BSc Computer Science and Advanced Technologies Top-Up

The BSc Computer Science and Advanced Technologies (Top-Up) at the University of Portsmouth is designed for students who have completed qualifications such as a foundation degree, HND, or equivalent in a computing-related subject. This top-up degree provides a pathway to advance their knowledge and skills in modern computing technologies and applications. During this programme, students will cover advanced computing topics such as artificial intelligence, practical data analytics and mining, advanced databases, and critical research preparation. 

In this BSc Computer Science and Advanced Technologies (Top-Up) at the University of Portsmouth, students will learn through a combination of practical and theoretical methods. Students will attend lectures, seminars, workshops, and experience hands-on practical sessions designed to apply concepts to real-world computing challenges. They will also develop key skills in system design, data-driven decision-making, research methodologies, and emerging digital technologies essential for roles in the tech industry.

The University of Portsmouth is a public university located in Portsmouth, England. Its institutional origins go back to 1870 with the establishment of the Portsmouth and Gosport School of Science and Art. Over the decades, the institution underwent a series of organisational transformations, from being Portsmouth Polytechnic in 1969 to gaining university status in 1992. Comprising five faculties, the University offers a wide range of academic disciplines with thousands of students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in several academic disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Sciences, Law, and Technology and was the 25th-largest higher education institution by student enrolments in the United Kingdom. The University employed approximately 3,500 staff in 2020.

Grade requirements:

• Applicants must have a relevant higher education qualification, such as an HND, foundation degree, advanced diploma, or even 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BEng/BSc).

English Language Requirements:

• International applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide an overall IELTS score of 6.0  with at least 5.5 in each component score.

• TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The 2026 tuition fee for the BSc Computer Science and Advanced Technologies (Top-Up) at the University of Portsmouth is £16,200 per year for international students. The fee is subject to an annual increase.

There are several funding options available to international students at the University of Portsmouth. For example, the merit-based Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship is open to self-supporting students. This represents a tuition reduction of £5,000 for the first year.

With a BSc Computer Science and Advanced Technologies (Top-Up) from the University of Portsmouth,  graduates can practice career roles such as:

• Machine Learning Engineer

• Full-Stack Developer

• Systems Analyst

• DevOps Engineer

• Network Architect

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.