First Year Degree (Computing)

Leading To BSc Computer Science

The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Portsmouth University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BSc Computer Science.

• Location
  Portsmouth
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Portsmouth University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 33rd
  Satisfaction: 80.2%
  World: 500th
• Start Dates
  Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £17,600
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  International College Portsmouth

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree at The University of Portsmouth.
  • Perfect for international students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the academic or English scores necessary for automatic progression.
  • Portsmouth University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • A strong emphasis on employability, with simulated work environments (e.g. a mock courtroom and pharmacy) to provide real life learning experiences.
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • A safe and supportive learning environment, with small class sizes and individual attention.

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About This Course

The First Year Degree (Computing) is a first year degree programme at Portsmouth University for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees and is specially designed for students who do not meet the standard academic or English admission requirements.

During the course, you will study a full first year curriculum, but with additional support to improve your academic and study skills. Students who do not meet the standard English requirements for Portsmouth University will also benefit from enhanced English language support.

On successful completion of this programme, you can progress directly to the second year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Computing, including BSc Computer Science. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may¹ benefit from a single study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress from the International Year One.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school plus at least one year of further study, for example a University Foundation Course. A levels: 48 UCAS points from at least two A Level subjects, or 80 UCAS points for computing, engineering and science. IB: 24 points.
English	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of English qualifications is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Apr 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Portsmouth University.

• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Computing
• BSc Software Engineering
• BSc Computer Networks & Security
• BSc Cyber Security & Forensic Computing
• BSc Data Science & Analytics

 
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¹ An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.