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Undergraduate Prospectus 2018 PORT 80 WELCOME CONTENTS Real achievement ................................................. 1 Real opportunities ................................................. 2 Real Portsmouth ................................................... 4 Love Portsmouth .................................................. 6 Visit us ................................................................. 8 Living in Portsmouth ........................................... 10 Halls of residence ............................................... 12 Spaces for learning ............................................. 16 Your career starts here ........................................ 18 A world of opportunity ........................................ 20 Student life ......................................................... 22 Sport at Portsmouth ........................................... 24 I am delighted you are considering the University of Portsmouth for your Students’ Union .................................................. 26 undergraduate studies and hope that International and EU students ............................. 28 the information in this prospectus will Supporting you ................................................... 30 assist you in making what will be a Applications and admissions .............................. 32 life-changing decision. Fees and funding ................................................ 34 Our courses ........................................................ 36 At the University of Portsmouth, we are committed to creating, sharing and applying knowledge to make Degree apprenticeships .................................... 182 a difference to your life. Our teaching is underpinned by world-leading research and led by dedicated Other pathways to higher education ................. 184 academics who are leaders in their fields. We offer Fit your studies around you ............................... 185 you a transformational educational experience supported by excellent learning resources and real Dates to remember ........................................... 186 opportunities to develop career-relevant expertise. Contact us ........................................................ 187 Every student plays an important part in the General index ................................................... 189 University community, and that of the city. We Course index .................................................... 190 welcome a broad range of students to our institution and pride ourselves on our excellent support, How to find us .................................................. 196 both academic and pastoral. In return for your commitment to study here, we promise to give you all the help we can for you to achieve your goals. We will prepare you for a successful career by expanding your knowledge and expertise and CONTACT US building your confidence, as well as helping you to create real friendships that will last a lifetime. T: +44 (0)23 9284 4444 Our students tell us they love studying and living E: [email protected] here. We hope you will too. W: www.port.ac.uk @uniofportsmouth @universityofportsmouth Professor Graham Galbraith @portsmouthuni Vice-Chancellor @portsmouthuni REAL ACHIEVEMENT Our students enjoy living and studying at our university. This is reflected in our rankings and excellent student satisfaction results. UK’S MOST TOP AFFORDABLE CITY IN THE UK FOR STUDENTS (NatWest Student Living Index 2016) PORTSMOUTH 50 GRADUATES EARN UNIVERSITY MORE THAN THE (The Guardian’s league table 2017) SECTOR AVERAGE 4,000 INTERNATIONAL AND EU STUDENTS FROM % 89STUDENT SATISFACTION OVER 120 COUNTRIES (National Student Survey 2016) 93% OVER 60% OF OUR GRADUATES OF RESEARCH SUBMITTED ARE WORKING OR BY REF2014 IS RATED IN FURTHER STUDY* AS WORLD-LEADING *six months after graduation AND INTERNATIONALLY (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey) EXCELLENT www.port.ac.uk/visitus REAL ACHIEVEMENT 1 REAL OPPORTUNITIES Whatever course you study, you will benefit from our career-enhancing opportunities. This can be anything from working on real projects, using industry- standard equipment or learning in simulated environments – all things that we know employers are looking for when hiring graduates. You will also have the chance to study or work abroad or take a work placement, as well as support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and your future career. 2 REAL OPPORTUNITIES www.port.ac.uk www.port.ac.uk/visitus REAL OPPORTUNITIES 3 REAL PORTSMOUTH Our students are based in the heart of Portsmouth, and are very much part of the local community. The city offers shops, restaurants and theatres, alongside four miles of beautiful seafront – all within walking distance. 