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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I124
Computer Networks and Security
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, England
4 yearsDuration
£19,200Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Portsmouth, the BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Portsmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a Connected Degree Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course. International tuition fees are £19,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 83% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Security
Big data
Internet of Things
Management or business and innovation - Take on practical network design projects
UCAS Code:I124
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB - BBC 112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, including an A level in a relevant subject. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points 27 points from the IB Diploma with 555 at Higher Level, to include a Higher Level in a relevant subject. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,200
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,800
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Costs and funding Tuition fees Additional course costs
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Portsmouth
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,500 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £25,500 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £32,000 | £42,500 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 20% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
15%Studying
30%Work & Study
30%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
90%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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