Computer Sciencewith IndustrialPlacement (GameEngineering)MComp Honours

UCAS code I6125 Years

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Computer Sciencewith IndustrialPlacement (GameEngineering)MComp HonoursUCAS code I6125 Years

This degree in game engineering includes anindustrial placement to give you practical workexperience and boost your CV, as well as ayear of study at Master's level.

You will develop the skills and knowledge required todevelop computer game software and you will gain aninternational perspective on advancements in computergame development.

Explore different aspects of computing science – such asgames design, bioinformatics, and security - in your first twoyears.

You'll spend a year on an accredited, paid industrialplacement between Stages 2 and 3.

Study specialist modules in Stage 3, such as gamingsimulations and computer games development.

Take modules from our MSc degree in Computer GameEngineering in Stage 4 to develop a deep understanding ofgame engineering.

Highlights of this degreeAbout Game EngineeringOur degrees in Game Engineering focus on the design,development and implementation of software that drivescomputer games (rather than the artistic element of gamesdevelopment).

They enable you to design, develop and implementcomputer graphics software and applications on a variety ofarchitectures including games consoles, graphicworkstations and advanced 3D reality environments.

They also allow you to exploit such software and hardwarein entertainment, engineering, design and scientificvisualisation.

The North East of England is a hub for games development,making it an exciting place to kick-start your career in theindustry.

Quality and ranking• top 20 in the UK (Computer Science Category) -

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020

• 9th overall in the UK for research – ResearchExcellence Framework 2014

Professional accreditation*We seek British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation forour degrees so you can be assured that you will graduatewith a degree that meets the standard set by the IT industry.

BCS is the Chartered Institute for IT. Studying aBCS-accredited degree provides the foundation for achartered IT professional, engineer or scientist.

*All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly bytheir professional body.

Flexible degree structureYou might not be sure which area of computing science youwant to specialise in yet. Don't worry. At Newcastle, allComputing Science students study the same modules forthe first two years, before specialising in the later years.

This gives you time to explore the subject and decide whicharea you want to specialise in. It also means you cantransfer between our degrees up to the end of second year(although transfer from a BSc to an MComp is dependenton your academic performance).

Our MComp degrees involve an additional year of advancedstudy during which you follow Master's-level modules fromone of our MSc programmes. This provides you with adeeper level of knowledge that some employers will look forwhen recruiting.

If you are unsure whether to apply for a BSc or an MComp,please contact us for more information.

Work placements and industry linksOur Computer Science degrees are available with a paidwork placement. This extends the length of your degree bya year.

Your placement provides you with the experience ofseeking and securing a job, as well as practicalexperience and industry contacts that will benefit youracademic study and longer-term career.

We assess your placement by a short report andpresentation, though the assessment will not count towardsyour final mark.

Previous students have found placements with organisationsincluding:

• NHS Business Services Authority• Waterstons• Metropolitan Police• Accenture• IBM• Network Rail• Nissan• GSK• Scott Logic

Placement decisions ultimately rest with the employer, butthe School of Computing and our Careers Service willprovide support to help you find employers and guide youthrough the application process.

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We have strong links with a number of organisations withinthe industry. Various parts of our degrees attract prizesawarded by major companies. 

Local businesses approach the School to advertise small,part-time or voluntary work opportunities, giving you thechance to gain valuable work experience.

Careers Service Placement YearOn completion of Stage 2 and before entering Stage 3, youmay as part of your studies for the degree, spend a year in aplacement with an approved organisation. If you arerequired to re‐sit your Stage 2 assessment, you must delaythe start of your placement until you have done so. Studentswho fail Stage 2 may not complete a placement year.  

• ICM0043 Intercalating Module for Computing ScienceProgrammes

Facilities and supportYou will be part of the School of Computing, based in theUrban Sciences Building on our Newcastle Helix area ofcampus.

