International Year One in Computer Science
Newcastle University International Study Centre
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.
- Guaranteed route to Year 2 at Newcastle's School of Computing when you meet the university’s requirements.
Why study at Newcastle University?
- Professionally accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), providing the foundation for a chartered IT professional qualification.
- World top 170 for Computing Science and Information Systems (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
- 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.
Disclaimer: We make all reasonable efforts to provide the programmes, services and facilities described. However, changes may be necessary in times of significant disruption.
More information about when we may make changes – and your rights if we do – is available here.
Course Details
International Year One in Computer Science
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
24 points International Baccalaureate or equivalent; must include relevant subject. Must include at least GCSE C mathematics / Grade 4 IB standard level or equivalent.English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) and no less than 4.5 in each other sub-skill or equivalent)Class size
20
iCAS
If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – program. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.
Apply for one of our iCAS programs
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
Academic Year 2025/26
25th June 2026 - 18th June 2027
- Term 1: 25th June 2026 - 4th September 2026
- Term 2: 21st September 2026 - 11th December 2026
- Term 3: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
- Term 4: 5th April 2027 - 18th June 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 29,200.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 275.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 295.00 - 360.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 30,345.00 - 30,410.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.
Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this course 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
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableAfter 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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