# Why Choose Us

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[School of Computing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/)

- [Current Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/students/)
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School of Computing

- [About Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/about/)

  [About Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/about/)
  - [Urban Sciences Building](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/about/urban-sciences-building/)
  - [Equality, Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/about/equality-diversity/)
  - [Computing Facilities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/about/facilities/)
  - [History of Computing at Newcastle](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/about/history/)
- [Study with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/)

  [Study with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/)
  - [Undergraduate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/undergraduate/)
    - [Why Choose Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/undergraduate/why-choose-us/)
    - [Students in Computing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/undergraduate/student-casestudies/)
  - [Postgraduate Taught](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/postgraduate/)
    - [Why Choose Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/postgraduate/why-choose-us/)
    - [Alumni Case Studies](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/postgraduate/alumni-casestudies/)
  - [Postgraduate Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/postgraduate-research/)
    - [PhD Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/postgraduate-research/phd-students/)
  - [Student Support and Wellbeing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/support/)
  - [Study Events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/study-events/)
  - [Employability](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/employability/)
- [Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/)

  [Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/)
  - [Research Impact and Excellence](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/impact/)
  - [Research Groups](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/groups/)
    - [AMBER](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/groups/amber/)
    - [EPiC: Educational Practice in Computing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/groups/epic/)
    - [Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex BioSystems](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/groups/icos/)
    - [Networked and Ubiquitous Systems Engineering](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/groups/nuse/)
    - [Open Lab](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/groups/open-lab/)
    - [Scalable Computing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/groups/scalable-computing/)
    - [Secure and Resilient Systems](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/groups/srs/)
- [Business and Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/business-and-partnerships/)

  [Business and Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/business-and-partnerships/)
  - [Partner for Talent](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/business-and-partnerships/partner-for-talent/)
  - [Partner in Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/business-and-partnerships/research/)
  - [Partner for your Staff](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/business-and-partnerships/staff/)
  - [Computing Workshops for Schools and Colleges](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/business-and-partnerships/workshops/)
  - [Industry Advisors](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/business-and-partnerships/industry-advisors/)
  - [Submit an industry project](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/business-and-partnerships/submit-industry-project/)
- [People](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/)

  [People](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/)
  - [School Executive Board](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/executive-board/)
  - [Academic Staff](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/academic/)
  - [Professional Services Staff](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/professional-services/)
  - [IT Support Staff](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/it-support/)
  - [Visiting Staff](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/visiting/)
  - [AMBER Research Group](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/amber/)
  - [EPiC Research Group](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/epic/)
  - [Interdisciplinary Computing Research Group (ICOS)](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/icos/)
  - [NUSE Research Group](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/nuse/)
  - [Open Lab Research Group](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/open-lab/)
  - [Scalable Computing Research Group](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/scalable-computing/)
  - [Secure and Resilient Systems Research Group (SRS)](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/srs/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/contact/)

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Quality and accredited degreesStrong industry connections for a successful careerStudent support and wellbeingUrban Sciences BuildingTeaching excellence

#### On this page

#### On this page

Quality and accredited degreesStrong industry connections for a successful careerStudent support and wellbeingUrban Sciences BuildingTeaching excellence

## Quality and accredited degrees

We're proud to be a Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security. It’s one of only 21 in the UK. This recognises our expertise in designing secure and resilient networks.

Our computer science degrees are accredited by the [British Computer Society (BCS)](https://www.bcs.org/), the Chartered Institute for IT.

A BCS-accredited degree ensures you’ll graduate with industry-recognised qualifications. You’ll graduate ready for a successful career as a chartered IT professional, engineer or scientist.

Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security

We are one of only 21 in the UK

Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS)

Our Computer Science degrees are accredited by BCS

Top 145 for Engineering and Technology

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

## Strong industry connections for a successful career

Our degree programmes are based on the latest advancements in computer science. You’ll learn in-demand, cutting-edge skills for the future job market.

We have long-standing partnerships with industry giants such as Microsoft, Accenture, P&G, and Rockstar Games.

They can provide valuable opportunities to help you excel in your field. This includes internships, placements, and career opportunities.

### Paid industrial placement year

You can also take an optional **paid placement year.** You’ll gain real-world experience, working with leading companies.

Our students have secured placements with prestigious names like:

- Lloyds Banking Group
- Jaguar Landrover
- The Walt Disney Company
- Primark

[Explore how we support your future career](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/employability)

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## Student support and wellbeing

We pride ourselves on the **supportive environment** we create for our students.

As an undergraduate 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:

- peer mentors
- personal tutor
- student wellbeing adviser
- support spaces

[Browse our school's support and wellbeing services](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/study/support/)

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## Urban Sciences Building

The Urban Sciences Building (USB) is the dedicated home of the School of Computing and is located on our Helix campus.

Purposefully designed to foster education and research, it offers a dynamic environment where you can study alongside cutting-edge labs and engage with pioneering projects.

[Find out more about the Urban Sciences Building](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/about/urban-sciences-building/)

Research at the forefront of industry

Opened in 2017, the £58m USB is a pioneering space where the latest advancements in urban science and technology directly enhance your learning. It houses leading research centres such as:

- [The National Edge AI Hub](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/latest-news/item/newcastle-leading-national-edge-ai-hub/)
- [Open Lab](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/research/open-lab/)
- Games Lab

A cutting-edge learning environment

Study in a building that brings together teaching with research, featuring labs dedicated to cybersecurity, energy systems, and smart grid technology.

With over 4,000 sensors throughout the building, the USB is a living laboratory collecting live data on environmental and system performance. The USB won a Green Gown Award for 'Campus of the Future' for its exemplary low carbon and living lab features.

Top-tier facilities

You’ll use advanced facilities like the Virtual Reality Lab, Cyber Incident Room, flexible teaching spaces, and workstations equipped with PCs with Raspberry Pi3s—tools that ensure you're prepared for the future.

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## Teaching excellence

Our teaching combines expertise from academic leaders and the latest discoveries in computer science.

You can learn from our academics who are working at the forefront of their fields, including:

- cloud computing
- bio-computing
- cybersecurity

[Search our academic staff in computer science](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/people/academic/)

[News and events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/news/)

[About our school](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/computing/about/)