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Computing, BSc (Hons), University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

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About Computing, BSc (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Millions of people rely on sophisticated technology every day – measuring our health goals, tracking our spending, or using networks like the internet and cloud computing to connect with our families, friends and workplaces. Be part of creating future transformative technology as you harness computing, embrace the world of AI, and make your mark on the lives of millions. 

On this BSc (Hons) Computing degree, you’ll learn how to turn your interest in computing into a career. You’ll develop skills across topics such as software engineering, programming, interface design and evaluation, databases, and network management and security.

You'll be able to use these skills, and those you choose to specialise in, to build a career as a computing professional in any number of fast-paced industries, including finance, construction, transport, technology, health and government.

Course highlights

  • Tailor your degree to match your career ambitions and interests, with optional modules such as 3D animation, ethical hacking, the Internet of Things and cryptography
  • Get the chance to attend workplace trips, pop-up lectures and hack days where you'll collaborate on projects with other students and solve challenging problems
  • Benefit from our Student Union clubs and societies, such as the IT Society, AI and Robotics Club and Gaming Society
  • Apply your skills to real issues through our work with charities and organisations such as Code Club, which places students in afterschool clubs to help 9-13-year-olds with their Scratch, HTML/CSS, and Python projects

Careers and opportunities

The skills you learn on this course are in line with what employers are looking for, and make it likely that you'll graduate into a market where your computing skills are highly sought after – in April 2021, more than 40,000 'open' job roles asked for related computer science skills and qualifications.

If you want to push the limits of where computing can go, you could continue your studies to MSc or PhD level, specialising in areas such as health informatics, forensic IT and networking.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have worked for companies such as:

  • BAE Systems
  • Fujitsu
  • Barclays
  • Metricell
  • Macquarie
  • JP Morgan
  • Chase & Co

What jobs you can do with a computing degree?

Our graduates now work in roles including:

  • cloud engineer
  • client support analyst
  • project manager
  • field application engineer
  • IT business analyst
  • network performance developer
  • software developer

Placement year (optional)

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 (our students earn an average salary of £19,000 during their placements) or set up your own business, giving you the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV. 

We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.

You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.

Potential roles

Previous students have been successful in roles such as:

  • system engineer
  • software developer
  • support analyst

Potential destinations

They've worked at exciting companies, including:

  • Clevertouch
  • Pear Technology
  • NATS

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Entry requirements

112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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