Computing and Information Systems (Distance Learning) (Top-up)
University of Portsmouth
Computing and Information Systems (Distance Learning) (Top-up)
Course Summary
**Overview**
Computers and Internet systems play an increasingly large role in our day-to-day lives. This means that there's a constant need for professionals with the knowledge and skills to create and maintain these essential devices and networks.
If you're keen to build a career in computing, information systems, ecommerce or web services, but have commitments that would clash with full-time campus-based study, this is the perfect course for you.
On this BSC (Hons) Computing and Information Systems top-up distance learning degree course, you'll get the knowledge you need to work effectively in the modern IT and business world.
When you graduate, you'll be ready to go into a role such as system designer, system analyst, software engineer and online course developer.
What you'll experience
On this course you'll:
- Design and develop your own piece of software, hardware or network system as part of your final year project
- Tap in to our Library’s electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connection
- Join over 4000 students who already study part-time courses with us
- Take part in live web-based chat forums to discuss your work with lecturers and other students
**Careers and opportunities**
What can you do with a Computing and Information Systems degree?
Previous students have gone on to work in areas such as:
- IT management
- network design
- software engineering
- computer programming
- web development
What jobs can you do with a Computing and Information Systems degree?
Roles they've taken on include:
- business continuity analyst
- software engineer
- web developer
- systems analyst
- computer programmer
- online course developer
Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level in areas such as health informatics, forensic IT and networking, or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Advanced Database Concepts
- Project Management
Year 2
The core module in this year is:
- Final Year Major Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
How you're assessed
You’ll be assessed through:
- multiple choice tests
- essays
- mini projects
- presentations
- review articles
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.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
Deadline are not listed for this Course. 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.
Application Codes
Course code:
Application Code are not listed for this Course.
Institution code:
P80
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
An appropriate HND, Foundation degree, relevant Advanced Diploma or successful completion of 2 years of degree study in an appropriate subject.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
**Undergraduate fees for 2022 entry will be available shortly.**
For further fee information please visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance
Provider information
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
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