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University of Portsmouth
City Centre Campus, Portsmouth United Kingdom
# 631-640QS World University Rankings
424Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes
32 % International students
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About University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is a new breed of university. We’re committed to helping every student, whatever their background, achieve their absolute best.
Young and ambitious, we are respected for:
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The University of Portsmouth is a new breed of university. We’re committed to helping every student, whatever their background, achieve their absolute best.
Young and ambitious, we are respected for:
We’re proud of our 5 star rating for excellence in the QS World University Rankings 2022 and our global top 150 ranking in the Times Higher Education Young Universities 2021. In 2023, we were delighted to achieve the highest possible Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment. This means we are officially recognised as one of the UK’s best universities for teaching. We are rated Gold because we provide a world-class education, and an outstanding and supportive student experience.
We’re even prouder of our graduates’ success. With the support of our highly rated Careers and Employability Service , 94 per cent of our students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019/20).
We've also launched a unique approach to placements called Connected Degrees. This is a 3 year course with a 4th year paid placement and courses offer the freedom to choose when you take your placement: either before or after your final year. Portsmouth is the only UK university that offers flexible sandwich placements for undergraduates.
Our research has a global impact. 77 per cent was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent research assessment exercise (REF 2021), which makes Portsmouth a top 3 modern university for research power.
Researchers at Portsmouth work closely with business, industry and the public sector to solve society’s problems – from engineering enzymes for a revolution in plastics recycling, to exploring how virtual reality can help in crime prevention and criminal rehabilitation.
Tackling the climate emergency is a priority for us – and not just through research. We have committed to becoming climate positive by 2030. This means going beyond net zero by saving more carbon than we emit. It’s one of the most ambitious targets of any UK university.
There are 5 faculties at the University of Portsmouth:
We welcome thousands of international students to join our inclusive community.
Our city centre campus is at the heart of a lively city by the sea, on England’s sunny south coast.
To see for yourself what makes Portsmouth different, join us at an open event .
Read lessAbout University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is a new breed of university. We’re committed to helping every student, whatever their background, achieve their absolute best.
Young and ambitious, we are respected for:
Read more
The University of Portsmouth is a new breed of university. We’re committed to helping every student, whatever their background, achieve their absolute best.
Young and ambitious, we are respected for:
We’re proud of our 5 star rating for excellence in the QS World University Rankings 2022 and our global top 150 ranking in the Times Higher Education Young Universities 2021. In 2023, we were delighted to achieve the highest possible Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment. This means we are officially recognised as one of the UK’s best universities for teaching. We are rated Gold because we provide a world-class education, and an outstanding and supportive student experience.
We’re even prouder of our graduates’ success. With the support of our highly rated Careers and Employability Service , 94 per cent of our students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019/20).
We've also launched a unique approach to placements called Connected Degrees. This is a 3 year course with a 4th year paid placement and courses offer the freedom to choose when you take your placement: either before or after your final year. Portsmouth is the only UK university that offers flexible sandwich placements for undergraduates.
Our research has a global impact. 77 per cent was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent research assessment exercise (REF 2021), which makes Portsmouth a top 3 modern university for research power.
Researchers at Portsmouth work closely with business, industry and the public sector to solve society’s problems – from engineering enzymes for a revolution in plastics recycling, to exploring how virtual reality can help in crime prevention and criminal rehabilitation.
Tackling the climate emergency is a priority for us – and not just through research. We have committed to becoming climate positive by 2030. This means going beyond net zero by saving more carbon than we emit. It’s one of the most ambitious targets of any UK university.
There are 5 faculties at the University of Portsmouth:
We welcome thousands of international students to join our inclusive community.
Our city centre campus is at the heart of a lively city by the sea, on England’s sunny south coast.
To see for yourself what makes Portsmouth different, join us at an open event .
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We offer around 200 undergraduate courses. Many are taught full time on campus, but if you’d prefer to earn a salary while you qualify, we also offer degree apprenticeships and work-based degrees.
Outstanding teaching
Portsmouth is known for providing...
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We offer around 200 undergraduate courses. Many are taught full time on campus, but if you’d prefer to earn a salary while you qualify, we also offer degree apprenticeships and work-based degrees.
