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University of Portsmouth
Overview
University of Portsmouth information
About University of Portsmouth
UCAS code: P80
Portsmouth is the only university to offer Connected Degrees: a three-year course with a flexible fourth year placement. Most courses can be Connected Degrees.
This gives you more time to explore your career choices, and to find the perfect placement. It also means you can stay connected to the same friends throughout your studies. Then glide into professional life, with full support from the University throughout your placement.
Source: University of Portsmouth
Tuition fees at University of Portsmouth
No tuition fees information available.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£25.6k
Average graduate salary90%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
91%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Portsmouth
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are University of Portsmouth's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
120-128 UCAS pointsBSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with time abroad 2026
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120-128 UCAS points120-128 UCAS pointsBSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with time abroad 2026
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University of Portsmouth student reviews
Showing 123 reviews
1st year student
Good facilities, could be open more and advertise their role better
1 year ago
1st year student
The uni life is really good, good environment and lots to do
1 year ago
1st year student
It has significantly impacted me as I have find myself running out of money often
1 year ago
1st year student
The support is excellent, they are willing to do anything to help your studies
1 year ago
1st year student
Workload is super manageable, not many lectures so plenty of free time
1 year ago
1st year student
The facilities are top tier and help are studies. Teachers are approachable
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Portsmouth
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
high
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
84%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
88%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
90%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
84%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
88%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
82%
med
Discussions
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