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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science
University of Portsmouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science course at University of Portsmouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
96-104 points from 2 or 3 A levels, including an A level in a relevant subject.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G399
Here's what University of Portsmouth says about its Computer Science course.
Overview Studying BSc (Hons) Computer Science at the University of Portsmouth London campus means that you will be studying at a TEF Gold Rated University and a Top 5 Young University* in one of the best connected and affordable London Boroughs in London (Walthamstow). We offer you an industry based degree that is designed to give you unique career opportunities.
What is completely different and unique about this degree is that your timetable is fixed from day one of your study until when you graduate and it will never change, so you will know exactly which afternoons or mornings of the week you are expected to attend. So, you can plan your life, work and studies accordingly.
The Open Days at the London Campus vary to those held in Portsmouth. For more information and to book, please visit our website - https://london.port.ac.uk/events
Located in the vibrant heart of Walthamstow, our campus is less than a minute’s walk from both the tube and bus stations, offering unparalleled access to all of London.
The course offers:
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Insights and guidance from experienced academics with years in the tech industry, offering practical advice and real-world knowledge to support your career growth.
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Connections directly with the tech industry through field visits to companies like Dell, providing valuable networking opportunities and first-hand exposure to professional environments.
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Essential digital skills, from understanding how technology functions to learning advanced cybersecurity techniques, including how to recognise and prevent cyber-attacks.
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Authentic assessments that reflect real industry challenges, such as investigating global computer communication and exploring cloud-based solutions, ensuring you are job-ready from day one.
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Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, including programming languages like Python, using fully equipped computer science labs designed for an immersive learning experience.
Our block teaching approach and smaller class sizes mean you’ll focus on one subject at a time, with ample one-on-one support from academics. This more personalised learning experience ensures you get the most out of each module.
*Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
Source: University of Portsmouth
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computer Science at University of Portsmouth.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
UoP London
Location
University of Portsmouth London | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
10 May 2027
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1
- Core Computing Concepts – 20 credits
- Database Systems Development – 20 credits
- Networks – 20 credits
- Programming – 40 credits
- Architecture and Operating Systems – 20 credits Year 2
- Software Engineering Theory And Practice – 20 credits
- Programming Applications And Programming Languages – 20 credits
- Data Structures And Algorithms – 20 credits
- Operating Systems And Internetworking – 20 credits
- Discrete Mathematics And Functional Programming – 20 credits
- Ethical Hacking – 20 credits Year 3
- Individual Project (Engineering) – 40 credits
- Theoretical Computer Science – 20 credits
- Artificial Intelligence – 20 credits
- Distributed Systems And Security – 20 credits
- Digital Enterprise And Innovation – 20 credits
Changes to course content:
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
University of Portsmouth student reviews
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Good facilities, could be open more and advertise their role better
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The uni life is really good, good environment and lots to do
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The support is excellent, they are willing to do anything to help your studies
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Workload is super manageable, not many lectures so plenty of free time
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The facilities are top tier and help are studies. Teachers are approachable
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Portsmouth
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Portsmouth students who took the Computer Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
high
Learning opportunities
85%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Portsmouth. These students are taking Computer Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Portsmouth graduates who took Computer Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
82%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
96%
In work, study or other activity
77%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
52%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
8%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Portsmouth graduates who took Computer Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.4k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
Third year after graduation
£36.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Science.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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