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UCAS code:
L312
Typical offer:
120-136 UCAS points from 3 A levels or equivalent
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Terrorists and cybercriminals are a growing and constant menace to world security.
Learn how to fight this threat on the international stage as you study in the UK and Australia on this Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime dual degree.
You'll develop the skills, knowledge and tech know-how to help protect communities, businesses and government organisations from terrorism and cybersecurity threats.
In year three, you'll experience how Australian authorities deal with these threats when you spend a year studying at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia.
Course highlights
- Graduate with two degrees – a BSc Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence from ECU alongside a BSc (Hons) Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime from the 91ÈÕº«AV
- Study with academics whose research in areas such as incel culture and the security of smart devices are shaping the future of the sector
- Develop knowledge and skills that intelligence services employers value in specialist topics like intelligence analysis, physical security, online terrorism, cyberlaw and cybersecurity, international security, radicalisation and extremism
- Get practical experience in the computing labs at Portsmouth and ECU's Security Operations Centre (SOC) while you explore fields such as network security and digital forensics
- Study alongside operational police units and learn directly from operational policing staff
- Be taught by staff who have worked as intelligence analysts and investigators
- Enhance your career prospects by building a professional network in the UK and Australia during your course
- Have the opportunity to learn a foreign language for free as part of your degree, choosing from Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin or Spanish
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Why do a dual degree?
This course is a dual degree (also known as a double degree).
When you complete the course successfully, you'll have 2 degrees – one from the 91ÈÕº«AV and one from Edith Cowan University.
Dual degrees allow you to achieve 2 degrees in 3.5 or 4 years rather than 6 years.
You'll benefit from a global education experience and the high-calibre teaching expertise, latest research and modern facilities at two universities. You'll also develop a more comprehensive knowledge of communication and media than on a single degree and gain an understanding of different cultures, which will help you work more effectively with people from different backgrounds.
All of this will help you stand out in a competitive job market after you graduate.
You'll be based in Portsmouth in years one and two, and for six months or a year at the end of the course. You'll spend year three in Perth, Western Australia at .
You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Australia.
Edith Cowan University is one of the in the world one of the (Times Higher Education 2019 and 2020). The gives the University 5 out of 5 stars for its learner resources, student support, teaching quality and overall experience.
Like Portsmouth, Perth offers a mix of city and outdoor living. It's a great base for exploring Western Australia and beyond.
Why study the Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime dual degree?
Meet your Course Leader, Dr Leah Fox, as she explains what you'll study on this Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime dual degree.
Dr Leah Fox: This course is bachelor of honours in Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime, and it's a dual award degree course, and in this case, students will be able to graduate with two degrees. Within the three and a half years, the first two years will be spent in the 91ÈÕº«AV following that, students will study their third year in Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia, and then they'll come back to complete their studies.
It's a multidisciplinary course that will allow students to gain a good, in-depth knowledge in three specific subject areas: counter terrorism, intelligence and cybercrime. They'll be covering cybercrime related subject areas or topics whilst they're studying in Portsmouth. The counter terrorism and intelligence aspects of the course will be covered whilst they're studying in Australia. Some of their modules that look into physical security, intelligence analysis, some of the applications of the intelligence techniques in relation to counter terrorism operations.
We're looking for an applicant who wants to make a change, who is open minded and prepared to be confronted with a number of challenges. But overall, someone who is curious and wants to learn. Studying in Australia brings a number of benefits. In addition to getting a more comprehensive and enhanced knowledge, students also will be able to get to network with other individuals from different countries.
They will enhance their overall experience. They'll be exposed to different cultures and it will help them tremendously in their future career prospects. They'll have access to an intelligence analysis in cyber security. They'll be able to become analysts, or they'll be able to pursue their career in policing. This will create an immense benefit in terms of their employment opportunities.
Even though they're geographically away, they'll still be able to get access to that same level of support as they were getting in the 91ÈÕº«AV, so they'll have access to wellbeing, they'll have access to financial services, they'll have access to personal tutoring. In addition to that, students are able to still gain access to student loans in order to get support with travelling and accommodation. When the students come back from any study abroad, they are transformed. They're immensely competent. They are able to bring in their knowledge and share it with other students here locally.
They're confident and immensely proud for students and and to be able to see that achievement is fantastic.
