Departments

Campus-based students

The Institute has full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes which are based on campus. All campus-based students are allocated personal tutors and there is a well established system of pastoral and study support. At undergraduate level careers guidance is embedded in the curriculum, and the ICJS careers panel assists all students seeking employment within the criminal justice sector. Additional student support and access to resources is also provided through a network of online learning centres.

The University of Portsmouth has excellent student support services, which offer a range of expertise to help you make the most of your time here. The Students' Union housed in the Student Centre also provides a range of academic advice and other support to students.

The Academic Skills Unit (ASK) provides general advice and support on the specific study skills which are essential to progress as a student. The Unit holds a stock of resource materials and provides one-to-one support and drop-in sessions on topics such as:

  • Examination skills
  • Information gathering and evaluation
  • IT skills
  • Numeracy
  • Presentation skills
  • Reading techniques
  • Referencing
  • Report and essay writing
  • Time and task management skills
  • Working in groups

Learning resources

  • Access to electronic resources: Obtaining an Athens Account, online journals
  • Careers panel: Criminal justice sector employment advice and support
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice Subject Directory: Selected electronic and internet resources
  • Internet search tools: Search engines and directories, discussion lists, evaluating internet resources
  • Library Catalogue
  • Skills and support: Includes library tutorials, referencing guides etc