Why Choose us for a Master's in Computing?
Further your studies with us and network with our partners and world-leading research community.
Creating employable graduates
The School of Computing’s strong industry links mean you’ll benefit from valuable partnerships with top organisations like Nissan, IBM and Sony. These organisations actively recruit our computer science graduates. Whether it’s placements, career events, or industry challenges, we’ll give you the opportunities to succeed.
You’ll have access to our dedicated Careers Consultant, who can provide tailored support and guidance to enhance your career prospects after completing your Master’s degree.
Once you graduate, you’ll benefit from our award-winning Careers Service for three years to help you navigate the early stages of your career.
Specialist facilities
As a postgraduate student in the School of Computing, you'll be based in our £58m Urban Sciences Building (USB). It’s a hub of innovation, designed to elevate your research and learning experience.
Push the boundaries of your research and projects with our:
- advanced computer equipment
- dedicated project labs
- custom networking environments
Our world-class facilities are carefully designed to enhance your postgraduate experience.
Dedicated project labs
You’ll benefit from our cutting-edge facilities including our:
- Games Lab
- Virtual Reality Lab
- Cyber Physical Lab
In our Games Lab, you’ll have access to high-end PCs with dual monitors and top-tier GPUs. Our labs also have:
- the latest consoles
- NVidia development kits
- VR systems like Oculus Rift and Vive
Teaching and research excellence
Our experienced and helpful staff will support you from the moment you arrive until you graduate. They will take a keen interest in helping you develop your interests and career.
Our academics are experts in computer science. They lead groundbreaking research that directly informs your teaching in areas such as:
- artificial intelligence
- data science
- cyber security
Our research feeds directly into your learning. You’ll apply your new knowledge to real-world challenges, graduating with the latest expertise in your field. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge topics in computer science through lectures delivered by distinguished guest speakers.
You'll have the opportunity to get involved with our very active research community. The Urban Sciences Building houses leading research centres such as:
- The National Edge AI Hub
- Open Lab
- Games Lab
Project work
Each of our Master's programmes includes an individual project, allowing you to develop your knowledge and skills in depth. You will have one-to-one supervision from an experienced member of the faculty, supported with supervision from industry partners as required.
The project can be carried out in:
- one of the research groups at Newcastle University
- an industry laboratory or workplace
- your place of work
- an external Newcastle University partner
Student support and wellbeing
We pride ourselves on the supportive environment we create for our students.
As an postgraduate student, you’ll have access to a range of support services. We designed them to support your academic and personal growth during your time with us.
These include:
- personal tutor
- student wellbeing adviser
- support spaces
