INTERNATIONAL AND EU GUIDE 2020 Contents 04—49 Why the University of Portsmouth is for me 05. Why the University of Portsmouth? 06. Living in Portsmouth 10. Campus facilities 14. Student life 16. Sport 18. Research and learning 20. Teaching and learning that change lives 24. Student accommodation 26. Accommodation at a glance 28. Advice and support 30. Visas and immigration Welcome from the Welcome from the 32. Student Experience 34. English and language support Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor 36. Careers and employability 38. Funding and scholarships 42. A world of opportunity Choosing where to study your degree is a life-changing We are pleased that you are considering the 44. Pathway Programmes to the University decision which will have a profound effect on your University of Portsmouth as a potential study of Portsmouth future. You will be pleased to hear that, as a global destination. We are a global university with a university, we celebrate diversity through an inclusive student population of 25,000 with 4,000 of the culture and a vibrant international community. students from 150 countries. We are proud of the diversity we have in this university and you will be 50—75 Here at the University of Portsmouth, you will expand assured a warm welcome if you choose to study Course information your knowledge and expertise, and realise your with us. More importantly we ensure that our potential by enhancing your employability, building 50. Course listings graduates have the hallmarks of a Portsmouth your confidence and developing new friendships graduate with a global outlook. and networks. It is people that make great universities, and everyone What this means is that our students will be well 76—91 at Portsmouth is committed to helping you enjoy the prepared for their future careers and the world Useful information best experience possible. of work. That is why the latest Destinations of 76. Your steps to apply Leavers of Higher Education 2017 shows that 97.5 How to apply and entry requirements We look forward to welcoming you! 80. per cent of our undergraduate students are in work 82. Terms and conditions or study within six months of graduation andThe 84. Course index Economist has put us as number one for added 90. How to find us value for our graduates in terms of salaries five years after graduation. Professor Graham Galbraith, We hope that you will find the information in Vice -Chancellor this guide helpful and that you will consider the University of Portsmouth as your future study destination. Key infomation Contact information Chris Chang, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Business and Law Global Engagement and Education Partnerships Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Science Faculty of Technology Course subject to approval 1 +44 (0)23 9284 3488|[email protected]|www.port.ac.uk 1 TOP ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ for Teaching, 150 Employability, young universities Internationalisation, in the world. Facilities, and (Times Higher Education Innovation. Young University (QS Top Universities 2018) Rankings 2018) 4,000 international and EU students from 150 countries. 2 +44 (0)23 9284 3488|[email protected]|www.port.ac.uk 3 Why the University of Portsmouth? WE ARE A UNIVERSITY DEDICATED TO YOU AND YOUR FUTURE. You are welcome Excellent employment outcomes We welcome more than 4,000 international and We are number one in the UK for boosting graduate EU students from almost 150 different countries. salaries (The Economist 2017) and 97.5 per cent of So wherever you are coming from, we can help you our graduates are in work or further study six months get to where you want to be. after leaving us (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2017). No. 21 university in the UK We are the 21st best university in the UK, according Great place to live We are a new kind of university. to the Guardian University Guide 2020. Portsmouth is an exciting island city with lots of culture We believe in your potential and has great entertainment choices. It is also one of Teaching excellence the top five most affordable cities in the UK for students and we are here to support We hold the Gold standard from the UK government’s (NatWest Student Living Index, 2018). your education, ambitions and Teaching Excellence Framework. This government wellbeing — every step of the way. scheme recognises excellent teaching in UK universities. Global standing Gold is the highest accolade and places us among the The Times Higher Education 2018 Young University UK’s top universities for teaching. Rankings reveal the best universities under 50 years old, assessing them across teaching, research, international Superb facilities outlook and their work with industry. We are one of the We are always improving and updating. Latest world's top 150 young universities. investments include a £9m media and performing arts space, a £12m centre to inspire a new generation of engineers, specialist teaching facilities in the new City Learning Centre, and a £53m sports facility as part of our £400m plan for the future of our campus. 4,000 97.5% Guaranteed rooms in halls international and of graduates working We are able to guarantee a room in halls to all new, EU students from or in further study. full-time students who make us their firm, first choice 150 countries. (DLHE 2017) and meet accommodation deadlines.* Loved by students Our students gave us a satisfaction rate of 88 per cent in ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ the National Student Survey 2018, which is five per cent for Teaching, Employability, Internationalisation, Facilities above the national average. Many courses achieved 100 and Innovation. per cent satisfaction. We are now ranked 19th out of 150 (QS Top University Guide 2018) universities nationally for overall student satisfaction. NO.1 N0. 21 in the UK for boosting university in the UK. graduate salaries. (Guardian University Guide 2020) (The Economist 2017) *when starting courses in September or October 2020. 4 +44 (0)23 9284 3488|[email protected]|www.port.ac.uk 5 10 reasons to love Portsmouth 1. Maritime heritage 2. The Hotwalls Studios Home to the Royal Navy, and Old Portsmouth Portsmouth is a proud maritime Part of Old Portsmouth's city. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard historic Hotwalls area was hosts HMS Victory and the award- recently converted into 13 winning Mary Rose Museum among studios where you can see the other famous attractions. You can work of local artists, designers also visit Southsea Castle, where and creative companies. Great Henry VIII stood and watched the for inspiration and for coffee Mary Rose sink in 1545. and cake. 3. Café culture and diverse food 4. Music and entertainment It is easy to find a place for The Kings Theatre, the coffee or somewhere to eat New Theatre Royal and in Portsmouth. Albert Road is Portsmouth Guildhall all offer perfect for quirky cafés, bars a fantastic range of plays, live and restaurants that serve all shows and music concerts. types of cuisine. You will also find The Wedgewood Rooms Living in cafés and pubs along the cobbled in Southsea holds regular streets of historic Old Portsmouth. comedy nights, live bands and club nights. And do not miss Portsmouth the annual Victorious music festival on Southsea Common. A brilliant place to be 5. Beyond the city 6. A city that is easy Portsmouth is located on England's south coast, which From Portsmouth, it is easy to get to to get around offers some of the best weather in the UK. In our vibrant London, Brighton, the Isle of Wight Everything is close by in and cosmopolitan city, the historic sits alongside the and other great places for a weekend Portsmouth. One minute modern. Portsmouth is small enough to feel at home stay or day trip. For Europe, you are you could be on the deck of in and you can get around quickly and easily. Most just a ferry ride or short flight away. a historic ship, the next you University buildings are right in the heart of the city and could be walking down a everything you need – entertainment, shopping, the bustling shopping street. seafront – is within easy reach. The city is flat – perfect for walking and cycling. Well connected Southsea seafront is a short walk from the city centre and main University campus. Here you can enjoy fantastic sea views, four miles of beach and the green 7. Fun at the beach 8. Events in the city 9. A historic and literary city 10. A place you can relax spaces of Southsea Common, ideal for meeting friends You are never far from the beach in A spectacular range of events Portsmouth was the birthplace Portsmouth is known for and having summer picnics. The Common also hosts Portsmouth. And where there is a are planned every year in of Charles Dickens, and has its green spaces. Southsea live music, running events and even a kite festival. If you beach, you will find fish and chips Portsmouth, on Southsea also been home to Arthur Common and Canoe Lake want to see more of the UK, you will find good road and and ice cream! seafront and in the city's Conan Doyle and Rudyard are close to the seafront rail links to other major cities. London is just a 90 minute museums, galleries, theatres, Kipling. These literary greats and are perfect for summer train journey away. Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton live venues and parks. are celebrated at museums barbecues, winter walks and airports are within easy reach. If you want to get to throughout the city and with meeting up with friends.