Entry requirements
Typical offers
- A levels – AAB–BBB
- UCAS points – 120-136 points from 3 A levels or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
- T-levels – Merit - Distinction
- BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDD–DDM
- International Baccalaureate – 29–31
You may need to have studied specific subjects –
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Typical offers
- A levels – AAB–BBB
- UCAS points – 120-136 points from 3 A levels or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
- T-levels – Merit - Distinction
- BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDD–DDM
- International Baccalaureate – 29–31
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs -
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
We look at more than just your grades
While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.
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Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Laboratory
Equipped with everything you need to secure and analyse digital evidence, without leaving any trace of your analysis.
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Security Operations Centre (SOC)
Get training in monitoring, detecting and responding to cyber security incidents in ECU’s security operations centre.
Terrorism and cybercrime are among the biggest threats to international security. In the 18 years from 2000 to 2018, it's estimated that terrorism has cost the world economy more than and resulted in thousands of deaths. The economic cost of cybercrime is even higher, estimated at in 2020.
Graduates with the skills, knowledge and experience to identify and manage the cybersecurity threats posed by terrorists and cybercriminals are in high demand, in the UK and abroad.
What sectors can you work in with a Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime degree?
When you complete this course, you'll be prepared for a career in specialised cybercrime, cybersecurity and counter terrorism units in police, government agencies and private organisations.
The international perspective and additional knowledge you gain at an overseas university should give you a distinct advantage when progressing your career after the course.
You could work in areas such as:
- counter terrorism
- crime prevention
- criminological research
- intelligence analysis
- digital investigations
- security consultancy
You could also work in the prison system or further your studies at postgraduate level.
Ongoing career support - up to 5 years after you graduate
Towards the end of your degree and after graduation, you'll get 1-to-1 support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to find your perfect role.
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Using your skills in the Cybercrime Awareness Clinic
Put what you learn into practice and enhance your CV by providing advice to individuals, community groups, schools, colleges and businesses in our Cybercrime Awareness Clinic.
What kind of careers can a criminology degree lead to?
Studying a degree in criminology will open you up to a wide variety of career opportunities. From policing and cyber security, to NGOs and charities, discover some of the roles you could take on, and learn how we'll support you to achieve your goals.
Simona Ciobotaru: Studying a degree here at the 91ÈÕº«AV in our School of Criminology and Criminal Justice will open you up to a wide variety of career options.
Alexandra Hemingway: It's not always really obvious exactly what kind of job you might want to do. A lot of students do need some help or inspiration, and a lot of that comes from directly inside their course.
If they're studying forensics, they've got really good simulations where they're doing practical examples of working with a scene of crime and stuff where they're going outdoors and really taking the science outside.
Laura Haggar: We have some students who might go into the prison service. We might have students who are interested in economic crime.
Simona Ciobotaru: A lot of students can go either into cyber security, NGOs and charities. They can work for the police.
Dr Richard John: One of the great attractive measures of policing today is actually you could join with this degree as a detective or an investigator.
Becky Milne: We have a big partnership with Hampshire Police, but also police right across the country and across the globe.
Dr Craig Collie: We tend to recommend that students do a placement or some work experience so they can put some of those skills to use.
Alexandra Hemingway: For example, working with Hampshire Constabulary as well as with charities or victim support. Another option is study abroad. You could go and do potentially a semester or a year in another university and you could also pick a work placement abroad. And there have also been opportunities to work right here in the university.
Michela Scalpello: Students can move into other areas in terms of analysis, data or government.
Dr Richard John: The sky really is your limit. The university of Portsmouth gives you the skills, it gives you the confidence and it gives you that academic ability to negotiate complex and difficult issues.
Dr Craig Collie: Learning how people think and behave and understanding how you yourself react to those things work into how those jobs would work. We've just got a wonderful team who are very experienced. Our team is one of the biggest criminology provisions in the country. You can nurture that interest here with us at Portsmouth.
Each module on this course is worth 15, 20 or 40 credits.
In years 1, 2 and 3 you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, 4 modules worth 20 credits and 1 module worth 40 credits.
In your final year (which lasts 6 months), you'll complete your dissertation worth 40 credits, plus a module worth 20 credits.
Your locations
In Years 1, 2 and 4, you'll be studying at the 91ÈÕº«AV.
In Year 3, you'll be studying at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia.
What you'll study
Core modules
You'll look at the historical development of criminal justice, as well as the duties of the criminal justice agencies that exist today, and how they work together.
You'll also explore the ideas behind the different types of punishment used within the criminal justice system.
You'll analyse the big ideas and theories around cybercrime, using the latest digital technology.