FacilitiesOur brand new £58m building offers great facilities for ourstudents, including:

• cyber physical systems laboratory• decision theatre for data visualisation• flat floor teaching facilities• 315 PCs with a Raspberry Pi3 on every desk

The building and its surrounding area will become a livinglaboratory, underpinning research to make urban centresmore sustainable for future generations. Research atNewcastle Helix will focus on:

• cyber physical systems• infrastructure• smart grids• future of our city• big data

SupportYou'll be supported by a personal tutor throughout yourdegree – an academic member of staff who can help withacademic and personal issues.

You'll also have access to a peer mentor in your first year –a fellow student who can help you settle in and answer anyquestions you have.

Social activitiesOur student-led Computing Society offers a range ofactivities throughout the year to help you meet people onyour course. Activities range from coding and gaming nightsto events with key speakers from industry.

Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS)Do you want to become a technical officer in the RoyalNavy, British Army, RAF or Defence Engineering andScience Group when you graduate?

This degree is approved by the Defence TechnicalUndergraduate Scheme (DTUS). 

DTUS is a sponsorship programme for students interestedin a scientific, engineering or technical career in the armedforces or the Ministry of Defence.

Find out more on our Armed Forces page.

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Course Details

Modules for 2019 entry

Please noteThe module and/or programme information below isfor 2019 entry. Our teaching is informed by research andmodules change periodically to reflect developments inthe discipline, the requirements of external bodies andpartners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers ofstudents interested (in an optional module). To find outmore read our terms and conditions.Module/programme information for 2020 entry will bepublished here as soon as it is available (end of May2020).Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts foran academic year and you need to complete modulestotalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Furtherinformation, including the credit value of the module, isavailable in each of the module descriptions below.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

CSC1031 Fundamentals of ComputingCSC1032 Computer Systems Design and ArchitecturesCSC1033 Information Storage and Retrieval CSC1034Programming Portfolio 1 CSC1035 Programming Portfolio2

Stage 2

Compulsory modulesCSC2031 Security and Programming ParadigmsCSC2032 Algorithm Design and AnalysisCSC2033 Software Engineering Team ProjectCSC2034 Introducing Contemporary Topics inComputingCSC2035 Operating Systems and Networks

Industrial placement year

Between Stages 2 and 3, you spend a year on anapproved work placement. You also complete thefollowing compulsory module:

Industrial placement year

ICM0043 Intercalating Module for Computer ScienceProgrammes

Stage 3

Compulsory modulesCSC3031 Research Methods, Tools and TechniquesCSC3032 Major Project in Computing ScienceCSC3231 Graphics for GamesCSC3232 Gaming Technologies and SimulationsOptional modulesYou choose 30 credits from the following list:CSC3131 Building Systems for PeopleCSC3331 Real Time and Cyber-Physical SystemsCSC3332 Programming Language Design andVerificationCSC3333 Understanding ConcurrencyCSC3431 Introduction to BioDesign and NaturalComputingCSC3432 Biomedical Data AnalyticsCSC3631 CryptographyCSC3632 System and Network SecurityCSC3633 Reliability and Fault ToleranceCSC3731 Human Computer Interaction: InteractionDesignCSC3732 Human Computer Interaction: AppliedInnovationCSC3831 Data ExplorationCSC3832 Predictive Analytics and Machine LearningYou may not select more than one 10 credit module. Youmay take modules from other Schools to a value of 20credits, subject to the approval of the Degree ProgrammeDirector.

Stage 4

Compulsory modulesCSC8498 Project and Dissertation for MCompCSC8501 Advanced Programming for GamesCSC8502 Advanced Graphics for GamesCSC8503 Advanced Game TechnologiesCSC8508 Engineering Gaming Solutions within a TeamOptional modulesYou choose one of the following modules:CSC8101 Big Data AnalyticsCSC8112 Internet of ThingsCSC8207 Security Analysis of Complex Systems

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Teaching and assessmentTeaching at Newcastle is research-informed teaching,meaning the School's research expertise feeds into ourdegrees. You learn at the cutting edge of the discipline, withbrand new techniques and knowledge incorporated intoyour learning. 

We have an active research community, comprising severalresearch groups and four research centres.

