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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G450
Computer Science (Game Engineering)
Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, England
3 yearsDuration
£31,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
61%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Game Engineering) at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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 game engineering, with modules that focus on the design, development and implementation of software that drives computer games. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Software Engineering Principles
Computer Graphics and Rendering
Game Engine Architecture
Physics Simulation for Games
Game Design and Development
Artificial Intelligence in Games
UCAS Code:G450
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£31,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£94,500
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,500 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £26,500 | £33,000 | £40,000 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £43,000 | £60,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 34% above UK average salary
This course
£43,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
83%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
73%
Overall
Teaching on my course
61%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
66%Academic support
71%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
79%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Newcastle University
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