You'll also explore responses to and ways to prevent cybercrime, and consider the related social justice issues.
You'll get familiar with social science research concepts, and build your academic reading, writing, presenting, reflecting and critical thinking skills.
You’ll learn how to differentiate quality sources, understand research elements, reflect on your development needs, and recognise and explain the relationships between subjects.
You'll practice capturing and analysing digital evidence and get to grips with how this evidence fits into a criminal investigation.
You'll explore crime scene management, forensic laws that apply to digital evidence and you’ll even learn how to present your findings in court.
By observing digital forensic techniques and reflecting on processes and challenges, you'll gain skills in this growing area of criminology.
You'll examine the origins of criminology, considering the rise of the scientific study of crime and criminality.
You'll also think about the social, cultural, political and economic factors that led to the development of the study of criminology that we know today.
Core modules
You'll also take a look at some of the major organisations battling cybercrime, and think about these cases in terms of human rights debates on privacy, expression and information in cyberspace.
By engaging with these perspectives while analysing developments in cybercrime, you'll get a deeper understanding of the criminal and social justice matters at play.
You'll look at the groups that engage in these practices, and their impacts on cybercrime theory.
You’ll analyse cyber-threats to organisations and states, gaining understanding of related contemporary challenges.
By the end of the module, you’ll have an understanding of the cyberwarfare, cyberespionage and cyberterrorism issues that states and corporations face.
You'll explore radicalisation, and sociological and psychological theories of individual and social motivation, and consider the role of gender identity and women within terrorist groups.
Critically evaluate various types of terrorist groups, including religious terrorism, far-right terrorism, far-left terrorism, ethno-nationalist/separatist terrorism, and single-issue terrorism.
You'll also learn about the strategies employed by states to combat terrorism and evaluate their effectiveness.
You’ll work independently and in groups with your classmates on research projects, identifying and responding to inherent ethical issues involved in your projects and considering their societal impact.
Finally, you'll develop and produce the results of your research projects in a variety of forms.
Optional modules
You'll explore the topic of illicit substances and their legal categories, while thinking about the historical and contemporary developments of the illegal drug trade and its impact on communities within a global context.
You'll consider drug use within prisons, festivals and within the LGBTQ+ community, analysing and debating prohibition, activism and harm reduction within a criminological context.
Combining law, language analysis and psychology, you’ll look at the different tools and methods used for analysing texts.
You’ll investigate grammar, orthography, metaphor, punctuation, capitalisation, layout and text management, salutations, spelling and distinctive markers, style of printing, and the use of upper-case letters.
You’ll also explore the different methods used for detecting lies and deception, and apply forensic linguistics tools in written and verbal case reports.
Moving from the street gangs of London to Chinese Triads and the international drug cartels of Mexico, you'll analyse what motivates illegal gang activities.
Through case studies, you'll discover the factors driving recruitment, initiation rites, codes of conduct, use of violence, and responses from law enforcement agencies globally.
You'll examine these complex issues from multiple sides to build a nuanced understanding.
In this module, you'll dive deep into real cases of environmental injustice and inequality across the globe, looking at the nature, scale and range of environmental crimes and harms.
Through interactive lessons, you'll debate thorny issues like: Who should be held accountable for climate change impacts? How can we balance economic growth with sustainability? Is environmental activism ever justified in breaking the law?
You'll ask and investigate what hate crime is, how much of it there is, who is involved and affected, where, when and why it is occurring, and what can be done about it.
You’ll be encouraged to develop your own independent, analytical and creative thinking as you explore this important subject.
You'll look at the psychological factors behind the measures that the police, the government and security personnel take in ensuring public security.
You’ll also explore a security issue in-depth through an essay and devise a research project proposal aimed at creatively addressing a real-world security problem, alongside defending ethical positions.
You'll examine the criticisms and challenges of criminology as a social science, thinking about the part it plays in creating social order.
You'll also explore theories of social control and cultural resistance through debate and published ideas on the subject, which will help you develop an understanding of justice and dissent.
You'll examine this hidden part of the internet from the perspectives of criminology, law, culture, computer science and economics.
You'll learn about the technology required to access it, the online communities that use the dark web, the ways the authorities monitor it, and even how its portrayed in the media.
You’ll evaluate sources such as legal records, cheap print, newspapers and novels, to discover what was considered a crime during this period and explore changing approaches towards ‘deviant’ behaviour.
You’ll see how behaviours we now consider private were publicly policed, and how this involved religion and the community. You’ll analyse changes from corporal punishment and torture towards modern ideas of policing.
