The University of Portsmouth, like other British Universities, is an independent self-governing body, deriving its rights and privileges by Act of Parliament.

The University is committed to helping you to achieve your potential in the education, research and employment world of an exciting new millenium.

The City of Portsmouth has enjoyed 138 years as a home of higher education. Since the award of the first degree in 1900, the University has maintained its commitment in promoting and maintaining excellence in teaching, research and scholarship across a wide range of disciplines. The University has a total student population of more than 20,000 of which some 3,000 are further education students and some 2,500 are studying on collaborative links with partner institutions. Some 6% of our students are from overseas which, together with mature students on most courses, ensures a good mix of cultural backgrounds.

The University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Membership of the ACU is international recognition. It is also the recognition criteria accepted by the Public Services commission in Singapore in the employment of graduates.

The University of Portsmouth is highly proud of its extensive research programme, gaining outstanding results in the Higher Education Funding Council Research Assessment Exercise held in 1996. Research income accounts for about 10% of total income for the University. The University also has an excellent record of graduate employment that we believe is linked to the emphasis we place on student development In career sectors that enjoy high employment, a Portsmouth degree quite clearly provides the edge you need to get your feet on the first rung of the career ladder.

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The curriculum includes subjects that are current and highly applicable in today's Info-Comm industries. Learners will familiarise with the subjects that are highly popular today. The University of Portsmouth's Bachelor of Science in Computing is a specialised degree that can be completed within 6 months and is a top-up programme for candidates interested in the area of database and systems development. This route is concerned with the technologies and methods that are relevant for the creation and maintenance of computing systems that support the business data handling requirements of organisations. It is concerned with the creation of effective Information Technology systems as solutions to business problems, and with the management of such systems.

This programme is aimed at meeting the needs of learners who intend to enter the job market as Systems Analysts, IT Specialists, Database Administrators, Network Engineers and IT Managers.

• Learners can complete the entire spectrum of programmes leading to a degree in a shorter time
• The net cumulative course fee of the programmes leading to the degree is cheaper; learners stand to gain considerable cost-savings by investing in this programme.
• Comprehensive online support through email, discussion room and course home pages for all modules within the programme
• Experience internet and multimedia technologies in programme delivery

Upon completion, University of Portsmouth will award the student with the Bachelor of Science in Computing certificate.

Graduates can top up to an honours degree by completing a minimum of 3 more modules within a period of 5 years.

Students can complete the three modules in minimum 6 months.

The assessment structure for this programme is by assignments, project and examinations.