Outstanding teaching
Portsmouth is known for providing consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
You'll be taught by lecturers whose passion for their subject shines through in their teaching. Many of them carry out world-leading research in their field. Others have a background in industry and remain active in their professions. They’ll help you develop skills, knowledge and connections.
Every student is assigned a personal tutor, who provides pastoral care and supports your academic and professional development. They’ll help you perform at your best.
Employability
You care about the quality of opportunities in your future – and so do we. That’s why students and employers both get a voice in the design of our courses.
The subjects and modules you’ll study will be relevant and up-to-date. They’ll be crafted to help you engage and thrive as a person and a professional in the wider world.
And you’ll get excellent opportunities to get a real taste of the world that’s waiting for you – from work placements, to professional tech and facilities on campus.
Our students graduate with skills and experiences to complement their knowledge and understanding. Which means you’ll finish your course ready to thrive in employment or further study.
Support
As a student here, you tell us what you need – and we respond. Every student at Portsmouth gets outstanding support, tailored to them as an individual.
That includes everything from sport and recreation, through to counselling and wellbeing services. If you need help with money, housing or a part-time job, we have expert teams on hand to help.
And whether you want guidance to improve your performance or advice on how to stay on top form, you’ll also benefit from exceptional academic support.
We see you for the unique person you are. And we're here for you every step of the way.
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Applied Languages BA (Hons) (with Language Year Abroad)
Architecture BA (Hons)
Architecture BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
Building Surveying BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Creative Writing BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Drama and Performance BA (Hons)
Drama and Performance BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
English Language and Linguistics with Literature BA (Hons)
English Language and Linguistics with Literature BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
English Literature BA (Hons)
English Literature BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
English Literature with History BA (Hons)
English Literature with History BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
English Literature with Media Studies BA (Hons)
English Literature with Media Studies BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
English and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Fashion and Textile Design BA (Hons)
Fashion and Textile Design BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Geography BA (Hons)
Geography BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Geography BSc (Hons)
Geography BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Graphic Design BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
History BA (Hons)
History BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
History with American Studies BA (Hons)
History with American Studies BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
History with Sociology BA (Hons)
History with Sociology BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Illustration BA (Hons)
Illustration BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Language Studies BA (Hons)
Modern Languages BA (Hons) (With Year Abroad)
Music Technology BSc (Hons)
Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
Musical Theatre BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
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Accountancy and Financial Management Top-Up BA (Hons)
Accounting with Finance BA (Hons)
Accounting with Finance BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Business Management and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)
Business Management and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Business and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
Business and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Business and Management BA (Hons)
Business and Management BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Business and Supply Chain Management BSc (Hons)
Business and Supply Chain Management BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Business with Business Communication Top-Up BA (Hons) (1 year)
Business with Business Communication Top-Up BA (Hons) (2 years)
Data Science and Analytics BSc (Hons)
Data Science and Analytics BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Digital Marketing BA (Hons)
Digital Marketing BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Finance with Business Communication Top-Up BA (Hons) (1 year)
Finance with Business Communication Top-Up BA (Hons) (2 years)
Financial Management BA (Hons)
Financial Management BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
International Business BA (Hons)
International Business BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
International Business Communication BA (Hons) (1 year)
International Business Communication BA (Hons) (2 years)
International Business Communication BA (Hons) (3 years)
International Trade and Business Communication BA (Hons) (1 year)
International Trade and Business Communication BA (Hons) (2 years)
International Trade and Business Communication BA (Hons) (3 years)
International Trade, Logistics and Business Communication (Top-Up) BA (Hons) (1 year)
International Trade, Logistics and Business Communication (Top-Up) BA (Hons) (2 years)
Marketing BA (Hons)
Marketing BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Property Development BSc (Hons)
Property Development BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Engineering and Technology (49)
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Civil Engineering MEng
Civil Engineering MEng (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Computer Networks BSc (Hons)
Computer Networks BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Computer Science BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Computer Science MEng
Computer Science MEng (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Computing BSc (Hons)
Computing BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Computing and Information Systems (Distance Learning Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Construction Engineering Management BEng (Hons)
Construction Engineering Management BEng (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Creative Computing BA (Hons)
Creative Computing BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Creative Computing BSc (Hons)
Creative Computing BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Creative Computing with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Creative Computing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Creative Computing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Creative Computing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Cyber Security and Forensic Computing BSc (Hons)
Cyber Security and Forensic Computing BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering MEng
Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning Top-Up) BEng (Hons) (2 years)
Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning Top-Up) BEng (Hons) (3 years)
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics BEng (Hons)
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics BEng (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Engineering and Technology with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
Engineering and Technology with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Mechanical Engineering MEng
Mechanical Engineering MEng (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Distance Learning Top-Up) BEng (Hons) (2 years)
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Distance Learning Top-Up) BEng (Hons) (3 years)
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons)
