BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) with International Year One
Newcastle University International Study Centre
One simple study plan. Combine your preparation year with BEng (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) in a single programme. You’ll continue directly to Year 2 of your degree at Newcastle University after successful completion of the first year.
If you don’t meet the minimum entry requirements for this programme, you should apply for an International Year One in Computer Science which also offers progression to undergraduate degrees.
Key Information
Programme overview
- Develop your knowledge, creativity and IT skills to tackle the challenges of today’s rapidly evolving digital world.
- Improve your English language skills within the context of IT and business.
- Study the same modules as first year university students, with smaller class sizes and focused support.
- Complete Year 1 at our dedicated study centre – a supportive environment for international students on Newcastle University's campus.
- Guaranteed route to Year 2 at Newcastle's School of Computing when you meet the university’s requirements.
Why study at Newcastle University?
- Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), providing the foundation for a chartered IT professional qualification.
- World top 180 for Computing Science and Information Systems (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
- Home to the Centre for Cyber Security and Resilience, where experts tackle real-world challenges in protecting digital infrastructure and emerging technologies.
- Specialist facilities include a lab with electronics and 3D printers for prototyping and physical computing, a data visualisation lab, a bioinformatics lab and robots for project use.
- Gain hands-on experience at the Newcastle Helix – a global centre for urban innovation equipped with first-class facilities.
- Recent graduates have gone to work for Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover, Accenture and more.
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Course Details
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) with International Year One
Newcastle University International Study Centre
Age Requirement
17
All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the programme.Academic Requirements
88 UCAS points from A Levels, You must also have GCSE Math's at Grade C or equivalent. International Baccalaureate score of 24 is accepted, including relevant subjects and Standard Level Math's at Grade 4. We also accept a BTEC Diploma at grade MM or a BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MMM.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.Academic Year 2026/27
21st September 2026 - 18th June 2027
- Term 1: 21st September 2026 - 11th December 2026
- Term 2: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
- Term 3: 5th April 2027 - 18th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27
4th January 2027 - 3rd September 2027
- Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
- Term 2: 5th April 2027 - 4th June 2027
- Term 3: 7th June 2027 - 3rd September 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 25,000.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 275.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 295.00 - 360.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 26,145.00 - 26,210.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.
Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Core modules
Credit Units
| English for Academic Purposes | 20 Credit Units |
| Fundamentals of Computing | 20 Credit Units |
| Computer Systems Design and Architectures | 20 Credit Units |
| Foundations of Data Science | 20 Credit Units |
| Programming Portfolio 1 | 20 Credit Units |
| Programming Portfolio 2 | 20 Credit Units |
After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.
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