Teaching methodsTeaching methods include: 

• lectures – including guest lectures by visiting ITprofessionals

• tutorials – from our expert staff• supervised practical work – which accounts for a

significant amount of your time• project work – to help you develop real-world business

skills such as teamworking and project management

Project work includes a team project in second year todevelop a substantial software product and a majorindividual project in Stage 3, combined with a dissertation.

Assessment methodsYou'll be assessed by a range of methods including:

• course work, such as team and individual project reports,to assess your practical skills

• written and oral presentations, to assess your coretransferable skills

• examinations are also used for some modules

Find out moreVisit our Teaching and Learning pages to read about theoutstanding learning experience available to all students atNewcastle University.

Careers

Computer Science careersIn the present job market, computing science graduates arebetter placed than many others to obtain employment in achallenging and fulfilling career, and the employability ofNewcastle graduates is particularly high.

Computer manufacturers and software houses, for example,recruit specialists to develop software solutions.Organisations that use computers on a large scale – such asbanks, insurance companies, the electronics industry,central and local government, and management in all areasof business – also offer employment opportunities tograduates with computer skills. Companies such asWaterstons, Accenture, IBM, P&G, Deloitte, Microsoft, Sageand GSK regularly recruit our placement students andgraduates.

Find out more about the career options for ComputerScience from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.

What our graduates go on to do:employment and further studychoicesSee what our recent graduates went on to do and viewgraduate destinations statistics. These statistics are basedon what graduates were doing on a specific date,approximately six months after graduation. Take a look atthe most recent data available for our graduates.

The destination data is available in varying levels, beginningwith the University and moving through Faculty and Schooldown to individual course reports. This final level may giveyou some useful ideas about possible options after yourcourse or a course you are considering.

Careers and employability atNewcastleNewcastle University consistently has one of the bestrecords for graduate employment in the UK.

96% of our 2017 UK-domiciled UG/PG graduatesprogressed to employment or further study within sixmonths of graduating.

85.5% of our graduates are in graduate level employment orfurther study within six months of graduating.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to allstudents through an initiative called ncl+. This enables youto develop personal, employability and enterprise skills andto give you the edge in the employment market after yougraduate.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest andbest in the country, and we have strong links withemployers.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees (UK students)

2020 entry:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.Please note:The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UKstudents is set by the UK government.As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation.

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Tuition Fees (UK students)

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Tuition Fees (EU students)

2020 entry:£9,250 You will pay the same tuition fees as UK studentsfor the duration of your course.For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.Please note:As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2020 entry*:£22,800*Please note:You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorter exchangeprogramme).The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightlyyear on year as a result of inflation.If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.

Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University Scholarships

Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

Government financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

We offer a range of scholarships to eligible internationalstudents:Vice-Chancellor's International ScholarshipsVice-Chancellor’s Excellence ScholarshipsVice-Chancellor’s Global ScholarshipsWe also offer International Family Discounts which areavailable for all international students with a close familymember who has graduated from or is now studying atNewcastle University.Newcastle University offers Sanctuary Scholarships foreligible undergraduate students (excludes MBBS andBDS students) from asylum-seeker and refugeebackgrounds. Some of our subject scholarships and sportsscholarships are also available for international students.

Apply

Applying to Newcastle Universitythrough UCASTo apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle you mustuse the online application system managed by theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS codes for Newcastle University

• institution name - NEWC• institution code - N21

UCAS buzzwordAsk your teacher or adviser from your school or college forthe UCAS buzzword. You need the buzzword when youregister on the Apply system. This makes it clear whichschool or college you are applying from.

All UK schools and colleges and a small number of EU andinternational establishments are registered with UCAS.

If you are applying independently, or are applying from aschool or college which is not registered to manageapplications, you will still use the Apply system. You will notneed a buzzword.

Making your applicationOn the UCAS website you can also find out more about:

• application deadlines and other important dates• offers and tracking your application

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Application decisions and enquiriesFind out more about our admissions process and who tocontact if you need help with your application.

The Student Forum at the heart of campus.