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons)
Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Renewable Energy Engineering BEng (Hons)
Renewable Energy Engineering BEng (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Renewable Energy Engineering MEng
Renewable Energy Engineering MEng (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Software Engineering BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Life Sciences and Medicine (31)
Biology BSc (Hons)
Biology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology BA (Hons)
Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology BA (Hons)
Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Dental Hygiene BSc (Hons)
Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc (Hons)
Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging BSc (Hons)
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Gestalt Counselling (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Humanistic Counselling Top-Up BSc (Hons)
Marine Biology BSc (Hons)
Marine Biology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Nursing (Adult) BN (Hons)
Nursing (Mental Health) BN (Hons)
Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
Pharmacology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Psychology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Natural Sciences (27)
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Biochemistry BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Environmental Science BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Environmental Science and Management (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons) (with Year Abroad)
Geology BSc (Hons)
Geology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Marine Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Marine Environmental Science BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Mathematics BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Mathematics MMath
Mathematics MMath (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Mathematics for Finance and Management BSc (Hons)
Mathematics for Finance and Management BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons)
Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Palaeontology BSc (Hons)
Palaeontology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Physics BSc (Hons)
Physics BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Physics MPhys (Hons)
Physics MPhys (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons)
Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology MPhys (Hons)
Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology MPhys (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Social Sciences and Management (107)
Animation BA (Hons)
Animation BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)
Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Computer Games Production BSc (Hons)
Computer Games Production BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Computer Games Technology BSc (Hons)
Computer Games Technology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons)
Creative Media Technologies BSc (Hons)
Creative Media Technologies BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Creative Media Technologies Top-Up BSc (Hons)
Creative Music Technology (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning) BSc (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Criminology and Cybercrime BSc (Hons)
Criminology and Cybercrime BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Criminology and Forensic Studies BSc (Hons)
Criminology and Forensic Studies BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Criminology with Environmental Justice BSc (Hons)
Criminology with Environmental Justice BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Criminology with Psychology BSc (Hons)
Criminology with Psychology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Early Childhood Studies with Psychology BA (Hons)
Early Childhood Studies with Psychology BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Economics BSc (Econ) (Hons)
Economics BSc (Econ) (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Economics and Management BA (Hons)
Economics and Management BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Economics, Finance and Banking BSc (Econ) (Hons)
Economics, Finance and Banking BSc (Econ) (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Education Studies (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
Film Production BA (Hons)
Film Production BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Film Studies BA (Hons)
Film Studies BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Film Studies and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Film Studies and Creative Writing BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Global Communication and Media (Dual Degree) BA (Hons) (With Year Abroad)
Interactive Technologies BSc (Hons)
Interactive Technologies BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
International Development BA (Hons)
International Development BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
International Development and Languages BA (Hons) (with Language Year Abroad)
International Development with Sociology BA (Hons)
International Development with Sociology BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
International Relations BA (Hons)
International Relations BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
International Relations and Languages BA (Hons) (with Language Year Abroad)
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
International Relations with History BA (Hons)
International Relations with History BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
International Relations with International Development BA (Hons)
International Relations with International Development BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Journalism BA (Hons)
Journalism BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Journalism with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Journalism with Creative Writing BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Journalism with Media Studies BA (Hons)
Journalism with Media Studies BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Law LLB (Hons)
Law LLB (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Law with Business LLB (Hons)
Law with Business LLB (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Law with Legal Practice LLB (Hons)
Law with Legal Practice LLB (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Media Studies BA (Hons)
Media Studies BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Media and Communication with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Media and Communication with Foundation Year BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Photography BA (Hons)
Photography BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Policing and Investigation (Distance Learning) BSc (Hons)
Politics BA (Hons)
Politics BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BEd (Hons)
Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Professional Policing BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Risk and Security Management (Distance Learning) BSc (Hons)
Social Work BSc (Hons)
Sociology BSc (Hons)
Sociology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Sociology with Criminology BSc (Hons)
Sociology with Criminology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Sociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons)
Sociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons)
Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Sport Management (Top-Up) Bsc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences (Dual Degree) Bsc (Hons) (with Year Abroad)
Sports Coaching (Top-Up) Bsc (Hons)
Sports Management and Development BSc (Hons)
Sports Management and Development BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Television Production BA (Hons)
Television Production BA (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
Virtual and Augmented Reality BSc (Hons)
Virtual and Augmented Reality BSc (Hons) (Sandwich with Work Placement)
At Portsmouth, we’re here to nurture a new generation of original thinkers and mould-breaking professionals.
