Entry requirements
A level
We also accept other combinations equivalent to 112-128 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A levels.
112-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 48-54.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25-26 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4-H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112-128 Tariff points.
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About this course
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**Overview**
Ever wondered how the clever technology that we rely on gets created? Whether it's mobile apps, wearable devices, or networks that keep everything connected, someone has to create them – could you make your mark on this fast-moving industry?
On this BSc (Hons) Computing degree course, you’ll learn how to turn your interest in computing into a career in this field. You’ll develop skills you'll use as a computing professional in areas such as software engineering, systems analysis, and systems design and development.
**Accredited by:**
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society – fulfilling academic requirement for CITP (Chartered Information Technology Professional) and partially meeting academic requirement for CEng (Chartered Engineer).
94% Overall student satisfaction (Unistats data on NSS, 2018)
**What you'll experience**
On this degree course, you'll:
- Develop your skills across every area of computing, such as software engineering, databases, web development, user interface design and network management
- Tailor your degree to focus on the areas that match your career ambitions and interests
- Get your hands on the latest tech, such as our mobile app develop lab, and usability labs that include the latest eye-tracking technology
- Cover topics that'll set you apart from the crowd in the workplace, building your knowledge in specific areas of the industry such as cyber-security
- Make the most of workplace trips, pop-up lectures and hack days where you'll collaborate on projects with other students and solve challenging problems
- Apply your skills to real issues as part of the department’s partnership scheme with charities and organisations
**Careers and opportunities**
When you complete the course you can register as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP).
What can you do with a Computing degree?
You could go on to secure a great job or graduate training placement in almost every area of computing, such as:
- computer networking
- database design
- web development
- computer programming
- teaching (with Qualified Teacher Status)
You could also study at MSc or PhD level, specialising in areas such as health informatics, forensic IT and networking.
Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job or course that matches your aspirations and puts your new computing skills to work. You'll get help and support for up to 5 years after you leave the University.
Interested in becoming a computing teacher? You can combine your computing studies with teacher training and school teaching placements. If successful, you’ll get a £9000 bursary in your final year and get Qualified Teacher Status with your BSc Computing degree.
"My degree has helped me immensely with a job opportunity, new skills, interests and knowledge, and also much needed experience in a real-world IT environment." Daniel Evans, Computing Student
Modules
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Architecture and Operating Systems
- Programming
- Core Computing Concepts
- Database Systems Development
- Networks
There are no optional modules in this year.
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Business Information Systems Security
- Database Principles
- Development for Usability
- Operating Systems and Internetworking
- Software Engineering Theory and Practice
Optional modules in this year currently include:
- 3D Computer Graphics and Animation
- Big Data
- Business Systems Analysis
- Computing Undergraduate Ambassador
- Ethical Hacking
- Institution-wide Language Program (IWLP)
- Web Programming
Placement year (optional)
On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
Year 3
Core modules in this year include:
- Advanced Networks
- Individual Project (Engineering)
- Interaction Design
Optional modules in this year currently include:
- Advanced Database Concepts
- Advanced Systems Analysis
- Computer Science Teaching Placement
- Distributed Systems and Security
- Educational Computing
- Engineering Science
- Graphics and Computer Vision
- Information Systems Mangement
- Internet of Things
- Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms
- Practical Data Analytics and Mining
- Professional and Academic Research Development
- Project Management
- Security and Cryptography
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 and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Assessment methods
How you're assessed
You’ll be assessed through:
multiple choice tests
essays and portfolio work
written exams
mini projects
presentations
case studies
blogs
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
The way you’re assessed may depend on the modules you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows:
Year 1 students: 33% by written exams and 67% by coursework
Year 2 students: 35% by written exams, 3% by practical exams and 62% by coursework
Year 3 students: 22% by written exams and 78% by coursework
Tuition fees
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The Uni
University of Portsmouth
Faculty of Technology
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Top job areas of graduates
This is a newly-classified subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. The subject is linked to important and growing computing industries, and over time we can expect more students to study them — there could be opportunities that open up for graduates in these subjects as the economy develops over the next few years.
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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Computing
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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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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