In 1908 the Park building opened as a Municipal college and public library. The focus was on chemistry and engineering. The roots of the University can be traced back even further to the Portsmouth and Gosport School of Science and the Arts.
By the late 80s, Portsmouth Polytechnic had become one of the largest and best performing polytechnics in the UK.
Education
All of our undergraduates will get opportunities to make them stand out from the crowd. You can:
Benefit from work-related learning experiences as part of your course, whatever degree you choose to study
Learn a foreign language completely free of charge
Get involved in local, national and international volunteering opportunities
Gain work experience through participation in student democracy, media and event-organising opportunities on campus
Develop your entrepreneurial side via units within your course or get support in taking forward a business idea through our Centre for Enterprise
We are committed to teaching that is excellent, innovative and inspiring!
Research
Achieve your PhD, MPhil, MD or Professional Doctorate with the University of Portsmouth. We also offer MRes options.
Our Graduate School will support you throughout your research. You will have access to our Development Programme including workshops, special interest groups and e-learning resources to help extend your knowledge and skills.
You can study in the following subject areas:
Accounting, Economics and Finance
Architecture, Civil Engineering and Surveying
Art and Design
Biological Sciences
Biomedical, Biomolecular and Pharmacy
Business and Management
Computing and Creative Technologies
Education, Childhood and Youth Studies
Engineering
English Literature
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Career
We prepare you for the real world of employment with ongoing careers support from the moment you start, to several years after you finish.Get experience while you're a student. Work experience comes in all shapes and sizes:
work-related challenges in simulated environments (such as in our mock courtroom)
learning from visiting employers
volunteering
getting short or long-term work experience out in the field on a placement
Finding a job
We have an in-house recruitment agency for graduate jobs, part-time work, placements and volunteering opportunities.
We've partnered with over 2,500 businesses all over the UK, including Amazon, Microsoft and IBM.
We advertise over 1,200 part-time jobs and 1,900 vacancies for graduates.
Top reasons to study here
Generating future pioneers of the world's most diverse and powerful industries.
Students have access to the Eldon Production Centre, print workshops and sewing room to enable them in the making of their work.
The CCI Faculty are passionate about using leading creative technologies to create films, television programmes, documentaries and games.
Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries at University of PortsmouthKey Statistics & Highlights
1,490Academic Staff
21,625Students
Public Institution Type
Student services
For those times when you would like to improve your academic skills or need support and advice with any issue, however large or small, help is at hand from our friendly, professional Student Advice Services. Should you require health and medical care, a full doctors practice is situated next to the Nuffield Centre in the middle of campus and we can also give you a comprehensive list of local surgeries.
What is University of Portsmouth offering:
Maths Café
Nursery
Chaplaincy
Counselling Service
Academic Skills Unit (ASK)
The Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre (ASDAC)
Housing services
There’s a huge range of student accommodation options at Portsmouth, whether you choose to live in our halls of residence or in private rented accommodation. Where you choose to live will depend on the experience you’re looking for, your budget and how independent you want to be.
With new halls of residence openings, we can offer accommodation to at least 90% of new full-time Home/EU students who make us their firm choice and apply for accommodation.
Or you can choose who you would like to live with and you have more independence. The two main types of private accommodation are private shared houses and flats, or lodgings. We have a dedicated team who can help with house hunting and help you to find housemates.
Library services
The University Library provides integrated library and information services in support of the University's overall aims and objectives, as embodied in the mission statement and strategic plan. Paying due regard to the need for cost effectiveness, the University Library will continue to be responsive to user demand and proactive in the development of services and use of new technology.
Campus life
There’s a huge range of student accommodation options at Portsmouth, whether you choose to live in our halls of residence or in private rented accommodation. Where you choose to live will depend on the experience you’re looking for, your budget and how independent you want to be.
With new halls of residence openings, we can offer accommodation to at least 90% of new full-time Home/EU students who make us their firm choice and apply for accommodation.
Or you can choose who you would like to live with and you have more independence. The two main types of private accommodation are private shared houses and flats, or lodgings. We have a dedicated team who can help with house hunting and help you to find housemates.
Sports facilities
Make the most of our two sports centres and outdoor sports complex including:
Two sports halls
Two dance/martial arts studios
A 100-station gym with CV, resistance and free weights spaces
Squash courts
A synthetic turf hockey pitch
Grass pitches for football, rugby and lacrosse
Student clubs
The Students’ Union is there to promote your rights and look after your well-being throughout your university years. It’s run for the students, by the students.The Students' Union:
Supports you to make your time at university more comfortable
Gives you opportunities to get involved
Gives you advice on academic issues and welfare
Organises events and societies to bring you together with other like-minded students
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