Virtual Applicant Experience
Whether you made it to one of our Applicant Experience days or not, we can still help you make your decision. Take part in the activities below and to discover more of Portsmouth.
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Course activities and resources
Join our course teams for various interactive activities, including taster lectures, tours and talks. Find your course below.
Accounting with Finance BSc (Hons)
Discover our Bloomberg Suite | Explore your modules
Animation BA (Hons)
Explore our facilities | Discover our Centre for Creative and Immersive XR
Applied Languages BA (Hons)
Learn about your course | Discover our Interpreting Suite | Watch our Parents Talk
Architecture BA (Hons)
Explore our facilities | Learn about your course
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Biology BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
Business and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
Reasons to study Business and Human Resource Management | Meet your course leader | Learn about our research on women in the creative industries
Business and Management BA (Hons)
Discover what you can do with Business Management degree | Explore your faculty
Business and Supply Chain Management BSc (Hons)
Discover reasons to study Supply Chain Management | Hear from one of our current students
Business Management and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)
Read about a student's placement with Disney | Meet your course leader | Get your course questions answered
Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Hear from one of our graduates | Watch our Parents Talk
Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Find out about the support you'll get whilst studying
Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Hear from one of our students | Watch our Parents Talk
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng
Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)
Explore our facilities | Discover our Centre for Creative and Immersive XR | Watch a motion capture demonstration | Hear from one of our graduates
Computer Games Production BSc (Hons)
Explore our facilities | Discover our Centre for Creative and Immersive XR | Watch a motion capture demonstration | Watch our showreel for TIGA Games Industry Awards
Computer Games Technology BSc (Hons)
Explore our facilities | Discover our Centre for Creative and Immersive XR | Watch a motion capture demonstration | Watch our showreel for TIGA Games Industry Awards
Computer Networks BSc (Hons)
In your first year, you'll study the history, major advances and trends in computing and computer science. One of your tasks will be to analyse a fictional conversation and explain it in a video essay. Take a look at Holly’s entry on the topic of algorithms.
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
In your first year, you'll study the history, major advances and trends in computing and computer science. One of your tasks will be to analyse a fictional conversation and explain it in a video essay. Watch Ben’s entry on the topic of Lovotics.
Computing BSc (Hons)
In your first year, you'll study the history, major advances and trends in computing and computer science. Watch Connor’s entry where he discusses Boolean logic and gates — and their fundamental role in the development of computing.
Construction Engineering Management BEng (Hons)
Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cyber-Crime (Dual Award) BSc (Hons)
Book your place at our live Q&A session on 18 May 2022 (4.30pm–5.30pm) to get your course questions answered. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Join a taster lecture | Watch our Parents Talk
Creative Computing with Foundation Year BA/BSc (Hons)
Explore our facilities | Discover our Centre for Creative and Immersive XR | Watch a motion capture demonstration | Watch our showreel for TIGA Games Industry Awards
Creative Media Technologies BSc (Hons)
Discover our Centre for Creative and Immersive XR | Creating social media and web content workshop | Explore our facilities
Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture and interactive workshop
Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
Book your place at our live Q&A session on 18 May 2022 (4.30pm–5.30pm) to get your course questions answered. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Join a taster lecture | Hear from one of our graduates | Watch our Parents Talk
Criminology and Cybercrime BSc (Hons)
Book your place at our live Q&A session on 18 May 2022 (4.30pm–5.30pm) to get your course questions answered. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Join a taster lecture | Watch our Parents Talk
Criminology and Forensic Studies BSc (Hons)
Book your place at our live Q&A session on 18 May 2022 (4.30pm–5.30pm) to get your course questions answered. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Join a taster lecture | Explore our facilities | Watch our Parents Talk
Criminology with Environmental Justice BSc (Hons)
Book your place at our live Q&A session on 18 May 2022 (4.30pm–5.30pm) to get your course questions answered. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Join a taster lecture | Watch our Parents Talk
Criminology with Psychology BSc (Hons)
Book your place at our live Q&A session on 18 May 2022 (4.30pm–5.30pm) to get your course questions answered. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Join a taster lecture | Watch our Parents Talk
Cyber Security and Forensic Computing BSc (Hons)
In your first year, you'll study the history, major advances, and trends in computing and computer science. One of your tasks will be to analyse a fictional conversation and explain it in a video essay. Watch Alex’s entry on the topic of the Internet of Things (IoT) and privacy.