You’ll also consider debates about the impact of urbanisation on patterns of crime, and the use of criminal prosecution as a means of social control, for example in relation to enforcing gender roles and controlling the poor.
You'll examine reforms, rights and roles of victims, and think critically about how effective existing professional practices are.
You'll look at published literature and debate with your classmates to develop your intellectual curiosity and knowledge of social justice when it comes to the experiences of victims of crime.
You'll think critically about youth justice systems, victims' experiences, and different approaches to rehabilitation, hearing from expert guest speakers who will provide real-world insights.
By evaluating new research and debates, you'll learn key skills in ways to support young people and strengthen their communities.
You'll learn about crimes against humanity (such as war crimes and genocide), state crimes against democracy, state-corporate crime, contemporary slavery and human trafficking - shining a light on oppression and injustice.
By examining the responses to these crimes, you'll think about the ways international judicial, state and inter-governmental, and global civil society actors tackle state crime.
You'll develop your ability to think critically about complex global issues, taking many different perspectives into account.
Working alongside the clinic team, you'll learn how the clinic works while assisting in research and working with clinic clients.
You'll use what you’ve learned so far on your degree to help develop clinic materials, conduct community research or participate in awareness projects, building your understanding of real clinic processes.
As you're guided through how different forensic techniques are used in our crime scene simulations, you'll weigh up the value of physical evidence found at crime scenes and learn how to communicate your investigative findings.
You'll also consider how forensic science fits into criminal investigations and the wider criminal justice system.
By the end of the module, you'll know which scene processing methods to use in which cases, as well as how to compare analysis techniques and evaluate evidence.
You’ll analyse the essence of security, exploring how security needs are addressed around the world and on a national level, down to a community and even an individual basis.
You’ll explore different forms of societal risk and insecurity, and approaches to dealing with security threats, taking into account the nature and impact of economic and political developments.
You'll explore the complex relationships between ethics, laws and imprisonment policies.
Alongside your classmates, you'll focus on pressing issues like mental health, violence and gender while arguing for a more humane, effective prison system.
You'll examine the history, role and organisational structures of the police in the UK, including the wider policing `family' and agencies that are involved in governance and oversight of the police.
You’ll tackle the changing nature of crime and the associated challenges for the police, alongside associated governance, trust and legitimacy issues.
You'll analyse major cases of economic crime and weigh up their wider societal implications.
You'll also learn how to recognise disciplinary perspectives, become familiar with the key investigating organisations, identify investigative techniques, and gather and analyse real case information.
With a minimum 80-hour commitment, you’ll apply what you’ve learned so far on your degree to real-world professional settings within our community of local businesses, social enterprises, and third-sector organisations.
You’ll have support from interactive workshops, tutorials, and guest speaker events, encouraging you to set achievable professional goals and evolve your professional identity.
Through interactive lectures with academics, speakers and professionals, you'll discuss, debate and complete practical exercises exploring wildlife crime alongside your classmates.
You'll spend time examining wildlife crimes and the factors behind them, as well as environmental justice and sustainability.
Core modules
- Applied Intelligence - 15 credits
- Counter Intelligence - 15 credits
- Counterterrorism - 15 credits
- Intelligence Analysis - 15 credits
- Intelligence Foundations - 15 credits
- Physical Security - 15 credits
- Radicalism and Political Extremism - 15 credits
- Terrorism and International Security - 15 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
Core modules
You’ll explore different system elements and threats, applying security models to real cases and analysing threat scale and nature.
You'll spend time understanding theoretical principles and practices, and evaluate security solutions to cybersecurity threats from a socio-technical view.
It's up to you what your dissertation or project is about – this will be your chance to showcase your passion for criminology and associated disciplines by choosing a subject area or topic that most interests you.
You'll draw on everything you’ve learned so far to investigate, analyse, craft and refine your dissertation or project, using existing texts, sources and artefacts to support your arguments and give them context.
You'll have the support of a dedicated dissertation tutor to guide you throughout this module.
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, course content is revised and regularly reviewed. This may result in changes being made in order to reflect developments in research, learning from practice and changes in policy at both national and local levels.
What is a dual degree?
Learn about our dual degree programmes with Edith Cowan University in Australia.
Chris Chang: We have a strategic partnership with Edith Cowan University in Australia, particularly for students who have not travelled abroad or lived abroad, that gives them the opportunity to experience a dual degree. The design of our programmes means that we have developed the programme from the ground up, which doesn't require you to study that much more time for a degree programme.
