BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Portsmouth

Our foundation course in Engineering and Technology with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in maths, science and technology needed for studying at degree level. From this course you can progress onto a variety of degrees including computing, engineering, mathematic and physics.

Duration: 3 years full-time (BSc); 4 years full-time (MEng); 4 years sandwich with work placement (BSc); 5 years sandwich with work placement (MEng)  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Computer Systems; Computing Foundations with Cyber Security; Data Engineering and AI; Programming; Programming Applications and Programming Languages; Software Engineering Theory and Practice; Data Structures and Algorithms; Operating Systems and Internetworking; Discrete Mathematics and Functional Programming; 3D Computer Graphics and Animation.

Career pathways

The skills you get on this Computer Science course will set you up for a career implementing the latest computer science concepts in innovative global companies. You'll also be suited to a career in academic or industrial research.

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