Students can enter at Stage 1 (University Foundation) or Stage 2 (First Year Degree) and are guaranteed progression to the second year of a relevant degree, providing that progression criteria are met. Stage 1 takes place at ICP using dedicated lecturers and benefit from small class sizes. Stage 2 takes place in the University of Portsmouth directly, supported with tutorials at ICP.
University Foundation
Modules
- ICT Skills
- Mathematics for Science and Computing
- Engineering Principles 1
- Business Studies
- Research Method, Critical Thinking & Expression
- Programming Concepts
- Numerical Techniques 2 (Technical Steam) or
- Business Management (Business Stream)
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 3
Popular Careers
- Business Intelligence
- Computer Games
- Computer helpdesk/user support
- Computing researcher
- Computer sales support
- Computer Security
- Database analyst/designer
- Data Processing manager
- Forensic Computing
- Information Technology Manager
- IT Risk Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Patent Work
- Programmer, software engineer
- Software Support
- Systems analyst, consultant
- Systems Designer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Author
As the European home of IBM, the city of Portsmouth is recognised as a centre for computer related and IT business. As a result, the University's academic staff maintains close links with the world of work, both locally and further afield. This contact ensures that the courses on offer always reflect the current and future needs of commerce and industry.
The aim is to provide University of Portsmouth graduates, who come from all parts of the world, with the skills and knowledge that will make them valuable contributors to the information industry. The School's environment helps to produce confident and highly employable graduates. As well as the University's commitment to curriculum development, many of the courses are accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS).
- 2 possible start dates for Foundation (September and January).
- Many of the degrees that this pathway leads to are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) and carries exemptions from the professional examinations for Chartered Engineer and Chartered Scientist for those who complete all three years of their course in Portsmouth.
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