MasterComputing and data

Computer Science BSc (Hons) / MEng

University of Portsmouth · Portsmouth · United Kingdom

A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Portsmouth.

AccreditationBritish Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT)⁠232 of 2374 similar publish this
How it's taughtlaboratory work⁠240 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£20,950/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

31 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

3 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

Data and computing all the way

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Data and computingBusiness and managementSociety, ethics and lawProjects and labsInternshipFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
What is a week like?

How you're taught

  • laboratory work
  • Lectures
  • project work
  • Tutorials

1 of 2375 similar publish hours · 0 of 2375 publish a teaching split

What are all the subjects?

All 31 modules

Year 1 · 4 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 11 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Core20
· YearCore20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· YearCore20
· Term 2Optional20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 16 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 1Core20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· YearCore40
· YearOptional40
· YearOptional20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6InferredIntegrated master · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠Master of Engineering · Abbr: MEng⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
Internship
  • Work placement yearAvailable: Yes⁠
Accreditation
  • BodyBritish Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT)⁠
  • StatusAccredited⁠
How are you assessed?
Assessment methods
  • In-class exercises⁠
  • Mini projects⁠
  • Multiple choice tests⁠
  • Presentations⁠
  • Review articles⁠
  • Written exams⁠
  • Written reports⁠
Teaching methods
  • Laboratory work⁠
  • Lectures⁠
  • Project work⁠
  • Tutorials⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More internship than 6 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeComputer Science BSc (Hons) / MEng Portsmouth31
Big Data and Business Intelligence, MSc Greenwich13
Data Science, MSc Greenwich12
Data Science with Placement Year, MSc Greenwich13
Data Science and its Applications, MSc Greenwich13
Computer Forensics and Cyber Security, MSc Greenwich14
Computer Science with Placement Year, MSc Greenwich17
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More data and computing, less research methods

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Data and computing
65% here
58% typical
Business and management
7% here
3% typical
Internship
3% here
0% typical

Less here than typical

Research methods
0% here
7% typical
Specialist subjects
0% here
3% typical

About the same as typical: society, ethics and law, projects and labs, maths and foundations.

Where you'll study

Studying in Portsmouth

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 248,440 in 2016
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Gym (nearby)⁠, Library (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Meal planInferred
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Portsmouth is on its page.

What it costs

At least £23,017 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £23,017 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£20,950
Application fee£27
Living, the institution's estimate × 12£2,040

Not published: visa fee and insurance

Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.

Every fee as the institution publishes it (6)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,505 / year
≈ €1,803
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£1,635 / year
≈ €1,959
TuitionInternational students2027/28£3,150 / year
≈ €3,774
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£14,450 / year
≈ €17,314
TuitionInternational students2027/28£20,950 / year
≈ €25,102
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×2.1
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£14,450
non-EU£20,950

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,700

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Stand Alone Bursary

−£5,000

SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

Among 49 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €25,102

Costs more than 46 of 48 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,633 and €22,406.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 49, cheapest first
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Máster Universitario en Análisis de Negocios [Business Analytics] (Universidad Nebrija)2026/27≈ €13,910
Artificial Intelligence MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Big Data Technologies MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Blockchain and Financial Technologies MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Cloud Computing MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Computer Science MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Cyber Diplomacy MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Cyber Security Engineering MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Data Science MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Information Security and Digital Forensics MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Internet of Things MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Project Management with Digital Technology MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Sport Analytics MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Computing MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €21,208
Software Engineering MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €21,208
MSc Artificial Intelligence (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Artificial Intelligence for Sound and Music (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Artificial Intelligence in Cybercrime and Criminal Justice (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Bioinformatics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Business Analytics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Civil Engineering with Applied Artificial Intelligence (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Computer Science (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Cyber Security (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Health Informatics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Industrial Internet of Things (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Information Systems (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Maritime Cyber Security (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Mathematics and Statistics with Artificial Intelligence (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Software Engineering (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
Masters by Research Business Analytics (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Information Systems Management (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Business Information Technology (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €22,320
Computer Science (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €22,320
Applied Artificial Intelligence for Engineering, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €22,406
Web Design and Development, MA (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €22,406
Big Data and Business Intelligence, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Business Analytics, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Computer Forensics and Cyber Security, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Computer Science, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Computing and Information Systems, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Data Science and its Applications, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Data Science, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Management of Business Information Technology, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics MBA (University of East London)2026/27≈ €23,364
This programme2027/28≈ €25,102
Computer Science with Placement Year, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €26,180
Data Science with Placement Year, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €26,180
And the whole degree?

≈ £83,800

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesUnknownNotify me
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, including a relevant subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    +9 more
    • Offer: 120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, including a relevant subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    • Offer: 24-25 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Offer: ABB-BBB · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: BBB-BBC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Offer: DDM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Offer: Merit · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠
    • Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 points (BSc) / 120-128 points (MEng) to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, including a relevant subject. · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: G40T · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: I101 · Institution code: P80⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeComputer Science BSc (Hons) / MEng PortsmouthSimilarBig Data and Business Intelligence, MSc GreenwichSimilarData Science, MSc Greenwich
Price£20,950 / year · 2027/28£19,450 / year · 2026/27£19,450 / year · 2026/27
Duration4 years1 year1 year
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Data Science with Placement Year, MSc

£14,950–£21,850 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €17,913–€26,180

54% data and computing · 15% projects and labs

MasterScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Data Science and its Applications, MSc

£11,800–£19,450 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €14,139–€23,305

69% data and computing · 15% projects and labs

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Computer Forensics and Cyber Security, MSc

£11,800–£19,450 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €14,139–€23,305

50% data and computing · 21% free electives

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Computer Science with Placement Year, MSc

£14,950–£21,850 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €17,913–€26,180

47% data and computing · 29% free electives

MasterScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Computer Science BSc (Hons) / MEng is a bachelor's programme in computing and data at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 31 modules, of which 19 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are data and computing (65%), free electives (13%) and projects and labs (10%).

It includes an internship.

How much does Computer Science BSc (Hons) / MEng cost?

£20,950 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £14,450; International students: £20,950). In euros that is ≈ €25,102.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 19 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: G40T · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: I101 · Institution code: P80⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
Prior educationOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, including a relevant subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, including a relevant subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 24-25 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Offer: ABB-BBB · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: BBB-BBC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Offer: DDM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Offer: Merit · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 points (BSc) / 120-128 points (MEng) to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, including a relevant subject. · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠
Programme · 13 with values
AccreditationBritish Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT) · Status: Accredited⁠
Assessment methodsin-class exercises⁠mini projects⁠multiple choice tests⁠Presentations⁠review articles⁠written exams⁠written reports⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠Master of Engineering · Abbr: MEng⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration4 years · Full time work placement⁠5 years · Full time work placement⁠3 years · Full time⁠4 years · Full time⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Available: YesInferred
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6InferredIntegrated master · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred
LocationPortsmouth, Portsmouth, United KingdomInferred
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time work placement⁠Mode: Full time · Full time⁠
Teaching methodslaboratory work⁠Lectures⁠project work⁠Tutorials⁠

Institution record: University of Portsmouth

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