Heather Massey: There's lots of reasons why people might want to come and study this dual award course at the 91ÈÕº«AV. Learning in a different environment from different tutors and the facilities that they have at Edith Cowan are absolutely first-class.
Chris Chang: Students have the opportunity to travel for a year and the question that some students will have is "how will I be able to afford this?" Now the UK Government has launched the Turing programme and what this programme does is fund them to do study abroad, internships, placements. It makes it accessible to all students from different groups, whether they are international students or students from the UK.
Dr Sarah Reynolds: Experiencing life in a different country. You would mature and develop your confidence during that time and definitely walk out of the degree, I think standing up a bit taller than if you hadn't.
Chris Chang: Now the benefits of this is that you can actually show to employers that you have two degrees from two different universities in two different countries. Jobs these days have changed quite substantially. Your future job may not be in the UK and employers are looking for the kind of employees that are able to work in different contexts, different cultures be able to work in multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
One of the other benefits of this programme is that you can actually travel around, not just, Australia but around the ASEAN region because from Perth it's a very short flight to Hong Kong; to Singapore; to Malaysia.
Heather Massey: It's an amazing opportunity to learn both from experts in their field, but also learn about how different people in a different culture operate.
Chris Chang: There are inter-semester breaks of two-three months and you should use that opportunity to see the world. The other thing that you have is having studied a year abroad, you will make friends who could in the future be your supporters, be your allies, and be your collaborators of the future.
Dr Leah Fox: Even though they're geographically away. They'll still be able to get access to that same level of support as they were getting in Portsmouth. They'll have access to wellbeing, they'll have access to financial services, they'll have access to personal tutoring.
Chris Chang: These courses that we have delivered so far: Global Sport Management, Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism, Environmental Science and Management are all in very specialist and niche areas. Means that wherever you end up working or living, you're prepared for it. The demand for these courses are high, so we want highly motivated students who will benefit from this programme and benefit from a year abroad.
Dr Leah Fox: We're looking for an applicant who wants to make a change, who is open minded and prepared to be confronted with a number of challenges. But overall, someone who is curious and wants to learn.
Teaching
Teaching methods on this course include:
- interactive workshops
- lectures
- seminars
Teaching staff at Portsmouth and Edith Cowan University in Perth are from relevant law enforcement and security backgrounds.
Teaching staff at both universities are also engaged in research. This means you learn about the latest theories and concepts, which is especially important in the fields of counter terrorism, cybersecurity and cybercrime where new technologies and types of crime are constantly emerging.
You can access all teaching resources on Moodle, our virtual learning environment, from anywhere with a Web connection.
This is a unique opportunity to develop an international perspective of counter terrorism, intelligence and cybercrime in a global environment. Studying in a new country enables countless opportunities to experience new cultures and values, develop interpersonal skills and build connections.
How you're assessed
- reports
- project plans
- case study work
- presentations
- essays
- annotated bibliographies
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
One of the main differences between school or college and university is how much control you have over your learning.
We use a blended learning approach to teaching, which means you’ll take part in both face-to-face and online activities during your studies. As well as attending your timetabled classes you'll study independently in your free time, supported by staff and our virtual learning environment, Moodle.
A typical week
We recommend you spend at least 35 hours a week studying for your dual degree.
In your first year, you'll be in timetabled teaching activities such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes and workshops for about 7–9 hours a week. The rest of the time you’ll do independent study such as research, reading, coursework and project work, alone or in a group with others from your course. You'll probably do more independent study and have less scheduled teaching in years 2, 3 and 4 but this depends which modules you choose.
Most timetabled teaching takes place during the day, Monday to Friday. You may occasionally need to go to University and course events in the evenings and at weekends.
Term times
The academic year at 91ÈÕº«AV runs from September to early June with breaks at Christmas and Easter. It's divided into 2 teaching blocks and 2 assessment periods:
- September to December – teaching block 1
- January – assessment period 1
- January to May – teaching block 2 (includes Easter break)
- May to June – assessment period 2
You'll finish your final year in December.
The academic year at Edith Cowan University runs from February to November with breaks at Easter and in June. It's divided into 2 semesters and 2 exam periods:
- February to May – semester 1 (includes Easter break)
- June – exam period 1
- July to October – semester 2
- November – exam period 2
You'll start year 3 at ECU in semester 2 in July, finishing in semester 1 in May.
