BSc (Hons) Computing at University of Portsmouth

Turn your interest in computing into a rewarding career with this degree course. 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; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  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; Software Engineering Theory and Practice; User Experience Design and Implementation; Database Principles; Operating Systems and Internetworking; Business Information Systems Security; 3D Computer Graphics and Animation.

Career pathways

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 2021, over 90% of employers are looking to employ staff with a degree in a Technology related field – with half of these requiring computer science skills and qualifications.

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