Discover where your creativity can take you
Explore Creative Degrees at the University of Portsmouth
Looking for a place to launch your creative career?
At Portsmouth, you’ll be joining a diverse creative community of artists, makers and creative technical minds. But you’ll also connect with students passionate about a range of disciplines, to unlock wider perspectives and opportunities for collaboration as you create.
You’ll use some of the latest creative technology to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to create at the cutting edge. So you can dream and deliver stunning new works for film, TV, music, theatre, gaming, and the media of the future.
Find a course that inspires you this September. Explore options across Architecture, Animation, Fashion, Film, Games, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Journalism, Music Technology, Photography, Performance and more.
Creative Degrees at the University of Portsmouth
Turn your creativity into a career at Portsmouth
Creative Degrees at Portsmouth
Dr Ben Macpherson [00:00:00] This is about community, this is about a creative community.
Josiane [00:00:02] We drove here and I just saw all the equipment and all that stuff and I was like, oh, this is a very like high tech place.
Amelia [00:00:10] I really wanted to push myself to see what I could do.
Dr Simon Hobbs [00:00:15] Genuinely I think the thing I like the most is the freedom we give to students to express themselves.
Matt Garey [00:00:20] Don't worry about the technicalities, the technical skills. What we like to see is that creative potential.
Oscar [00:00:26] You just learn so much about the entire creative sector, you can really learn what you enjoy the most.
Eleanor [00:00:31] I think many artists sort of don't want one specific thing to do, they want like a million different directions.
Dr Brett Stevens [00:00:36] If somebody is doing a course on games and they want to write a script for a game, then we will contact the course leader and they can sit in on script writing.
Eleanor [00:00:44] There is no kind of shoehorning into one specific thing.
Ashley [00:00:47] I'd come here wanting to learn how to act but I also have done a load of writing and a lot of directing. The facilities here were better than any of the other places that I was looking into.
Matt Garey [00:00:57] We have a Cintiq room, which is the kind of screen-based graphics tablets.
Dr Peter Howell [00:01:01] We are able to support student work across Unreal, and Unity, and Game Maker, and Godot.
Oscar [00:01:08] I really enjoy putting in the time on After Effects and the Adobe packages. I find it really fun.
Dr Brett Stevens [00:01:12] We're currently sitting in CCIXR, which is a multi-million pound facility that includes motion capture, volumetric, we've got a smart stage for virtual production. We've had students create avatars of themselves that they've then brought in and performed with.
Alex [00:01:24] Getting in a mo-cap suit, doing my own acting, swinging around giant swords.
Victoria Jowett [00:01:28] We've got the print studios. We've go the dye lab. We've the sewing workshops. We've 3D workshops.
Julian Roberts [00:01:34] Laser cutting, vacuum forming, metal, wood and plastic facilities.
Elizabeth [00:01:39] We got taught how to like bind books.
James [00:01:41] I'm still coming to terms with the industrial sewing machines because I actually never used a sewing machine before coming here.
Oscar [00:01:49] The staff here are so helpful, they're so kind.
Ashley [00:01:51] Whatever problem you may have, there is someone that can help you with that.
Alison [00:01:54] The quality of teaching is some of the best I've ever seen.
Josiane [00:01:57] You can ask for feedback outside of school time.
Matt Garey [00:02:00] I have students email me asking for feedback on their showreels and I will always respond.
Oscar [00:02:05] And they tell you everything you need immediately. It's like they can read your mind.
Eleanor [00:02:08] They just genuinely want you to succeed and they really like it.
Anna Limpens [00:02:11] We're very keen to encourage all of our students to take up placement opportunities.
Dr Peter Howell [00:02:15] We've had students out at places like Rebellion and Criterion.
Dr Ben Macpherson [00:02:19] Companies including Disney and the BBC.
Dr Simon Hobbs [00:02:21] Aardman Studios.
Anna Limpens [00:02:22] Those can often lead to jobs with those studios after the students have come back here and graduated and the experience is unparalleled.
Eleanor [00:02:30] After three years, seeing how everyone's developed is really inspiring because everyone's gone in such different directions.
Alison [00:02:35] When I graduate I'd probably like to go into investigative journalism.
Josiane [00:02:39] Hopefully I can do like professional character design.
George [00:02:42] Directing or producing.
Eleanor [00:02:43] I'd really love to go into comic books.
Dr Matt Smith [00:02:45] We've had students who have been in West End shows.
Matthew [00:02:48] I think it leaves you quite well-rounded as you come out. Especially with your interests changing whilst you're here.
Jessica [00:02:54] Yeah.
Em [00:02:57] The reason I wanted to study at Portsmouth was actually because of the beach here.
Dr Simon Hobbs [00:03:01] There's also loads of like heritage and history in Portsmouth.
Matt Garey [00:03:04] I mean there's not many other cities where you can sort of walk down a road and there's an 18th century warship just sat in the harbour.
James [00:03:10] I feel like I can relax but it's a lot of energy, a lot young people.
Jessica [00:03:13] The creative community within wider Portsmouth is amazing as well. There's so many opportunities and connections.
Josiane [00:03:20] It's very much a community that's always about lifting each other up.
Amelia [00:03:24] You could come in with a frown and something would be said and you'd be smiling.
George [00:03:28] You get to be yourself.
Alex [00:03:29] Everyone here is really fun and I've made friends for life just from being on this course.
Amelia [00:03:32] You come away feeling like you've climbed a mountain and you're so full of adrenaline afterwards you just want to do it again and again and again.
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General information and FAQs
Everything you need to know
You can find all the information about applying to us on our ‘How to apply’ pages. You’ll need to visit the UCAS website and submit an application online. You can find information about filling in the application on the UCAS website. You can also apply to us directly from the application link at the bottom of our course pages.
You can access the Careers and Employability Service at any stage of your studies for advice on part-time work, placements, volunteering, work experience, or graduate jobs. Our careers advisers have an excellent track record.
As you approach graduation and beyond, you can also use our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy, or get support with applications for postgraduate study or setting up your own business. You can receive information and support about job searching for part-time, volunteering, and graduate opportunities for up to 5 years after graduation.
You can access Wellbeing and Mental Health Support, including counselling, workshops, and drop-in sessions.
If you have a disability or learning difference, Disability Advice provides tailored advice and support.
Your personal tutor and the Student Support team are also available to help with academic or personal concerns.
You can get advice on budgeting, funding, and managing your money from the Student Money Team
The University also offers scholarships, bursaries, and hardship funding to eligible students. For guidance on course-related costs, including equipment or materials, check your course information or speak to the Student Money Team
You'll have access to specialist equipment, workshops and studios to support your projects. You'll need to purchase some materials yourself as you progress through your course. Essentials such as filament and wood can be bought from our 3D workshop, while our art shop stocks a wide range of creative supplies.
Our workshops and studios are supported by experienced technicians who can help you get the most out of the equipment. Some specialist areas, such as laser cutting in the 3D workshops, require an induction before you can use the tools, while other equipment is available to use with guidance from our staff. This ensures you can work safely and confidently while exploring your projects.
Whether you're looking for halls of residence, private rentals, or help finding housemates, the University of Portsmouth offers a range of accommodation options to suit different needs and budgets. You'll also find information about what’s included, application deadlines, and support services available. Visit our Accommodation pages to explore your options and get advice on making Portsmouth your home.