YOUR PROSPECTUS
Take a look through your personalised aprospectus which is tailored specifically to match your interests and academic goals. Your prospectus provides as overview of your chosen course, campus location and facilities, and other opportunities available to you when studying with Northumbria University.
Pre-Masters in Computing
The Pre-masters has been designed specifically to support international students who wish to study a postgraduate computing degree at Northumbria University but do not meet the entry requirements. The programme is aimed at students who already hold a computing or non-computing undergraduate qualification and seeking to progress to a Masters level in computing.
By studying this programme, you will be equipped with the skills to develop your knowledge and understanding of essential computing concepts alongside those that enable you to become more of a critical thinker and writer. Your experience on the programme will expose you to a variety of activities that will develop transferable skills in presentations, teamwork, meeting deadlines and research to name but a few.
Level of study: Pre-Masters - NQF Level 6
Entry requirements: Third class, pass or ordinary degree from a UK university, or equivalent
Tuition fees: £10,000 (2 semester) £6,750 (1 semester)
Duration: 1 semester or 2 semesters
Start dates: January, May, September
Pre-Masters
A Pre-Masters is a preparation programme designed specifically to support international students for studying one of our Masters programmes.
You will study a combination of subject-specific modules alongside English language preparation, to enhance your study, employability and academic skills necessary to successfully progress in your undergraduate studies.
If you are looking to study a postgraduate degree but require additional support to meet the entry requirements or have not studied for a while, our Pre-Masters programmes are designed to give you extra preparation.
Why study a Pre-Masters with us?
Bridge the skills gap: designed to help you meet the required entry criteria for an MSc programme
Prepare for postgraduate study: build core subject knowledge and boost your confidence and build academic skills
Develop your English language skills: improve your written and spoken English language skills
Guaranteed progression: 3 subject specific pathways, guaranteeing you entry on one of our many postgraduate degrees in Newcastle or London (subject to a 50% pass rate)
Studying in Newcastle
Newcastle has a reputation for being both one of the friendliest and liveliest cities in the UK and definitely a great place for you to be a student as one in six people in the city is a student.
We've invested more than 300 million pounds since 2005 to provide new learning, working and social spaces to improve services and support for our students’ welfare and education. Northumbria University has been recognised as one of the top universities in the UK after being awarded the title of Modern University of the Year 2025 (The Times and The Sunday Times, 2025).
Our City Campus is in the heart of Newcastle city centre, so it’s the perfect place to make the most of your time at university.
Accommodation
Living in halls is a once in a lifetime experience. From meeting new people, to unwinding in your room. We offer a wide range of options when choosing your accommodation including en-suite rooms and catered accommodation.
You can book your place as soon as you make Northumbria your firm choice. Much like choosing a seat in the cinema, you can pick your exact room from the building floorplans, giving you the opportunity to shape your experience from start to finish.
Your support
Why Newcastle?
Modern university of the year
(The Times and The Sunday Times, 2025)
Ranked 2nd in the North East
(Guardian University Guide, 2024)
Ranked 35th best University in the UK
(Complete University Guide, 2025)
Ranked 27th for Sociology and Social Policy 2025
(Guardian University Guide, 2025)
“I chose to study the International Foundation Programme and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science because I have enjoyed using computers since a young age. I wish to pursue a career in computer science and I am hoping that my studies will help me achieve this.”
Farida Nasir Kuliya - Nigeria - International Foundation Programme - Computing Pathway
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Your next steps
Are you interested in studying our course or do you have more questions? Our dedicated team is here to help you every step of the way. We understand that choosing the right course and campus location is a significant decision, and we are committed to providing you with all the information and support you need to help you with your decision.