Postgraduate taught courses
A stronger sense of direction. Specialist skills and expertise. A strong reputation and connections in industry. At...
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At Portsmouth, we’re here to nurture a new generation of original thinkers and mould-breaking professionals.
Postgraduate taught courses
A stronger sense of direction. Specialist skills and expertise. A strong reputation and connections in industry. At Portsmouth, you’ll discover a Master’s or postgraduate taught degree to help you unlock career possibilities and achieve your ambitions.
We offer Master's degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates, and other postgraduate taught courses in a huge number of subjects. These include Master’s degree apprenticeships and flexible options such as work-based and distance learning, so you can advance your prospects without sacrificing your other responsibilities in life.
You’ll be taught by people who care about your experience and your future prospects. In the 2022 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), 86 per cent of our postgraduate taught students reported their satisfaction with our course quality.
Research degrees
A research degree at Portsmouth gives you confidence to pursue your ambitions. Opportunities to work on papers and experience conferences. Connections with people who can make a difference in your career. It shows the world you’re ready to make an impact.
You can choose from a range of PhD and research degree options at Portsmouth – from your own original ideas to pre-approved and funded PhD projects. We also offer routes such as Professional Doctorate and PhD by Publication.
If flexibility is important to you, we offer options including part-time, work-based and split-site study.
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2021 ranked us in the top 25 per cent of universities for postgraduate research student experience.
Graduate School
To help you make the big jump to research degree study, our dedicated Graduate School offers a wide variety of training and resources. These range from the comprehensive Graduate School Development Programme, to convenient elearning options.
We’ll train you in research methods and skills that will help you stand out in your career - like how to manage a complex project. We also train supervisors to do a great job of guiding and supporting you.
Research at Portsmouth
You’ll pursue postgraduate study at a university where research has global impact. 77 per cent was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent research assessment exercise (REF 2021).
Recent research from Portsmouth has helped to: decode the language of violence against women, understand the impact of digital media on political activism, reveal complex challenges in the children’s social care system, shed new light on the history of our Universe through stellar modelling, and show how drones can support the response to natural disasters.
Your supervisor will inspire you to innovate and solve problems that matter.
Support
You’re not on your own when you study at postgraduate level at Portsmouth. We’re here to offer a wide variety of advice, guidance and support, if and when you need it. Our expert teams can help you with everything from funding and housing, to wellbeing and advanced study skills.
