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BA ( Hons )/ BSc ( Hons ) Creative Computing with Foundation Year
UCAS code BA ( Hons ) W950 BSc ( Hons ) W951
Duration 4 years full time , 5 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : EEE . BTEC : PPP , T level : P ( D or E in the core ), must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 48 points to include 1 A level , or equivalent . Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels ( AVCE ), BTECs and Access courses will also be considered .
If you would like to study this course without a Foundation Year .
Duration : 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
BSc ( Hons ) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
UCAS code I901
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM , must be in a relevant subject . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , including an A level in a relevant subject .
Accredited course
British Computer Society
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Entry requirements : A level : BBB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM . Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent
Foundation Year : If you ' re new to studying creative computing or don ’ t meet the required grades for the full degree course , you can take our optional Foundation Year before starting your degree . You ' ll get the academic and technical grounding you ' ll need for entry into Year 1 .
What ' s this course about ?
Our Foundation Year degree will help you fulfil your dream of doing something creative with computing , even if you don ' t meet the required grades for our Creative Computing degree course , don ' t know what your speciality is or you ' re a novice with a keen interest . You ’ ll get a theoretical and practical introduction to creative computing , foster study skills
What ' s this course about ?
Digital security breaches can bring down banks , hospitals and governments . But you can join the fight against cybercrime . Investigate cyberattacks , expose flaws in security systems and stop hackers in their tracks . Use ethical hacking to secure the operating systems of global companies . Become an expert in malware forensics and cryptography . Build technical and investigative skills to break down security systems , expose gaps in security and identify cyber intruders . Learn how to investigate cybercrime for the police and see a case through to court .
Example placements
● InTandem
● Nomura
● BAE Systems
● IBM
● Pfizer
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and develop programming experience to create artistic works . By the end of this 1-year course , you ' ll possess the knowledge and abilities to progress to degree level .
Example topics
● Human experience design
● Play , code , create
● Sound and vision
Course highlights
● Get a flexible grounding in creative computing to cement your interests , learning programming skills in diverse creative fields
● Advance your learning by moving on to our full Creative Computing degree course or a related degree once you complete this course
● Use innovative industrystandard equipment and facilities during your studies – some of which are only available at Portsmouth
Example topics
● Architecture and operating systems
● Ethical hacking
● Forensic investigations
● Malware forensics
● Security and cryptography
● Security management
Course highlights
● Benefit from our close relationship with the Hampshire Police High Tech Crime Unit through an optional internship
● Design and develop software , hardware and networks in fields such as digital forensics and artificial intelligence
● Benefit from the Students ' Union cyber and computing clubs and societies such as the AI and Robotics Club , IT Society and Gaming Society
● Gain insight from guest expert lecturers from the forensic and cyber security field
● Secure and analyse digital evidence in our cyber security and digital forensics labs
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‘ This is an exciting course that not only allows students to work with cutting-edge technologies in creative fields , but also equips them with the skills required to develop new creative technologies . ’
Dr Stephen Pearse , Course Leader
● Be taught by subject specialists from various areas of creative technology , including music engineering , computer games programming and internet architecture
Future opportunities
No matter what you plan to study or do after your foundation year , you ' ll graduate with fundamental design , technical , interpersonal and management skills that will boost your educational and professional pursuits .
‘ Getting the opportunity to use industrystandard technology and software to enhance our in-class learning gave me a degree in a rapidly growing and evolving area of study . ’
Matthew Swann
Graduates in a professional level occupation 100 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Future opportunities
The cost of cybercrime was estimated at $ 1 trillion in 2020 – 50 % higher than in 2018 ( McAfee Report 2020 ). According to the UK Government , 64 % of large businesses and 51 % of highincome charities reported cyber security breaches or attacks in a 12-month period . Not surprisingly , with the growing threat of cybercrime , cyber security analysts are in demand .
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BSc ( Hons ) Data Science and Analytics
UCAS code I1G3
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM , must be in a relevant subject . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , including an A level in a relevant subject .
Accredited course
British Computer Society
What ' s this course about ?
Global businesses , social media companies , financial institutions , the healthcare sector and governments all rely on data to inform business-critical decisions . Learn to confidently analyse the vast amounts of data available and use databases , systems and analytical tools , such as the Relational Model and structured query language ( SQL ), to identify insights and trends that benefit businesses . Find out how the same systems can be used to identify patterns in medical data , to predict disease or recovery , or in the fight against climate change , through analysing soil data or marine biology .
Example placements
● BAE Systems
● HP
Example topics
● Applied machine learning and data mining
● Programming
‘ My favourite part of the course was the final-year module on Malware Forensics – taking down a real botnet is great fun ! ’
Arron Stratton
BSc ( Hons ) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
Find out more about BSc ( Hons ) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing on page 74 .
● Open innovations in data science
● Big data
● Software engineering theory and practice
● Database systems development
Course highlights
● Apply your analytical skills to practical problems and real-world datasets
● Develop commercial skills alongside technical data analysis , such as how to present and visualise your findings
● Choose specialist modules that match your interests and career ambitions
● Apply your skills through our work with charities and organisations such as Code Club , where you ' ll help 9- to 13-year olds with their Scratch , HTML / CSS and Python projects
● Gain practical skills in the latest cloud-based software in our SAP Next Generation Lab
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‘ This is the future – many in the industry are switching and learning about big data . It really is an exciting course that provides opportunities and it never gets boring . ’
Vivian Mbadugha
Future opportunities
You ' ll develop a deep understanding of modern big data , machine learning and data mining methods , preparing you for key roles such as data analyst , data scientist , systems developer and systems analyst .
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