
Overview
On this Business and Computer Studies (Learning at Work) (Hons) at University of Portsmouth , you'll develop your understanding of key business functions, such as marketing, finance and human resources, and learn about the role IT and computing has in helping companies achieve their goals. You'll graduate with a BA (Hons) Business and Computer Studies degree.
The course is work-based, so you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. The way you learn is flexible, so you can study wherever is most convenient for you and schedule your studies around your existing commitments.
You can tailor the course to match your professional and personal aspirations and your employer's objectives. You can specialise in areas such as emerging technologies, programming or web design.
You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company while learning about the current and future IT and computing requirements of businesses competing in the digital age.
When you complete the course, you'll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job.
Course highlights
- Choose modules and study topics that match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectives
- Develop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make important decisions
- Take part in work-based learning (WBL) projects that form part of your daily workload, which ensure that the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's business
- Get an optional 1-day induction in Portsmouth at the start of the course and have the opportunity to study on campus, if it suits you
- Learn both technical skills and business knowledge
- Develop your learning plan with the University and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learn
- Have full access to our student support services and community including study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students' Union
- Tap in to our Library's electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connection
- Choose a Workplace Mentor to support your learning – someone at work who can offer advice, guidance, and moral support
- Have support from an academic tutor specialising in your area of study and a University learning manager who oversees your programme
- Use online tutorials and lectures to help you with study skills, including your analytical and writing skills
Careers and opportunities
When you finish the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to advance your career with your current employer and boost your long-term career prospects.
Previous students have gone on to work in areas such as:
- software development
- technology consulting
- risk analysis
After you finish your course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
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Visit university websiteProgramme Structure
- At the start of the course, you'll put together a Learning Contract with the University and your employer that outlines what you'll study.
- To get a degree, you need to accumulate a total of 360 credits.
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Visit university websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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General requirements
A typical applicant would usually have post-school higher education such as an HNC, or equivalent, or part of a degree course, together with appropriate work experience.
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Visit university websiteTuition Fee
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6170 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6170 GBP per year
Your tuition fee depends on if you have been awarded any Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and how many credits you need to study.
- 120 credits: £6,170
- 140 credits: £7,190
- 160 credits: £8,220
- 180 credits: £9,250
- 200 credits: £10,280
- 220 credits: £11,300
- 240 credits: £12,330
Living costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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