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Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA
Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA (Distance Learning)
Architecture MArch
Conservation Architecture MA
Creative Industries MRes
Creative Writing MA
Fashion and Textiles MA
Geographical Information Systems MSc
Graphic Design MA
Illustration MA
Interior Architecture and Design MA
Music Technology MSc
Naval History (Distance Learning) MA
Quantity Surveying MSc
Sustainable Cities MA
Theatre: Socially Engaged Practice MA
Translation Studies MA
Translation Studies MA (Distance Learning)
Victorian Gothic: History, Literature and Culture MA (Distance Learning)
Business and Management (28)
Accounting and Data Analytics MSc
Accounting and Finance MSc
Business Communication for International Leadership MA
Business and Management MSc
Data Analytics MSc
Data Analytics MSc (Distance Learning)
Digital Business Management MSc
Digital Marketing MA
Fashion Marketing (with Professional Experience) MA
Fashion Marketing MA
Finance MSc
Forensic Accounting MSc
Forensic Accounting MSc (2 years Part-Time Distance Learning)
Forensic Accounting MSc (30 months Part-Time Distance Learning)
Forensic Accounting MSc (Full-Time Distance Learning)
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MSc
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MSc (Distance Learning)
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MSc (Sandwich with Work Placement)
International Business and Management MSc
International Finance and Banking MSc
International Marketing MA
Leadership and Management (Top-Up) MSc
Marketing Analytics MA
Project Management MSc
Project Management for Construction MSc (Distance Learning)
Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management MSc
Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management MSc (Distance Learning)
Strategic Quality Management MSc (Distance Learning)
Engineering and Technology (19)
Advanced Manufacturing MSc (January start)
Advanced Manufacturing MSc (September start)
Building Information Management MSc
Building Information Management MSc (Distance Learning)
Civil Engineering MSc
Computer Network Administration and Management MSc (January start)
Computer Network Administration and Management MSc (September start)
Construction Project Management MSc
Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc (January start)
Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc (September start)
Energy and Power Systems Management MSc (February start)
Energy and Power Systems Management MSc (October start)
Engineering Geology MSc
Engineering Management MSc (February/January start)
Engineering Management MSc (September start)
Information Systems MSc (January start)
Information Systems MSc (September start)
Mechanical Engineering MSc (February start)
Mechanical Engineering MSc (October start)
Life Sciences and Medicine (9)
Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry (Top-Up) MSc (Distance Learning)
Biotechnology MSc
Forensic Psychology MSc
Health Psychology MSc
Medical Biotechnology MSc
Physician Associate Studies MSc
Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) MSc
Psychology and Learning Disability MSc (Distance Learning)
Science and Health MRes
Natural Sciences (4)
Applied Aquatic Biology MSc
Coastal and Marine Resource Management MSc
Environmental Geology and Land Contamination MSc
Geological and Environmental Hazards MSc
Social Sciences and Management (49)
Clinical Exercise Science MSc
Computer Animation MSc
Computer Games Technology MSc
Corporate Governance and Law / Grad.CG LLM
Creative Technologies MA
Creative Technologies MSc
Criminal Psychology MSc
Criminal Psychology MSc (Distance Learning)
Crisis and Disaster Management MSc
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc (Distance Learning)
Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology MSc
Digital Media MSc
Economic Crime MSc
Economic Crime MSc (Distance Learning)
Economics, Finance and Banking MSc
Education Studies MA
Education Studies MA (Distance Learning)
Educational Leadership and Management MSc
Educational Leadership and Management MSc (Distance Learning)
Film and Television MSc
Forensic Investigation MSc
Global Human Resource Management MSc (Distance Learning)
Human Resource Development Top-Up MSc
Human Resource Management MSc
Human Resource Management Top-Up MSc
Humanities and Social Sciences MRes
Humanities and Social Sciences MRes (Distance Learning)
International Development MSc (Distance Learning)
International Human Resource Management MSc
International Relations MA
International Relations MA (Distance Learning)
International Relations and Politics MA
Journalism (Distance Learning) MA
Law LLM
Law and LegalTech LLM
Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc (January start)
Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc (September start)
Media and Communication MA
Occupational Health and Safety Management MSc
Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management MSc
Photography MA
Public Administration MPA (Distance Learning)
Real Estate Management MSc
Social Work MSc
Sport Management MSc (with Mandatory Work Based Learning Element)
Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc
Sports Performance MSc
Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation MSc
TESOL Leadership and Management MA (Distance Learning)
Part-Time MBA (1)
Strategic Leadership MBA
University information
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Tuition fee and scholarships
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Rankings & ratings
University of Portsmouth is one of the top public universities in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It is ranked #631-640 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
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