Computer Science University of Portsmouth

Overview

The Computer Science course from University of Portsmouth is suitable for graduates from computing and related disciplines, as well as applicants from non-computing backgrounds who can demonstrate appropriate analytical ability, professional experience or prior technical learning. 

You’ll study areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, cloud computing and human-AI interaction, examining how these technologies can be applied to contemporary organisational and societal challenges.

Careers and opportunities

Technology, data and AI skills are in demand across many sectors. This MSc prepares you for roles involving the analysis, design, evaluation and management of digital systems, with particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, cloud computing and human-centred technology.

Graduates of this course could go on to roles such as:

• Data Scientist

• Machine Learning Specialist

• AI Analyst or AI Consultant

• Cybersecurity Analyst

• Cloud Engineer or Cloud Consultant

• Cloud Security Analyst

• Technology Consultant

• Digital Transformation Analyst

• Human-AI Interaction or UX Researcher

• Software Developer, where students have developed appropriate programming experience

You could work across sectors including:

• Technology and software services

• Finance and fintech

• Cybersecurity and cloud services

• Healthcare and digital health

• Retail and e-commerce

• Government and public services

• AI, data analytics and digital transformation