Why Choose University of Portsmouth (UOP)?

Awarded the prestigious Gold rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in UK since 2017, UOP has an excellent reputation for quality teaching and high levels of student satisfaction. The TEF is the British Government’s way of measuring teaching excellence in Higher Education institutions. It is an independent judgement of what UOP does and how we prepare students for work or further studies after graduating, and is judged by a panel of academics, students and employers. Today, our variety of programmes cater to the needs of popular career fields such as Analytics, Cyber Security, Data Science, Forensic Computing and Software Engineering.

Current Rankings

  • Gold-rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)1
  • 50% hands-on learning2
  • Learn digital forensic tools3
  • Learn Java and Javascript4
  • Apply For British Computer Society (BCS) UK Membership
About UOP’s Cyber Security and Forensic Computing Degree Programme

Cybersecurity is a high-priority and integral part of business, military and government defenses around the world. If you are interested in ethical hacking, this programme is for you. You will understand how to investigate cybercrime for the police and the steps needed to take a case through to court, and design and develop software, hardware and networks in fields such as digital forensics and artificial intelligence. Additionally, our faculty has years of experience and expertise in computer security, with our teaching informed by up-to-date research into the latest advancements in forensic computing and cybersecurity.

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About UOP’s Software Engineering Degree Programme

Technology is an increasing part of everyday life, and there is a constant need for the software behind it to be updated, maintained and improved. If you like solving problems and have an interest in coding and computing, this Degree prepares you for a career in this field. You will study programming techniques and software engineering principles that can be applied to many different areas. You will put theory into practice while applying various software technologies to solve complex problems. The combination of technical skills and practical experience provided will prepare you for a career as a programmer or developer in fields such as data warehousing, computer security, IT management and web development.

With a 50% hands-on learning approach, students will learn popular programming languages and scripts such as Java and Javascript.

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About UOP’s Data Science and Analytics Degree Programme

Big business, social media, finance and the public sector all rely on data scientists to analyse their data and draw out business-boosting insights. Through this programme, you will learn the technical and analytical skills to make sense of the vast amounts of data available to organisations while working within the regulatory and technical boundaries of the field.

After graduation, you will be equipped for a career in the data analytics and deep learning industry. You could work for multinational companies, small or medium enterprises, or innovation centres. Roles that our graduates have taken on include:

  • Analytics Manager
  • Applications Support (Big Data Operations)
  • Business Intelligence Manager
  • Data Architects
  • Data Engineers
  • Data or Business Analysts
  • Information Analysts
  • Lead Developer

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Sources

1 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019.
2 Applicable for both Bachelor of Science (Honours) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering (Top-up).
Our IT programmes are designed with approximately 50% practical and 50% theory lessons. Subject to change.
3 Applicable for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up) students.
4 Applicable for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering (Top-up) students.

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Testimonials
Kenneth Lim Kian Soon
Kenneth Lim Kian Soon
Account Executive, OOm Pte Ltd
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up)
"University of Portsmouth, 1st Class Honours Graduate (2020) As I am interested in Accounting, I chose to study a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up) Degree with the University of Portsmou..." Read More

Kenneth Lim Kian Soon

Account Executive, OOm Pte Ltd

Kenneth Lim Kian Soon

Account Executive, OOm Pte Ltd

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up)

University of Portsmouth, 1st Class Honours Graduate (2020)

As I am interested in Accounting, I chose to study a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up) Degree with the University of Portsmouth. I decided on this University as it offered exemptions for the ACCA Fundamentals-level papers, which I could leverage on in the near future.

This programme has enabled me to become more disciplined through studying for the syllabus and working on my assignments. Through doing so, I have learnt to keep a step ahead of the tasks required of me. As an Account Executive who is currently managing multiple accounts at once to ensure all my clients are up-to-date with their campaigns, I am now able to provide better customer service and enhance the company’s reputation.

Overall, I would recommend the University of Portsmouth as I was able to complete the programme in only 12 months*, which allows students to enter the workforce earlier and gain more experience comparatively.

*Students who have completed selected ACCA Fundamental Skills papers may apply for exemptions for up to 6 modules when they enrol for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up). Only part-time students who receive exemption for all 6 modules may complete the programme within a duration of 12 months.

Per Hian Chor Marcus
Per Hian Chor Marcus
Senior Accounts Executive, TOUCH Community Services Limited
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up)
"University of Portsmouth, 1st Class Honours Graduate (2020) I took up a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management Degree with the University of Portsmouth as I felt it was a programme that would be rele..." Read More

Per Hian Chor Marcus

Senior Accounts Executive, TOUCH Community Services Limited

Per Hian Chor Marcus

Senior Accounts Executive, TOUCH Community Services Limited

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up)

University of Portsmouth, 1st Class Honours Graduate (2020)

I took up a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management Degree with the University of Portsmouth as I felt it was a programme that would be relevant to my career objectives. This programme also gave me exemptions for certain ACCA examination papers. I would recommend studying with UOP for these reasons mentioned.

