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Computer Science at University of Portsmouth - UCAS

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Course summary

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:

  • Insights and guidance from experienced academics with years in the tech industry, offering practical advice and real-world knowledge to support your career growth.
  • Connections directly with the tech industry through field visits to companies like Dell, providing valuable networking opportunities and first-hand exposure to professional environments.
  • Essential digital skills, from understanding how technology functions to learning advanced cybersecurity techniques, including how to recognise and prevent cyber-attacks.
  • 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.
  • 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

Modules

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.


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
PTE Academic62An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)7979 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Trinity ISEPassTrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

**Undergraduate fees for 2026 entry will be available shortly.** For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
Computer Science at University of Portsmouth - UCAS