**Overview** Ever wondered how the clever technology that we rely on gets created? Whether it's mobile apps, wearable devices, or networks that keep everything connected, someone has to create them – could you make your mark on this fast-moving industry? On this BSc (Hons) Computing degree course, you’ll learn how to turn your interest in computing into a career in this field. You’ll develop skills you'll use as a computing professional in areas such as software engineering, systems analysis, and systems design and development. 94% Overall student satisfaction (Unistats data on NSS, 2018) **What you'll experience** On this degree course, you'll: - Develop your skills across every area of computing, such as software engineering, databases, web development, user interface design and network management - Tailor your degree to focus on the areas that match your career ambitions and interests - Get your hands on the latest tech, such as our mobile app develop lab, and usability labs that include the latest eye-tracking technology - Cover topics that'll set you apart from the crowd in the workplace, building your knowledge in specific areas of the industry such as cyber-security - Make the most of workplace trips, pop-up lectures and hack days where you'll collaborate on projects with other students and solve challenging problems - Apply your skills to real issues as part of the department’s partnership scheme with charities and organisations **Careers and opportunities** What can you do with a Computing degree? You could go on to secure a great job or graduate training placement in almost every area of computing, such as: - computer networking - database design - web development - computer programming - teaching (with Qualified Teacher Status) You could also study at MSc or PhD level, specialising in areas such as health informatics, forensic IT and networking. Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job or course that matches your aspirations and puts your new computing skills to work. You'll get help and support for up to 5 years after you leave the University. Interested in becoming a computing teacher? You can combine your computing studies with teacher training and school teaching placements. If successful, you’ll get a £9000 bursary in your final year and get Qualified Teacher Status with your BSc Computing degree. "My degree has helped me immensely with a job opportunity, new skills, interests and knowledge, and also much needed experience in a real-world IT environment." Daniel Evans, Computing Student

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Architecture and Operating Systems - Core Computing Concepts - Database Systems Development - Networks - Programming There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Business Information Systems Security - Database Principles - Operating Systems and Internetworking - Software Engineering Theory and Practice - User Experience Design Optional modules in this year currently include: - 3D Computer Graphics and Animation - Big Data - Business Systems Analysis - Computing Undergraduate Ambassador - Ethical Hacking - Modern Foreign Language - Virtualisation and Cloud Computing - Web Programming Exchange study abroad or placement year (optional) On this course, you can do an optional study abroad or work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 3 Core modules in this year include: - Advanced Networks - Individual Project (Engineering) - Interaction Design Optional modules in this year currently include: - Advanced Database Concepts - Advanced Systems Analysis - Computer Science Teaching Placement - Distributed Systems and Security - Educational Computing - Engineering Science - Fuzzy Systems and Networks - Graphics and Computer Vision - Hacking 4 MoD - Information Systems Mangement - Internet of Things - Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms - Practical Data Analytics and Mining - Professional and Academic Research Development - Project Management - Security and Cryptography 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 and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

How you're assessed You’ll be assessed through: - multiple choice tests - essays and portfolio work - written exams - mini projects - presentations - case studies - blogs You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. The way you’re assessed may depend on the modules you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows: - Year 1 students: 33% by written exams and 67% by coursework - Year 2 students: 35% by written exams, 3% by practical exams and 62% by coursework - Year 3 students: 22% by written exams and 78% by coursework

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: GG46

Institution code: P80

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

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We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	18300.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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