Bachelor of COMPUTER SCIENCE BSc (Hons)

Overview

BSc Computer Science (Hons) program encompasses the computer science and software engineering domains. Students will be studying modules that include computer studies, software engineering, management, sustainability in IT and concepts of Green ICT. The curriculum is designed to develop students with skill sets in group dynamics, team management, conceptual development in problem solving and designing projects with environment friendly approaches. They will be confident working independently and in a team environment. There are opportunities for students to receive training in niche areas of IT that include data analysis, database system, and networking. The curriculum is industry oriented and eco-friendly. Intakes: March, August, and October Program Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass STPM with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) or equivalent in 2 subjects; AND credit in Mathematics at SPM level; or
• Pass A-Level with minimum 2 subjects Pass AND credit in Mathematics at O-Level or equivalent; or
• Pass Foundation Program from Manipal International University (MIU) with minimum CGPA 2.0 AND credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent; or
• Pass Matriculation/Foundation/Pre-University with minimum CGPA 2.00 from Higher Education Providers recognized by Ministry of Education (MOE) or equivalent; or
• Pass Australian Year 12* with average 55% including Mathematics; or
• Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with minimum aggregate Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) 55 including Mathematics; or
• Pass Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) including Mathematics; or
• Pass Canadian Pre-University (CPU) or Ontario Secondary Diploma (Canadian Grade 12) with average 55% including Mathematics or
• Pass International Baccalaureate (IB) with minimum score 24/45 including Mathematics; or
• Pass Diploma in Computer Science/Information System/Information Technology/Software Engineering or equivalent with *minimum CGPA/PNGK 2.5 (*Note: Candidate who obtained CGPA/PNGK below 2.5 but above 2.0 is eligible to enroll subject to stringent internal evaluation process)
• Other Diploma with minimum CGPA/PNGK 2.5 and credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent; or
• Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.
• Credit in English/1119 English; or
• Pass International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with Band 4 and above; or
• Pass Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with score mark 400 and above; or
• Obtained Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or
• Obtained Band 6 in English Enhancement Program at MIU Australian Year 12
• Qualification based on region in Australian (Equivalent to STPM)
• Australian Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate;
• New South Wales: Higher School Certificate (HSC);
• Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) (replaced South Australian Certificate of Education (year 12) in 1995)
• Queensland Senior Certificate
• South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) (replacing year 12 Certificate of Achievement in 1993)
• Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) (replaced Higher School Certificate year 12 in 1990);
• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (replaced HSC in 1992);
• Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE) from 1997

Channels of Learning

Careers and opportunities

The advanced skills and knowledge you develop on this degree put you ahead of graduates of less technical computing disciplines when you complete the course. 90% of University of Portsmouth 2018 graduates are in work or further study, with 80% in highly skilled, professional level occupations You’ll graduate with a diverse skill set that gives you a foundation for a career working with the latest computer tech in global IT companies and other organizations that rely on talented computer science professionals for their success.

Career Opportunities:

• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Blockchain Developer
• Software Developer
• Computer Network Architect
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Information Security Analyst
• Full Stack Developer
• Information Systems Manager

 

Programme Structure

No	Name of Subject / Subject
Year 1 at MIU
1	Probability and Statistics
2	Computer Programming
3	Discrete Mathematics
4	English for Professional communication
5	Self-Development & Leadership Buildings
6	Hubungan Etnik (Local), Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Intl)
7	Internet & Web Programmin
8	Database Management Systems
9	Organizational Behaviour
10	Object Oriented Programming
11	Computer Organization and Architecture
12	Introduction to Psychology
13	Pengajian Malaysia (Intl), Tamadun Islam Tamadun Asia (Local)
14	Family Issues
15	Co-Curriculum
Year 2 at MIU
16	Software Engineering
17	Operating Systems
18	Data Structures
19	Computer Networks
20	Free Elective
21	Introduction to Multimedia
22	Elective 1
23	Elective 2
24	Human Computer Interaction
25	Serverside Programming
26	Professional Computing Practices
27	Industrial Training
Year 3 at University of Portsmouth
FIELD ELECTIVES 1 (*students have to choose 4 electives, will be offered in Sem 4, Sem 5 and Sem6)
1	Big Data
2	Ontology and Semantic Web
3	Data Warehousing & Data Mining
4	Green ICT
5	Computer Game Theory
6	Natural Language Processing
7	Mobile Computing
8	Compiler Design
9	IR 4.0
10	Operations Research
11	Cloud Computing
12	Bioinformatics
FIELD ELECTIVES 2 (*students have to choose 1 elective out of 2 electives, will be offered in Sem 3)
1	E-Commerce
2	Management Information Systems

Why University of Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth has a wide range of programmes and an excellent reputation for quality teaching. The University also sustained, high levels of student satisfaction*. The commitment in preparing you for your future career is evident in every course.

It is one of only four universities in the southeast of UK to be awarded the highest 'Gold' rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) - the UK Government's scheme that recognises excellence in UK universities.

• Ranked 37th best University in UK by The Guardian University Guide 2018
• Ranked 56th by The Complete University Guide 2018
• Ranked in the World's Top 100 Universities under 50 years old by The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2017

* 2017 National Student Survey (NSS), UK

Graduation

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Bachelor of  (Hons) Computer Science from the University of Portsmouth, UK. The degree will be the same as that awarded to the full-time students at the University main campus in the UK.