You'll study at Edith Cowan University's Joondalup Campus during your third year and is available on the Mount Lawley Campus. Both campuses offer a library, computer labs, cafes, bars, a fitness centre, student support and counselling services.
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The amount of timetabled teaching you'll get on your degree might be less than what you're used to at school or college, but you'll also get face-to-face, video and phone support from teaching and support staff when you need it. These include the following people and services:
Types of support
You'll have a personal tutor from the 91ÈÕº«AV and a country link tutor from Edith Cowan University when you're studying in Perth in year 3.
Your personal tutors help you make the transition to independent study and give you academic and personal support throughout your time at university.
You’ll have regular contact with them in learning activities or scheduled meetings. You can also make an appointment with them if you need extra support. They'll be available virtually in year 3 when you're in Australia.
You'll have help from a team of faculty learning development tutors. They can help you improve and develop your academic skills and support you in any area of your study.
They can help with:
- Improving your academic writing (for example, essays, reports, dissertations)
- Delivering presentations (including observing and filming presentations)
- Understanding and using assignment feedback
- Managing your time and workload
- Revision and exam techniques
Library staff are available in person or by email, phone, or online chat to help you make the most of the University’s library resources. You can also request one-to-one appointments and get support from a librarian who specialises in your subject area.
The library is open 24 hours a day, every day, in term time.
If English isn't your first language, you can do one of our English language courses to improve your written and spoken English language skills before starting your degree. Once you're here, you can take part in our free In-Sessional English (ISE) programme to improve your English further.
Tuition fees
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
- Year 1 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£9,250
- Year 2 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£9,250
- Year 3 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£1,385
- Year 4 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£4,625
EU students (including our Transition Scholarship)
- Year 1 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£9,250
- Year 2 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£9,250
- Year 3 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£1,385
- Year 4 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£4,625
International students
- Year 1 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£17,200
- Year 2 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£17,200
- Year 3 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£2,875
- Year 4 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£8,600
Fees may be subject to annual increase.
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
- Year 1 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£9,250
- Year 2 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£9,250
- Year 3 – £1,385
- Year 4 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£4,625
EU students (including our Transition Scholarship)
- Year 1 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£9,250
- Year 2 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£9,250
- Year 3 – £1,385
- Year 4 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£4,625
International students
- Year 1 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£17,200
- Year 2 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£17,200
- Year 3 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£2,875
- Year 4 –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;£8,600
Fees may be subject to annual increase.
Additional course costs
These course-related costs aren’t included in the tuition fees. So you’ll need to budget for them when you plan your spending.
Additional costs
Our accommodation section shows your accommodation options and highlights how much it costs to live in Portsmouth.
You’ll study up to 6 modules a year. You may have to read several recommended books or textbooks for each module.
You can borrow most of these from the Library. If you buy these, they may cost up to £60 each.
We recommend that you budget £75 a year for photocopying, memory sticks, DVDs and CDs, printing charges, binding and specialist printing.
If your final year includes a major project, there could be cost for transport or accommodation related to your research activities. The amount will depend on the project you choose.
You'll need to cover your living costs and pay additional costs of £3,000–£4,000 to cover travel to and from Australia in year 3. You can cover these costs using a UK Government student loan.
We can advise you on travel arrangements, finding and accessing a student loan that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Australia. You'll be in charge of handling these tasks and keeping track of them, but we’ll be here to support you throughout the process.
Information about your study abroad year
To study in Australia on your study abroad year, you'll need the correct visa. You'll need to make sure you satisfy the Australian Government Immigration requirements when you apply - which is typically in the 2nd year of your course.
Requirements can vary from year to year, so it's important to in advance to prepare for your visa application.
If you're unsure or have questions, get in touch.
How to apply
To start this course in 2024, please contact us.
Don't worry if you change your mind about studying abroad after you start the course. It's easy to transfer to a similar course once you're at Portsmouth or study this course as a single degree if you decide not to attend Edith Cowan University in year 3.
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
To start this course in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
- the UCAS course code – L312
- our institution code – P80
If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our .
Don't worry if you change your mind about studying abroad after you start the course. It's easy to transfer to a similar course once you're at Portsmouth or study this course as a single degree if you decide not to attend Edith Cowan University in year 3.
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
Applying from outside the UK
As an international student you'll apply using the same process as UK students, but you’ll need to consider a few extra things.
You can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region.
Find out what additional information you need in our international students section.
If you don't meet the English language requirements for this course yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the 91ÈÕº«AV, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.