BSc Honours Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 80% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 5.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 90, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 70 with no individual score below 59.
• Some programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Newcastle University in the UK offers a range of scholarships to international students, providing them with financial support to pursue their studies. These scholarships aim to attract talented and academically outstanding students from around the world.  

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships: These scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded to exceptional international students who have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarships cover a partial tuition fee reduction.

International Family Discounts: Newcastle University offers a family discount scheme where siblings or married couples who are both studying at the university can receive a tuition fee reduction.

GREAT Scholarships: Newcastle University participates in the GREAT Scholarships program, which is a joint initiative by the British Council and UK universities. These scholarships are available for students from specific countries and cover full or partial tuition fees.

Chevening Scholarships: Newcastle University is a Chevening Partner, and eligible students can apply for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships, which are funded by the UK government. These scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, and other allowances.

Country-specific Scholarships: Newcastle University offers a range of scholarships specifically for students from certain countries. These scholarships may be based on academic merit, financial need, or specific criteria defined by the funding organization.

Graduates with a BSc Honours in Computer Science (Software Engineering) from Newcastle University possess a diverse skill set and practical experience, enabling them to pursue various rewarding career paths within the software engineering domain.

1. Software Developer/Engineer: Graduates often secure roles as software developers or engineers, utilizing their expertise in programming languages, software design principles, and development methodologies to create and maintain software applications.

2. Software Architect: Some graduates become software architects, responsible for designing high-level structures of software systems, making critical design decisions, and ensuring architectural integrity throughout the development process.

3. Quality Assurance Engineer: Graduates may work as quality assurance engineers, ensuring the quality and functionality of software products by designing test strategies, conducting tests, and identifying and resolving issues.

4. DevOps Engineer: Those interested in the integration of development and operations often pursue roles as DevOps engineers, focusing on automating software development processes, deployment, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of software systems.

5. Project Manager in Software Development: With experience, graduates may transition into project management roles within software development, overseeing projects, managing teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of software products.

6. Software Consultant: Graduates can work as software consultants, providing expert advice on software development methodologies, recommending solutions, and guiding organizations in optimizing their software development processes.

7. Systems Analyst: Some graduates specialize as systems analysts, analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of software systems, identifying requirements, and proposing enhancements for system optimization.

8. Software Development Entrepreneur: Graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit may start their ventures, founding startups or tech companies, developing innovative software solutions, and addressing niche market needs.