Data Science and Analytics BSc (Hons)
In your first year, you'll study the history, major advances, and trends in computing and computer science. Watch Char’s video about robots.
Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc (Hons)
Take a tour of the Dental Academy
Dental Hygiene BSc (Hons)
Take a tour of the Dental Academy
Dental Nursing CertHE
Take a tour of the Dental Academy
Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging BSc (Hons)
Digital Marketing BA (Hons)
Find out what you'll study through our Consumer Insights module | Discover what you can do with a Digital Marketing degree | Learn about the research we do
Drama and Performance BA (Hons)
Early Childhood Studies (with optional pathway in Psychology) BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Hear from one of our current students | Watch our Parents Talk
Economics and Management BA (Hons)
Book your place at our live webinar session on 3–12 May 2022 (5.00pm–6.00pm) to explore the careers and industries waiting for you as an Economics graduate. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Join the interactive session | Learn about our student placements | Discover our Bloomberg Suite | Find out what jobs you can get with Economics degree
Economics BSc (Econ) (Hons)
Book your place at our live webinar session on 3–12 May 2022 (5.00pm–6.00pm) to explore the careers and industries waiting for you as an Economics graduate. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Join the interactive session | Learn about our student placements | Discover our Bloomberg Suite | Find out what jobs you can get with Economics degree
Economics, Finance and Banking BSc (Econ) (Hons)
Book your place at our live webinar session on 3–12 May 2022 (5.00pm–6.00pm) to explore the careers and industries waiting for you as an Economics graduate. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Join the interactive session | Learn about our student placements | Discover our Bloomberg Suite | Find out what jobs you can get with Economics degree
Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng
Learn about your course | Explore your modules
Engineering and Technology with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
How your foundation year works | Take a virtual tour around our digital lab | Learn about your IET membership
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics BSc (Hons)
English and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture and interactive workshop
English Language and Linguistics (with optional pathway in English Literature) BA (Hons)
Learn about your course | Join a taster lecture | Watch our Parents Talk
English Literature (with optional pathways in Media Studies or History) BA (Hons)
Book your place at our live seminar on 9 May 2022 (6.00pm–7.00pm) to discover what it's like to study English Literature at the University of Portsmouth. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Learn about your course | Watch our Parents Talk
Environmental Science and Management (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons)
Learn about your course | Find out more about our dual degrees
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Esports Coaching and Performance BSc (Hons)
Fashion and Textile Design BA (Hons)
Learn about your course | Explore our facilities | See a student designing a garment | Watch our students' showreel
Film Production BA (Hons)
Film Studies and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture and interactive workshop
Film Studies BA (Hons)
Financial Management BSc (Hons)
Discover our Bloomberg Suite | Explore your modules
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
Geography BA (Hons)
Geography BSc (Hons)
Geology BSc (Hons)
Global Communication and Media (Dual Degree) BA (Hons
Learn about your course | Find out more about our dual degrees
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Watch our Student Showcase at London D&AD | Explore a student showreel
History (with optional pathways in Sociology or Politics) BA (Hons)
Book your place at our live session on 3 May 2022 (5.00pm–6.00pm) and discover what you can do with a History degree. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Hear from one of our graduates | Find out more from our Alumni | Watch our Parents Talk
Illustration BA (Hons)
Discover student designs from our GradShow
Interactive Technologies BSc (Hons)
Discover our Centre for Creative and Immersive XR | Creating social media and web content workshop | Explore our facilities
Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
Hear from one of our graduates | Learn about your course | Explore our facilities
International Business BA (Hons)
Meet your course leader | Hear from one of our current students
International Development (with optional pathway in Sociology) BA (Hons)
Book your place on our live Q&A session on 17 May 2022 (2.00pm–3.00pm) to get your course questions answered. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Meet your lecturers | Watch our Parents Talk
International Development and Languages BA (Hons)
Book your place on our live Q and A session on 17 May 2022 (2.00pm–3.00pm) to get your course questions answered. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Meet your lecturers | Watch our Parents Talk
International Relations (with optional pathways in History or International Development) BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Hear from one of our current students | Watch our Parents Talk
International Relations and Languages BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Hear from one of our current students | Watch our Parents Talk
