University of Portsmouth

As a Top 50 University in the UK1, the University of Portsmouth (UOP) has an excellent reputation for quality teaching and high levels of student satisfaction. Our variety of programmes caters to the needs of popular career fields such as Accounting, Data Analytics, Financial Management, Forensic Computing and Software Engineering.

All UOP Degrees awarded by Kaplan are also accredited by the Chinese Service Center of Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), an affiliation to the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China2.

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Accounting, Banking & Finance

  1. Students may receive exemptions3 after graduation, for the following: 
  • Up to 9 ACCA papers 
  • Up to 5 Singapore CA Foundation papers 
  1. Programme can be completed within 18 months4
  1. Complete the ACCA Professional papers during your studies and graduate with an Accounting Degree and ACCA-Affiliate status5.

Information Technology

All 3 programmes have a curriculum with a 50% hands-on learning component6.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up) 

  • Build technical and investigative skills to break down security systems, expose gaps in digital security and identify cyber intruders 
  • Learn how to utilise digital forensic tools such as Autopsy, NMap, Cellebrite and The Sleuth Kit to solve real-world problems 

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Data Science and Analytics (Top-up) 

  • Learn to use databases, systems and analytical tools such as the Relational Model and Structured Query Language (SQL) 
  • Develop the skill to visualise data using Tableau and identify trends for business decisions 

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering (Top-up) 

  • Learn in-demand programming languages and scripts like JavaScript and Dart 
  • Gain expertise in widely used software configuration management tools such as GitHub and Circle CI 
  • Acquire skills in managing databases using software like PostgreSQL 

Student Memberships*

  • Student Membership with the Centre of Strategic Cyberspace and International Studies (CSCIS)
  • Student Chapter Membership with the Singapore Computer Society (SCS 

*Programmes applicable: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up), Bachelor of Science (Honours) Data Science and Analytics (Top-up), and Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering (Top-up).

 

Accreditations remain subject to accreditation providers. Kaplan Higher Education Academy and Kaplan Higher Education Institute are not responsible for any changes in accreditation requirements or loss of accreditation status not attributable to Kaplan Higher Education Academy or Kaplan Higher Education Institute. 

1https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings 

2http://zwfw.cscse.edu.cn/cscse/lxfwzxwsfwdt2020/xlxwrz32/tzgg61/410719/index.html; All UOP Degrees awarded are accredited by the Chinese Service Center of Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), an affiliation to the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China (CSCSE). This is only applicable to UOP Degrees awarded through Kaplan Higher Education Academy from July 2011 and Kaplan Higher Education Institute from March 2016.

3Applicable for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up) students. The professional bodies for ACCA and Singapore CA may change the number of exemptions they award to this Degree programme at their discretion and without notice. Students will only receive formal notification of any exemptions when they register as a student member with one of the professional bodies.

4Subject to meeting University’s entry requirements and approval.

5During their programme of study, students can skip the ACCA Fundamentals level and take the ACCA Professional papers directly. Subject to Conditional Exemptions (CE) Pathway approval from ACCA.  

6Applicable for all 3 UOP IT programmes Bachelor of Science (Honours) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up), Bachelor of Science (Honours) Data Science and Analytics (Top-up), and Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering (Top-up). These programmes are designed with approximately 50% practical and 50% theory lessons. Subject to change. 

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Programmes Offered

Accounting, Banking & Finance

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

Information Technology

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Data Science and Analytics (Top-up)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering (Top-up)