About Business And Computer Studies (learning At Work) BA (hons) in University of Portsmouth
Do you want to boost your career prospects by studying for a business and computing (IT) degree alongside your current job?
On this BA (Hons) Business and Computer Studies Learning at Work course, 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.
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.
Academic qualification equivalents
- If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
- PTE: 54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.
University of Portsmouth Highlights
Type of Institution |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Endowment |
9.9 Lakhs GBP |
Number of Campuses |
2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter |
Percentage of International Students |
26% |
Total number of Professors |
1,126 academic and Research staff |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
Secured 88% Student Satisfaction |
Graduate Job Rate |
97.5% |
International fee |
£11,250 per annum |
Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses |
Mode of Program |
Full time |
Average Graduate Salary |
£13,900 - £15,900 a year |
University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
Undergraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
Postgraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
Accommodation |
£5000 approx |
Cost of living |
£7000 - £10,000 approx |
Placement year fee |
£2400 |