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Computer Science (Top-Up)

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University of Portsmouth London
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Course summary

Overview

Push your potential with our BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Top-Up) degree – a fast-track route that gets you future-ready in one year. This course builds on your existing knowledge, focusing on key computing subjects such as theoretical computer science, systems and security, data analytics, and emerging technologies.

You will explore Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhance your research skills, and complete a final project that addresses real-world ethical, international, or sustainability challenges in the computing industry. With a focus on practical learning and no traditional exams, this degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in computing.

Modules

Course Modules

The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.

We design modules that have:

• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year
• Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams
• Career-enhancing opportunities such as placements, live projects, enterprise and volunteering

For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit the link to the course page.

https://london.port.ac.uk/london-study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-computer-science-top-up-london#modules

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Portsmouth London

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Top-up • 1 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
P80

University of Portsmouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
P80

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BEng/BSc), in a relevant subject.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
PTE Academic62An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)7979 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Trinity ISEPassTrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Undergraduate fees for 2027 entry will be available shortly.

For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs

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