University of Portsmouth

Overview

The University of Portsmouth is an innovative, research-driven institution with a modern, well-resourced campus which is a fantastic place to study at postgraduate level.

The university invests intelligently in its teaching and facilities, delivering an internationally respected curriculum and providing a rich and varied student experience. Portsmouth is renowned in areas such as astrophysics, forensics and sports science, and produces an impressive research output from its many research groups that conduct pioneering work into a broad spectrum of current and future global issues.

More than 4,000 postgraduate students call Portsmouth home, and the university offers over 200 postgraduate degrees, in a wide variety of disciplines, across the following five faculties:

• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science and Health
• Faculty of Technology

Located in the coastal maritime city of Portsmouth, students will discover a wide variety of student-friendly activities and attractions, from the historical warships in the port area to the iconic Spinnaker tower and plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. Postgraduate students joining the university in 2023/24 with be taught through a combination of face-to-face and online learning. There are also a number of distance learning programs, allowing students to gain a University of Portsmouth qualification from anywhere in the world. 

Prospective postgraduate students can find out more by visiting an open evening or take a virtual tour of the university’s accommodation, read stories from their students, look around the campus facilities and discover Portsmouth's amazing food, shopping, sport and culture.

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University of Portsmouth students on Postgraduate Search say:

“I think the University of Portsmouth is one of the best universities in the UK. on the quality of teaching and the treatment of students.”

“Love everything about being here.”

“University is giving great opportunities. I just want to add having a research topic is a great experience for me.”

Postgraduate

The University of Portsmouth is an excellent place to study a postgraduate degree course. With a huge selection of both taught and research degrees available, spanning a wide variety of subject areas, the university is a hub of activity and offers plenty of opportunities to take part in impactful research projects and connect with leading academics and industry professionals.

There is a broad range of postgraduate funding opportunities to ease the cost of study, and according to a 2020 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), 84% of Portsmouth's taught students were satisfied with the course quality and the postgraduate experience provided.