The University of Portsmouth is located in the city of Portsmouth, on the south coast of England. It takes around 90 minutes by train to London. Portsmouth is a vibrant and lively coastal city, known for its pleasant climate and high quality of life. There are plenty of activities to enjoy around the city, making it a great place to live and study. The university offers a wide range of programmes, many of which are interdisciplinary, combining subjects from different faculties. Some courses also include a Work Placement option, allowing students to gain 6 to 12 months of professional experience during their studies.

University of Portsmouth Rankings

• Awarded Gold for Teaching Excellence by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2017
• Ranked No. 2 Best City to Live in the UK by Nomad Nation 2022
• Rated 5 Stars across multiple categories by QS Top Universities 2022
• Ranked Top 10 Young Universities in the UK by Times Higher Education 2022
• Ranked Top 150 Young Universities in the World by Times Higher Education Rankings 2022
• Ranked Top 10 for International Student Experience by WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022
• Ranked Top 10 for Graduate Employability by WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022

The University of Portsmouth is divided into 5 main faculties, each offering a wide range of programmes across different fields.

1. Faculty of Business

This faculty covers both Business and Law disciplines, offering a range of interesting programmes, including:

• MSc Accounting and Data Analytics
• MSc Accounting and Finance
• MA Business Communication for International Leadership (1-year full-time or 2-year with Professional Experience)
• MSc (International) Business and Management
• MSc Digital Business Management
• MA Digital Marketing
• MA International Marketing
• MA Marketing Analytics
• MSc Economics, Finance and Banking
• MSc Finance
• MSc International Finance and Banking
• MSc (International) Human Resource Management
• MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
• MSc Project Management
• MSc Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management
• MSc Criminal Justice
• MSc Cybercrime
• MSc Forensic Investigation

2. Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI)

This faculty includes programmes in Architecture, Creative Technologies, Art, Design and Performance, as well as Film, Media, and Communication. Some of the interesting courses include:

• MSc Building Information Management
• MA Conservation Architecture
• MA Interior Architecture and Design
• MSc Quantity Surveying
• MSc Real Estate Management
• MA Sustainable Cities
• MSc Computer Animation MSc, MSc Computer Games Technology
• MA/MSc Creative Technologies
• MA Theatre: Socially Engaged Practice
• MSc Music Technology
• MSc Film and Television, NO. 20 in the UK for film production and photography courses (The Guardian University Guide, 2022)
• MA Media and Communication, NO. 18 in the UK for Journalism, publishing and public relations courses (The Guardian University Guide, 2022)
• MA Fashion and Textiles, MA Fashion Marketing
• MA Graphic Design, MA Illustration
• MA Photography NO. 20 in the UK for film production and photography courses (The Guardian University Guide, 2022)

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3. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

This faculty includes programmes in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Education and Sociology, Languages and Applied Linguistics, as well as History, Politics, and Literature. Some of the interesting courses include:

• MA Education Studies
• MSc Education Leadership and Management
• MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL
• MA TESOL Leadership and Management
• MA Business Communication for International Leadership
• MA Translation Studies
• MA Creative Writing

4. Faculty of Science and Health

This faculty includes programmes in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geosciences, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, as well as Sport, Health, and Exercise Science. Some of the interesting courses include:

• MSc Applied Aquatic Biology
• MSc Biotechnology, MSc Medical Biotechnology
• MSc Health Psychology
• MSc Coastal and Marine Resource Management
• MSc Crisis and Disaster Management
• MSc Environmental Geology and Land Contamination
• MSc Geological and Environmental Hazards
• MSc Geographical Information Systems
• MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
• MSc Clinical Exercise Science, MSc Applied Exercise Physiology
• MSc Sport Management, MSc Sports Performance
• MSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation

5. Faculty of Technology

This faculty includes programmes in Mathematics and Physics, Computing, Civil Engineering and Surveying, Mechanical Engineering and Design, Energy and Electronic Engineering, as well as Cosmology and Gravitation. Some of the interesting courses include:

• MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  (This programme stands out due to Portsmouth’s advanced port logistics system, as the university is located by the sea. It also offers some of the most advanced teaching technologies in the UK.)
• MSc Computer Network Administration and Management
• MSc Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology
• MSc Data Analytics
• MSc Information Systems
• MSc Advanced Manufacturing
• MSc Civil Engineering
• MSc Construction Project Management
• MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• MSc Energy and Power Systems Management
• MSc Engineering Geology
• MSc Engineering Management
• MSc Mechanical Engineering
• MSc Petroleum and Gas Engineering
• MSc Quantity Surveying

In addition to offering a wide range of interesting programmes, the University of Portsmouth typically has main intakes in September, with some courses also available in January.

📝 Article by P’Gig, UK Education Consultant at One Education, and an alumna of Aston University.

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