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Watch our Parents Talk
Journalism BA (Hons)
Journalism with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Journalism with Media Studies BA (Hons)
Language Studies BA (Hons)
Learn about your course | Discover our Interpreting Suite | Watch our Parents Talk
Law LLB (Hons)
Join the interactive courtroom activity | Explore our Replica Crown Court | Discover our Legal Advice Clinic | Reasons to study Law at university
Law with Business LLB (Hons)
Join the interactive courtroom activity | Explore our Replica Crown Court | Discover our Legal Advice Clinic | Reasons to study Law at university
Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
Join the interactive courtroom activity | Explore our Replica Crown Court | Discover our Legal Advice Clinic | Reasons to study Law at university
Law with Legal Practice LLB (Hons)
Join the interactive courtroom activity | Explore our Replica Crown Court | Discover our Legal Advice Clinic
Learn about our CILEX accreditation | Find out more about your course | Reasons to study Law at university
Marine Biology BSc (Hons)
Marine Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Marketing BA (Hons)
Find out what you'll study through our Consumer Insights module | Discover what you can do with a Marketing degree | Learn about the research we do
Mathematics BSc (Hons)/MMath
Explore your modules | Join a taster lecture | Learn about our research
Mathematics for Finance and Management BSc (Hons)
Explore your modules | Join a taster lecture | Learn about our research
Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons)
Explore your modules | Join a taster lecture | Learn about our research
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons)
Explore our facilities | Join a taster lecture | View our wind tunnel
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng
Explore our facilities | Join a taster lecture | View our wind tunnel
Media and Communication with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Media Studies BA (Hons)
Modern Languages BA (Hons)
Learn about your course | Discover our Interpreting Suite | Watch our Parents Talk
Musical Theatre
Music Technology BSc (Hons)
Join a taster lecture and interactive workshop
Nursing (Adult) BN (Hons)
Nursing (Mental Health) BN (Hons)
Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)
Learn about your course and explore our facilities
Palaeontology BSc (Hons)
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
Explore our facilities | Learn about our dispensary
Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
Photography BA (Hons)
Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys (Hons)
Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons)/MPhys (Hons)
Politics BA (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Watch our Parents Talk
Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons)
Explore our facilities | Watch a demo of Computer Aided Design
Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Book your place at our live Q&A session on 18 May 2022 (4.30pm–5.30pm) to get your course questions answered. You can also take part in the interactive sessions below at any time.
Join a taster lecture | Watch our Parents Talk
Property Development BSc (Hons)
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Hear from our current students | Meet the head of Psychology
Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
Renewable Energy Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng
Learn about your course | Explore your modules
Social Work BSc (Hons)
Sociology (with optional pathway in Media Studies) BSc (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Hear from one of our graduates | Watch our Parents Talk
Sociology with Criminology BSc (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Watch our Parents Talk
Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons)
Join a taster lecture | Watch our Parents Talk
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
In your first year you'll study the history, major advances and trends in computing and computer science. Watch Emily’s video about The Internet of Things (IoT).
Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)
Explore our facilities: Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation Suite | Research Projects Lab | Biomechanics Lab | Extreme Environments Lab | Physiology Lab
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Explore our facilities: Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation Suite | Research Projects Lab | Biomechanics Lab | Extreme Environments Lab | Physiology Lab
Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons)
Explore our facilities: Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation Suite | Research Projects Lab | Biomechanics Lab | Extreme Environments Lab | Physiology Lab
Find out more about our dual degrees
Sports Management and Development BSc (Hons)
Explore our facilities: Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation Suite | Research Projects Lab | Biomechanics Lab | Extreme Environments Lab | Physiology Lab
Television Production BA (Hons)
Watch our students work | Behind the scenes of our students work
Virtual and Augmented Reality BSc (Hons)
Discover our Centre for Creative and Immersive XR | Watch a motion capture demonstration | Explore our facilities
Chat to our students
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Student support
As a Portsmouth student, you'll have access to exceptional guidance and support. Read about the support you can get below. You can also message our support teams on Unibuddy if you have questions.
