Computer Science
University of PortsmouthA-Level Entry
ABB - BBB
UCAS Points
120 - 128 points
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000
About this course
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 you've started your course.
Overview
Develop technology that will define the future.
On this BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree, you'll build a solid foundation of core computer science concepts – everything from program design, data structures and algorithms, networking and operating systems to cyber security.
Further strengthen your knowledge on an optional placement, following past students who've gained industry insight at global organisations like IBM and BAE Systems.
BSc or MEng?
The 3-year Bachelor's degree (BSc) and 4-year integrated Master's degree (MEng) share many of the same modules in years 1–3.
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, you'll study advanced topics and complete an interdisciplinary project to get practical experience in the field.
Course highlights
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, partially meeting the educational requirement for CITP.
Careers and opportunities
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.
The skills you get on this course will set you up for a career implementing the latest computer science concepts in innovative global companies.
Our graduates have worked for companies such as:
Roles you could go onto include:
You could also become a qualified teacher by taking the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) pathway – you'll save an extra year of study and get a £9,000 bursary.
Placement year opportunities
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.
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.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: MEng
Location: Portsmouth
Avg. Salary: £30,000
Duration: 5 Years
Qualification: MEng
Location: Portsmouth
Avg. Salary: £30,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
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A-Levels
BBB - BBC
UCAS Points
112 - 120 points
Avg. Salary
£26,000
Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Engineering - MEng
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Portsmouth
- Scheme
- Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
- Subjects
- Computer science
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £30,000