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International College Portsmouth

Undergraduate Pathway in Computing

Students can enter at either Year 0 (University Foundation) or Year 1 (First Year Degree), depending on your qualifications. Students are guaranteed progression to the second year of your chosen degree, providing that you meet the progression critia. Year 0 and Year 1 take place in ICP using dedicated lecturers and benefit from small class sizes. Year 1 takes place in the University of Portsmouth directly, supported with tutorials at ICP.

Pathways at the University of Portsmouth

High School

 

Foundation

 

First Year Degree

 

Second Year Degree

 

Final Year Degree

 

Location

Fees

Year 0: University Foundation

£16,400 (2 semesters)
Year 1: First Year Degree in Computing

£16,800 (Integrated 2 semesters)
Year 2: Second Year Degree

Latest fees on the University's website
Year 3: Final Year Degree

Latest fees on the University's website

All ICP course fees may be subject to review.

Duration

Year 0: 2 semesters

Year 1: 2 semesters

 

Please note that courses marked with an asterisk * are not available for Year 1: First Year Degree  entry

Intakes

Year 0: September and January

Year 1: September

Year 0: University Foundation

Location

ICP at the University of Portsmouth

Modules

  • ICT Skills
  • Mathematics for Science and Computing
  • Engineering Principles 1
  • Business Studies
  • Research Method, Critical Thinking & Expression
  • Programming Concepts
  • Numerical Techniques 2 (Technical Steam) or
  • Business Management (Business Stream)
  • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 3

Programme Specification - business stream

Programme Specification - technical stream

Year 1: First Year Degree in Computing

Location:

ICP at the University of Portsmouth and
School of Computing, University of Portsmouth

Year 2: Second Year Degree

Location

School of Computing, University of Portsmouth

OPTIONAL SANDWICH YEAR

Year 3: Final Year Degree

Location

School of Computing, University of Portsmouth

Degree awards from the University of Portsmouth

** 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.

Popular Careers

  • 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

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 you 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).

  • 2 possible start dates for Foundation (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.
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