-Physical Systems
- Software Verification Technologies
- Understanding Concurrency
- Website Construction and Management (Server-side)
- Bio-computing
- Bio-algorithms
- Cryptography
- Reliability and Fault Tolerance
- Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
- Advanced Interaction Design
- User Interface Techniques and Technologies
- Career Development for Final Year Students
- Creativity and Market Research in Science and Engineering
Stage 4
Compulsory Modules
- Research Skills
- Project and Dissertation for MComp
- Advanced Programming for Games
- Advanced Graphics for Games
- Advanced Game Technologies
- Engineering Gaming Solutions within a Team
Optional Modules
You choose one of the following modules:
- Big Data Analytics
- Human Factors Engineering