Computing @ a glance

What?

Undergraduate Pathway in Computing

Students can enter at Stage 1 (University Foundation) and are guaranteed progression to the first year of a relevant degree, providing that progression criteria are met. Stage 1 takes place in ICP using dedicated lecturers and benefit from small class sizes.

Why?

  • 2 possible start dates (September and January).
  • Many of the degrees that this pathway leads to are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) and carries exemptions from the professional examinations for Chartered Engineer and Chartered Scientist for those who complete all three years of their course in Portsmouth.

How?

  1. Contact us with any questions through the 'Ask a question' button to the right.
  2. Click the 'Apply Today' button to send through your application, or
  3. Click the 'Our Representatives' button below to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.
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As the European home of IBM, the city of Portsmouth is recognised as a centre for computer related and IT business. As a result, the University’s academic staff maintains close links with the world of work, both locally and further afield. This contact ensures that the courses on offer always reflect the current and future needs of commerce and industry.

The aim is to provide University of Portsmouth graduates, who come from all parts of the world, with the skills and knowledge that will make them valuable contributors to the information industry. The School's environment helps to produce confident and highly employable graduates. As well as the University's commitment to curriculum development, many of the courses are accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS).

 

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

University Foundation

First Year Degree in Computing

Second Year Degree

Location: ICP at the University of Portsmouth

Intakes: September and January

Duration: 2 semesters

Modules

  • ICT Skills
  • Mathematics for Science and Computing
  • Physics 1
  • Business Studies
  • Scientific Methods
  • Programming Concepts
  • Numerical Techniques 2 (Technical Steam) or
  • Business Management (Business Stream)
  • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 3

Course fee: £7,500

Location: School of Computing, University of Portsmouth

Course fee: £11,000

Location: School of Computing, University of Portsmouth

Course fee: £11,100

Popular career destinations

Degree awards from the University of Portsmouth

Stage 4
  • Business Intelligence
  • Computer Games
  • Computer helpdesk/user support
  • Computing researcher
  • Computer sales support
  • Computer Security
  • Database analyst/designer
  • Data Processing manager
  • Forensic Computing
  • Information Technology Manager
  • IT Risk Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Patent Work
  • Programmer, software engineer
  • Software Support
  • Systems analyst, consultant
  • Systems Designer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Technical Author
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science
  • BSc (Hons) Computing
  • BSc (Hons) Web Technologies
  • BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems

Final Year Degree

Location: School of Computing, University of Portsmouth

Course fee: £11,000

*Stated University of Portsmouth fees are a guide only and are subject to change. For the most up to date fee listings please visit port.ac.uk/fees. All ICP course fees may be subject to review. Current fees are listed at port.ac.uk/icp.