4 REAL PORTSMOUTH www.port.ac.uk Live in the centre of our historic city. Benefit from being close to a range of shops, restaurants and bars. Be part of our vibrant community. www.port.ac.uk/visitus REAL PORTSMOUTH 5 LOVE PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth has the hustle and bustle of a big city but is small enough to feel like home. With plenty to see and do, here are ten great things about our city. OH I DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE! You’re never far away from the beach in Portsmouth. And where there’s a beach, there’s fish and chips and ice cream! A GREAT VIEW Enjoy a panoramic view over Portsmouth and the Solent from the Emirates Spinnaker SHOP ‘TIL Tower, 110m above the city. YOU DROP Whether you want to visit the high street stores in the city centre, or bag a bargain at the outlet shopping centre at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth has plenty of shops to choose from. MEET FOR COFFEE AND A BITE TO EAT With a thriving café culture, it’s easy to find a place for coffee or somewhere to eat in Portsmouth. Albert Road is perfect for a mix of quirky cafés, bars and restaurants. 6 LOVE PORTSMOUTH www.port.ac.uk OUT OF THE CITY Portsmouth is within easy reach of London, Brighton, the Isle of Wight and other great places. Ideal for day trips out of the city. MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT With two theatres, Portsmouth Guildhall playing host to the likes of Chase and Status, Hozier, Sarah Millican and Jack Whitehall, and the yearly Victorious music festival on Southsea Common, you’re never MARITIME HERITAGE far away from music and Home to the Royal Navy, Portsmouth has a strong maritime heritage. entertainment in the city. The Historic Dockyard, where you can visit the HMS Victory and award-winning Mary Rose Museum, is not far from the campus. CHILLING OUT IN THE PARK Although a city, Portsmouth is known for its green spaces. Southsea Common is right by the seafront and is perfect for summer barbeques or winter walks. TRY A WATER SPORT A seafront location equals watersports! Try kayaking, windsurfing or paddle boarding at Portsmouth Watersports Centre. You can even visit the Kitesurfing Festival held every A CREATIVE QUARTER year on Hayling Island, just 20 Visit Old Portsmouth’s Hot Walls, recently converted into 13 minutes from the city. studios, to see the work of local artists, designers and creative companies or stop for coffee and cake. www.port.ac.uk/visitus LOVE PORTSMOUTH 7 VISIT US Come and meet us at one of our Open Days and experience for yourself what Portsmouth is really like. 8 VISIT US www.port.ac.uk MAKE IT YOUR OWN Tailor your Open Day to suit your own needs by choosing what you do and when. You can: • find out about the course(s) you are interested in and meet the staff • take a guided tour of the city and campus • chat to current students • visit some of our halls of residence • tour our sports facilities and Library • visit the Students’ Union • talk to finance and housing advisers TAKE YOUR OWN TOUR If you can’t come to an Open Day, you can download our Walking Tour at www.port.ac.uk/ walkingtour. You can visit on any working day between 8.30am and 4pm. We have an open door policy so you will be able to take a look in our buildings, speak to some of our support services and get a feel for the campus. You may be able to visit the relevant department by arranging an appointment in advance of your visit. To find out which department to contact, telephone our Information Centre on +44 (0)23 9284 4444. APPLICANT OPEN DAYS Once we make you an offer, you will be invited to an Applicant Open Day. These are subject-specific and a great opportunity to have a more focused look at your chosen subject area. OPEN DAYS Wednesday 5 July 2017 Saturday 8 July 2017 Saturday 7 October 2017 Saturday 4 November 2017 Saturday 2 December 2017 To experience Portsmouth at one of our Open Days, please reserve your place at www.port.ac.uk/visitus. www.port.ac.uk/visitus VISIT US 9 LIVING IN PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth is a fantastic place to live and study; as well as being named the UK’s most affordable city for students (NatWest Student Living Index 2016), there is also a huge range of student accommodation to choose from. We can offer you, as a first-year student, a guaranteed place when you make us your firm choice (and meet any accommodation deadlines). 10 LIVING IN PORTSMOUTH www.port.ac.uk There’s plenty to choose from when it comes to The Student Housing team can advise you on your accommodation at Portsmouth. Wherever you accommodation options, explain about the different choose to live, we have a dedicated Student facilities available in our halls, help with private Housing team who will help you with your housing, check contracts, give deposit advice and accommodation throughout your time studying even help you find your housemates. here. We are also in partnership