The programme structure was manageable overall. The lecturers were very professional and they willingly shared their experiences with the students, which made the learning more meaningful.

Studying for this Degree has made me realise that I am never too old to study and that I should never give up. As a father of two teenage boys, I hope to inspire them to do their best in their endeavours having seen my tenacity and perseverance in completing this programme while working full time. My determination, hard work and firm belief in myself enabled me to complete this programme.

On the whole, this programme has enhanced my critical thinking and research skills. I am confident with the knowledge and skills I have acquired that I can be an added value to my company.

Eugene Seow Zhi Shen
Eugene Seow Zhi Shen
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up)
"University of Portsmouth Student (2020) As an A-level student, one of my favourite subjects was Economics, which introduced me to the business world. This eventually ignited my interest in Accounting and Finance, and I decided ..." Read More

Eugene Seow Zhi Shen

Eugene Seow Zhi Shen

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up)

University of Portsmouth Student (2020)

As an A-level student, one of my favourite subjects was Economics, which introduced me to the business world. This eventually ignited my interest in Accounting and Finance, and I decided to pursue my newfound passion.

I began with a Kaplan Diploma in Accountancy which I am grateful for its excellent quality. In view of my academic efforts, I was awarded a scholarship by Kaplan which enabled me to progress to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up) Degree programme with the University of Portsmouth (UOP).

I chose UOP as it was awarded the Gold rating within the Teaching Excellence Framework. I also felt that the units were relevant and enabled students to prepare well for careers in accounting and finance.

The University provides plenty of online resources, including extra practice materials. Students can conduct further research by visiting the University online library, which is highly accessible. The pace of learning allows students to focus and absorb as much knowledge as possible.

My experiences with the lecturers have been very positive. They are caring and dedicated and they take the effort to ensure I understand the subject matter while making lessons well-structured yet fun and engaging. I am grateful to Kaplan for hiring such outstanding lecturers. Through furthering my studies, I aspire to grow as an individual and learn valuable life lessons.

Kang Jia Sheng
Kang Jia Sheng
Information Security Engineer, Multinational Technology Company
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up)
"I believe continuous learning is a long-term investment that provides me with a sense of accomplishment. Degrees and certifications can qualify me for a higher-level position while staying competitive in the industry. As..." Read More

Kang Jia Sheng

Information Security Engineer, Multinational Technology Company

Kang Jia Sheng

Information Security Engineer, Multinational Technology Company

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up)
University of Portsmouth First Class Honours Graduate (2023)

I believe continuous learning is a long-term investment that provides me with a sense of accomplishment. Degrees and certifications can qualify me for a higher-level position while staying competitive in the industry. As such, I decided to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree with University of Portsmouth (UOP) at Kaplan in Singapore.  

The programme gave me a comprehensive understanding of the latest Cyber Security best practices as well as mitigation strategies against malicious attacks. I also discovered various tools used for analysing security logs and penetration testing. This has significantly improved my ability to detect and respond to security incidents. In addition, the hands-on learning approach and practical simulations have equipped me with technical skills, such as Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics and Vulnerability Management, which are beneficial in developing my knowledge. Overall, it has been an invaluable academic journey that helped me build a strong foundation for protecting against cyber threats. 

Upon completing my studies, I was privileged to be offered a position as an Information Security Engineer. This has allowed me to gain more valuable experience by taking on additional responsibilities to progress further in my career. As I continuously look for opportunities to grow, I am confident that my education will prepare me well for the future. In summary, Cyber Security is a rapidly evolving field that requires professionals to stay current with the latest technologies, making it an exciting and interesting area of study. 

Vishnu Sreekumar
Vishnu Sreekumar
Staff Systems Engineer, Pocketmath Pte Ltd
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering (Top-up)
"As a Systems Engineer, it can be really difficult to study as I need to juggle my time between my studies, family and career. I chose the University of Portsmouth because it has an excellent ranking in UK and comes with a good quality curriculum, ..." Read More

Vishnu Sreekumar

Staff Systems Engineer, Pocketmath Pte Ltd

Vishnu Sreekumar

Staff Systems Engineer, Pocketmath Pte Ltd

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering (Top-up)
University of Portsmouth Student (2019)

As a Systems Engineer, it can be really difficult to study as I need to juggle my time between my studies, family and career. I chose the University of Portsmouth because it has an excellent ranking in UK and comes with a good quality curriculum, duration and flexible schedule that totally suits my hectic IT professional lifestyle.

One of my key job responsibilities is to build processes and platforms to support software development lifecycles. By taking what I had learnt in my classroom to my workplace, I gained more confidence and mastery in communicating with other Software Engineers. I even applied better practices to performance tools, data structures, automation and even Agile methodologies to improve my work every day.