Available for Clearing 2024
**This is a Connected Degree**
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.
**Overview**
Develop technology that will define the future.
On this BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree, youll build a solid foundation of core computer science concepts – everything from...
**This is a Connected Degree**<br/><br/>Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/><br/>Develop technology that will define the future.<br/><br/>On this BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree, youll build a solid foundation of core computer science concepts – everything from program design, data structures and algorithms, networking and operating systems to cyber security.<br/><br/>Further strengthen your knowledge on an optional placement, following past students whove gained industry insight at global organisations like IBM and BAE Systems.<br/><br/>**BSc or MEng?**<br/><br/>The 3-year Bachelors degree (BSc) and 4-year integrated Masters degree (MEng) share many of the same modules in years 1–3.<br/><br/>The MEng allows you to achieve a Master’s level degree with an extra year of undergraduate study, which can further enhance your career prospects. In the final year of your MEng, youll study advanced topics and complete an interdisciplinary project to get practical experience in the field.<br/><br/>**Course highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Specialise in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, robotics, data mining, cryptography and the Internet of Things (IoT).<br/><br/><br/>- Take part in fast-paced hackathons and visit companies with specialist computer science departments.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from experts researching artificial intelligence that could save lives and winning awards for prototype software to predict a Covid-19 diagnosis.<br/><br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/><br/>This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, partially meeting the educational requirement for CITP.<br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/><br/>More than 40,000 open roles advertised in April 2021 asked for related computer science skills and qualifications. And 90% of our graduates who are in work 15 months after they graduate are in highly skilled, professional-level occupations.<br/><br/>The skills you get on this course will set you up for a career implementing the latest computer science concepts in innovative global companies. <br/><br/>Our graduates have worked for companies such as:<br/><br/><br/>- BAE Systems<br/><br/><br/>- Aviva<br/><br/><br/>- Capita<br/><br/><br/>- NHS<br/><br/><br/>- Penningtons Manches Cooper<br/><br/><br/>- Honeywell / Trend Controls<br/><br/><br/>- MASS<br/><br/><br/>- DQ Global<br/><br/><br/>- Servicenow<br/><br/><br/>Roles you could go onto include:<br/><br/><br/>- applications engineer<br/><br/><br/>- data analyst<br/><br/><br/>- systems analyst and developer<br/><br/><br/>- information security analyst<br/><br/><br/>- artificial intelligence and machine learning engineer<br/><br/><br/>- research and development (R&D) scientist<br/><br/><br/>You could also become a qualified teacher by taking the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) pathway – youll save an extra year of study and get a £9,000 bursary.<br/><br/>**Placement year opportunities**<br/><br/>Taking an optional placement year gives you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation. You could work in a paid role in a professional organisation or set up your own business, giving you the change to grow your professional network and enhance your CV.<br/><br/>Well give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and well continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.
All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.
Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedic...
Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedicated Clearing webinar on Tuesday 1st August, and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the webinar and open days, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I100
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff120 128 120-128 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject. Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE Diploma122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 30 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level, with one relevant subject at Higher Level - 30 points from the IB Diploma. 665 at Higher Level, with one relevant subject at Higher Level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)GCSE/National 4/National 53 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. Scottish Advanced Higher120-128 Tariff points, including an Advanced Higher in a relevant subject. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U score of 56-60, to include a minimum of 3 Principal Subjects, to include a Principal Subject in a relevant subject. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)120-128 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, one of which must be a relevant subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A levelA,B,B B,B,B 120-128 points from 2 or 3 A levels, including an A level in a relevant subject. T LevelM Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development, T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning, T Level in Digital Business Services, T Level in Digital Support and Services, T Level in Science |
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