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My time at the University of Portsmouth has allowed me to grow tremendously. I’ve opened myself up to a range of opportunities, people and experiences whilst studying here.
The sea was glimmering, sun bounced off beautiful old buildings and there were students everywhere around town. This was the place for me.
The University is known for its Gold teaching standard. After completing my undergraduate here, I can confirm that the quality of teaching, support and guidance has been beyond my expectations.
Photography student, Amy, and Business Information Systems student, Joel, take you on a walking tour of our University campus.
If you can come to Portsmouth for a visit, follow our self-guided tour to explore the city.
Portsmouth has fantastic local, independent businesses from art galleries, to bars, restaurants and delicatessens. Hear why local people and students chose and love Portsmouth. Explore more of what Portsmouth has to offer for your life outside study.
Cerys: When I first came to the open day for Portsmouth, I instantly fell in love with it.
Imogen: It's got such a really friendly atmosphere, even though it's a city it's quite a small city, so it feels really welcoming and homely.
Andy: I think Portsmouth is very forward-thinking.
Joanne: It's got a real independent spirit about it.
Antony: With the waterfront, the historic dockyard, a really good mix of nationalities.
Lee-Anne: Half my friends are from Nigeria, other half are from places like Czech Republic, and it's very interesting to meet new people.
Steve: There's lots of cultural events, there's art galleries, there's music venues.
Ben: There's a great restaurant scene and a great nightlife scene as well.
Claire: There's always new things popping up, new restaurants, new art shops, new things.
Gareth: Entertainment activities in terms of lots of bars and restaurants and loads of cool places to eat.
Anthony: And then there's so many shows you've got kite festivals.
Rikki: Food festivals.
Anthony: Big one that really helps the town is Victorious Festival and I think they're on their tenth year next year.
Connie: It is such a really lovely community.
Simon: And I think after you've been here a while, you feel part of the community.
Erin: The mood is just unrivalled. You've got the beach. There's also a nice sense of community.
Megan: The community feel just makes you feel like you're at home, away from home.
Rikki: I think it's got a really good mix of independent businesses.
Luke: There's so many local independent businesses.
Daniel: You can walk everywhere.
Samantha: When the sun is shining, there is nowhere better than Portsmouth.
Holly: You're only ever five/ten minute walk away from the seafront.
Antony: It's a very cosmopolitan city. It's got so much to offer.
Nehanda: Commercial Road, you have the city centre and the hub where it's all lively.
Nathan: Student nightlife is really, really good. Lots of nightclubs. Lots stuff to do.
Nehanda: But then as soon as you come to Southsea it's more like a lazy seaside town like you get to go to the beach.
Samantha: You just have to go down to the beach or the common on a sunny day and everyone's having picnics. It's just beautiful.
Holly: Or you can enjoy the pubs and the clubs or the theatre in the main city centre.
Gareth: I love that kind of vibrancy of the city.
Lee-Anne: The weather is milder than other parts of England, so if you're someone who doesn't really want it to be cold, always, it's perfect here. It will rain, but it's still perfect.
Antony: I think that it's the perfect place to come and study a degree.
Gareth: I love it. I would highly recommend it for anyone.
Eliska: It's a big enough city to not be afraid to express yourself, but it's also small enough to be heard.
When you stay with us in halls, you get the keys to your own place and open the door to a community of new people.
All our halls are in the centre of Portsmouth, close to our campus. Find out more on our accommodation page.
Need to know more?
Join us in the city to experience life as a student in Portsmouth or if you’ve got questions, email our team at any time.
