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Computing
Throughout your studies you will use your analytical, logical, creative and problem-solving skills to build, design and test networks, software, games technologies and digital solutions. Our computing degrees have been designed alongside industry specialists, giving you a critical insight into computing in the working world. Learning from industry-experienced tutors, you will build practical and analytical skills, readying you for a rewarding and exciting career in the industry you love.
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Investing in Your Future
Read more about our investmentIn 2022, we spent part of a £2million investment from the Office for Students (OfS) on leading-edge teaching facilities in Digital Arts and Digital Technologies, including VR software and a 3D Powerwall.
We have since been awarded a further £6million and have created a Digital Technology Hub, including two Cyber Security Labs and two Immersive Technology Labs, which head of Digital Technologies Kevin Hillary talks about here.
We have also invested in:
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Full Performance Capture suits and software
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Teaching screens
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Oculus Quest gaming headsets
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Black Magic cameras
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Raspberry Pi4 desktop kits
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Clevertouch screens
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AI robots
What can I study?
FdSc Games Technologies
This Games Technologies degree allows you to explore your creative side as well as develop advanced technical skills to set you up for a rewarding career in programming, 3D design or games development.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
FdSc Networking and Cyber Security
This Networking and Cyber Security degree is the only one of its kind in the North East and will set you up for an exciting career.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
FdSc Software Engineering
This foundation degree will prepare you for a fulfilling and exciting career within the ever-growing computing industry.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)
This degree has been designed to lead you into an exciting career in computing or a more specialised career in networking and cyber security.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
BSc (Hons) Games Technologies (Top-Up)
This Games Technologies degree has been developed in collaboration with employers including Chokepoint Creative, Wolf and Wood, and Infinity27, and is ideal if you are looking to pursue a career in the gaming industry.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship
Seeking a career in the digital and technology sectors? This integrated degree apprenticeship may be the course for you.
Length: 48 months to Gateway
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Employer Based
MSc Immersive and Creative Technologies
The MSc Immersive and Creative Technologies is designed for those that wish to pursue an academic or professional career in the exciting and constantly developing immersive technologies industries.
Length: 18 months
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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What can I do with a qualification in Computing?
Daily tasks:
- Produces and/or assesses reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies.
- Controls the recruitment and training of staff.
- Examines and analyses sales figures, advises on and monitors marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
- Discusses employer.
- Liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold.
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Daily tasks:
- Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
- Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
- Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
- Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
- Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
- Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.
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Daily tasks:
- Ensures that new technologies are researched and evaluated in the light of the organisation.
- Prioritises and schedules major IT/telecommunications projects.
- Considers the required IT/telecommunications staffing levels, oversees recruitment and appointment of staff and directs training policy.
- Develops the periodic business plan and operational budget for IT/telecommunications to deliver agreed service levels.
- Directs the implementation within the organisation of IT/telecommunications strategy, infrastructure, procurement, procedures and standards.
- Develops in consultation with other senior management the IT/telecommunications strategy of the organisation.
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How can I progress?
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn with an apprenticeship at Newcastle College.
Levels Explained
Trying to make sense of your grades? Not sure what you can study? Read our handy 'levels explained' guide.