Computer Science

Overview
Studying BSc (Hons) Computer Science at the University of Portsmouth London campus means that you will be studying at a TEF Gold Rated University and a Top 5 Young University* in one of the best connected and affordable London Boroughs in London (Walthamstow). We offer you an industry based degree that is designed to give you unique career opportunities.

What is completely different and unique about this degree is that your timetable is fixed from day one of your study until when you graduate and it will never change, so you will know exactly which afternoons or mornings of the week you are expected to attend. So, you can plan your life, work and studies accordingly.

The Open Days at the London Campus vary to those held in Portsmouth. For more information and to book, please visit our website - https://london.port.ac.uk/events

Located in the vibrant heart of Walthamstow, our campus is less than a minute’s walk from both the tube and bus stations, offering unparalleled access to all of London.

The course offers:

• Insights and guidance from experienced academics with years in the tech industry, offering practical advice and real-world knowledge to support your career growth.

• Connections directly with the tech industry through field visits to companies like Dell, providing valuable networking opportunities and first-hand exposure to professional environments.

• Essential digital skills, from understanding how technology functions to learning advanced cybersecurity techniques, including how to recognise and prevent cyber-attacks.

• Authentic assessments that reflect real industry challenges, such as investigating global computer communication and exploring cloud-based solutions, ensuring you are job-ready from day one.

• Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, including programming languages like Python, using fully equipped computer science labs designed for an immersive learning experience.

Our block teaching approach and smaller class sizes mean you’ll focus on one subject at a time, with ample one-on-one support from academics. This more personalised learning experience ensures you get the most out of each module.

*Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024

Year 1

• Core Computing Concepts – 20 credits
• Database Systems Development – 20 credits
• Networks – 20 credits
• Programming – 40 credits
• Architecture and Operating Systems – 20 credits
  Year 2
• Software Engineering Theory And Practice – 20 credits
• Programming Applications And Programming Languages – 20 credits
• Data Structures And Algorithms – 20 credits
• Operating Systems And Internetworking – 20 credits
• Discrete Mathematics And Functional Programming – 20 credits
• Ethical Hacking – 20 credits
  Year 3
• Individual Project (Engineering) – 40 credits
• Theoretical Computer Science – 20 credits
• Artificial Intelligence – 20 credits
• Distributed Systems And Security – 20 credits
• Digital Enterprise And Innovation – 20 credits

Changes to course content:

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.