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BSc ( Hons ) Software Engineering
UCAS code G600
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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What ' s this course about ?
Create software that could help save lives – and even the planet . Software powers society , from smartphone apps and laptops to healthcare systems and cyber security . This degree will help you master the software development process , from inception to maintenance , so you can play an integral role in the future of society . You ' ll develop systems across diverse infrastructure and build the confidence to discuss complex solutions to issues around software application , such as security considerations and how user lifestyles impact the evolution of software engineering .
Example placements
● BAE Systems
● IBM
● Radweb
● Verint
● ParkNow
Example topics
● Application programming
● Database systems development
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● Data structures and algorithms
● Usability engineering
● Software engineering theory and practice
● Scalable software engineering
Course highlights
● Specialise in topics such as data science , AI , robotics , educational computing , graphics and ethical hacking
● Use our 3D Vision Lab to work on virtual reality headsets , including Oculus Rift , a room-scale implementation of the HTC Vive
● Benefit from our Students ' Union clubs and societies , such as the IT Society , AI and Robotics Club , and Gaming Society
● Get the opportunity to study abroad at one of our international partner universities in Europe , South Asia or North America , boosting your global experience and employability skills
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‘ We ' ll challenge you to develop the core skills necessary to become an expert programmer of desktop , cloud and mobile systems ; reflecting the diversity of platforms and rapid technological evolution in our increasingly connected world . ’
Matt Dennis , Rich Boakes and Jacek Kopecky , Course Leaders
Graduates in work and / or further study 100 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Future opportunities
Some 94 % of tech employers believe there is an industrywide skills shortage ( CWJobs Survey ). So the skills and knowledge you get on this course could mean you follow in our graduates footsteps to become a business developer , software engineer , IT support specialist , technical analyst or android developer .
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Dual degree
BSc ( Hons ) Counter Terrorism , Intelligence and Cybercrime
UCAS code L312
Duration 3.5 years full time with a year abroad
Requirements A level : AAB – BBB . BTEC : DDD – DDM . T level : D – M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 120 – 136 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent . All shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview in support of their application .
By choosing certain optional modules on this course , you can get credit towards the pre-entry qualifications for a career as a Trainee Probation Officer or Police Officer .
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What ' s this course about ?
Terrorists and cybercriminals are a growing and constant menace to world security . Learn how to fight this threat on the international stage as you study in the UK and Australia . You ' ll develop the skills , knowledge and tech know-how to help protect communities , businesses and government organisations from terrorism and cybercrime . In year 3 , you ' ll experience how Australian authorities deal with these threats when you spend a year studying at Edith Cowan University ( ECU ) in Perth , Australia .
Example topics
● Cyberspace , subculture and online deviance
● Digital forensic investigations
● The dark web : threats , freedoms and responses
● Online activism , cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare
● Radicalism and political extremism
● Intelligence analysis
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Course highlights
● Graduate with two degrees – a BSc Cybercrime , Security and Intelligence from ECU alongside a BSc ( Hons ) Counter Terrorism , Intelligence and Cybercrime from the University of Portsmouth
● Study with academics whose research in areas such as incel culture and the security of smart devices are shaping the future of the sector
● Develop knowledge and skills that intelligence services employers value
● Get practical experience in the computing labs at Portsmouth and ECU ' s Security Operations Centre while you explore fields such as network security and digital forensics
● Learn from staff who have worked as intelligence analysts , investigators and police officers
● Enhance your career prospects by building a professional network in the UK and Australia
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' This is a unique opportunity to develop an international perspective of counter terrorism , intelligence and cybercrime in a global environment . Studying in a new country enables countless opportunities to experience new cultures and values , develop interpersonal skills and build connections . ’
Dr Leah Fox , Course Leader
Future opportunities
Terrorism and cybercrime are among the biggest threats to international security . Graduates with the skills , knowledge and experience to identify and manage the threat posed by terrorists and cybercriminals are in high demand , in the UK and abroad .
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BSc ( Hons ) Criminology and Criminal Justice
UCAS code M930
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBB . BTEC : DDM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 120 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
As a Criminology and Criminal Justice ( CCJ ) student you have access to four modules that are linked to the Professional Qualification in Probation . Completing these four modules as a CCJ student reduces the amount of time you spend working towards your Professional Qualification in Probation from 21 months to 15 months .
The module Economic Crime and Fraud Examination is recognised by ACFE ( a global professional body for counter fraud professionals ) and undertaking it provides opportunities for full-time students to complete the Certified Fraud Examiner qualification at a subsidized rate .
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What ' s this course about ?
Why do people commit crimes ? And what should we do about it ? This degree asks questions about the causes and consequences of crime . As you become an expert on the criminal justice system in England and Wales , you ’ ll develop skills for a range of careers from policing and prisons , to probation and rehabilitation , as well as roles fighting fraud in the private sector or influencing Government policy .
Example placements
● Aurora New Dawn
● Why Me ?
● Victim Support
● Hampshire Constabulary
● Catch 22
Example topics
● Crime and society
● Comparative criminal justice
● Questioning criminology
● Contemporary criminologies
● Wildlife crime : threats and response
● Policing : law , policy and practice
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Course highlights
● Explore the latest national and international debates and research in topics as varied as missing persons hate crime , state crime , terrorism , gang crime and victimology
● Get career-ready with an emphasis on skills and employability , including volunteering opportunities
● Learn from an international team whose experience spans law and criminal justice , policing , probation and more
● Explore contemporary criminal justice issues in one of the country ' s largest criminology departments
● Customise your degree to match your ambitions : some modules reduce the amount to time you ’ ll need to train for a policing career or as a probation officer
Future opportunities
You ' ll graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to work in the police , probation and prison services . You ' ll also have relevant skills and
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‘ I chose the University of Portsmouth as they offered the best and most interesting modules for my degree , and I ’ m so glad I did . It was amazing to be taught by the authors of the books I was referencing ; it fills you with confidence knowing your lecturers are experts in their fields and so passionate about their work . I enjoyed every minute of my degree and it was definitely one of the best decisions I ’ ve ever made ! ’
Hanna Taha
knowledge to progress into other areas such as counter fraud , economic crime investigation , policy analysis and formulation , community rehabilitation or postgraduate study and research .
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