PGT/Postgraduate Taught use only

Thursday 19 October, 4.00pm -6.30pm

Hints and tips to get the most from your visit. 

We’re looking forward to meeting you, virtually. 

You can access the event from 3.30pm on the day. We’ll email you the link to the email address that you used to book your place.
 

The schedule at a glance

You can arrive from 4.00pm onwards. You can arrive later!
We suggest you arrive by 5.00pm to get the most out of your visit.

  • 4.00pm - 6.30pm: Drop in hubs
    Taught Master's courses | Research degrees | Work-based Master's courses

  • 4.00pm - 6.30pm: Drop in hubs
    Master's student hub | Research degrees hub

  • 4.30pm: Live webinars
    Funding your postgrad study | How to apply | Information for international students

  • 5.00pm: Live webinar
    Making a successful PhD application | Student Q&A Panel

  • 5.30pm: Live webinars
    Funding your postgrad study | How to apply | Information for international students

  • 6.00pm: Live webinar
    Work-based Master's study


Navigating our virtual event 

The technical bit

Our event is hosted on a series of web pages that offer a range of live webinars and chat booths, all of which are hosted in Zoom. These live activities are complemented by on-demand content that you can browse at your leisure.   

To ensure you get the best experience from the event, we advise that you join using a desktop or laptop computer. 

How does Zoom work?

Zoom is easy and intuitive to use. You don't need to register for an account or set up a profile to access our event. Simply click on the ‘Speak to us now in Zoom’ or ‘Join the live webinar’ and you’ll be taken into the relevant Zoom booth where our teams or speakers will be waiting to meet you. 

You may find yourself in a waiting room, please just wait for our staff to let you in. This shouldn’t take more than a few minutes and allows our staff to wrap up their conversation with the previous visitor. 

To engage with us, use your device's camera and microphone, or if you prefer, you can use the chat function to type your questions for us. 

You may be invited to join a breakout rooms for a one-to-one discussion. Zoom will generate instructions to follow in this scenario.


Drop in hubs

Call in between 4.00pm - 6.30pm.

Master’s courses

Our faculty teams will be ready and waiting to discuss your Master's, PgDip or PgCert of interest. Ask them all your questions about entry requirements, timetables, modules, assessment modes and more. We've organised staff by faculty, so you'll need to check your email to make sure you know which faculty your course sits in, or call into the Help desk and we'll be able to confirm this for you.

Work-based Master's courses

Speak to our Degree Apprenticeship and Learning at Work teams about our range of work-based degrees. Ask them any questions you have about combining your work and study. 

Research degrees

Meet Researchers, our Graduate School team and PhD students in our Research Degrees Hub. All subject areas will be represented in the Hub. Here, you'll discover the research degrees we offer, find a pre-defined PhD project and learn more about funding your research degree.


Live webinars

Starting at 4.30pm AND 5.30pm (duration 25 mins)

Funding your postgrad study

Our in-house Student Finance team will provide an overview of the available funding options, application processes and repayment. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions after the talk. Alternatively, stop by the Student Finance stand in the Information Hub.

How to apply

Our Admissions team will explain our application process step-by-step, highlighting key considerations and timescales. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions after the talk. Alternatively, visit the Admissions stand in the Information Hub.

Information for international students

Our global team will share all the need to knows if you're applying from elsewhere in the world. Whether it's your visa, fees or a language course you want to know more about, they're on hand to guide you through the process of applying to study with us in Portsmouth. 

Starting at 5.00pm (duration 25 mins)

Research Degrees 

The Director of our Graduate School will introduce our research degree programmes, and share practical advice for writing a research proposal. 

Student Q&A Panel 

Put your questions direct to our panel of students who'll be sharing their experience of studying and living in Portsmouth. 

Starting at 6.00pm (duration 25 mins)

Work-based Master's study

We'll introduce our range of flexible, work-based Master's level Degree Apprenticeships and Learning at Work courses, covering all the need to knows if you plan on combining your study with your work. 


Chat to our students

Studying with us is a great choice, and there’s no better proof than the success of our students. Hear their stories, and ask them all your burning questions to find out what it’s really like to be a Portsmouth postgrad. You can:

  • Join a scheduled Q&A panel at 5.00pm (duration 25 mins)
  • Chat one-to-one to Master’s students in the Master's Student Lounge between 4.00pm - 6.30pm
  • Meet PhD students in the Research Degrees Hub between 4.00pm - 6.30pm

Information Hub

You can speak one-to-one with our expert teams about any services or additional support you need.  

  • Admissions 
  • Careers and Employability
  • Degree Apprenticeships
  • International Student Support
  • Learning at Work Programmes
  • Sport and Recreation
  • Student Finance
  • Student Housing
  • Study Online Courses
  • Tuition Fees Enquiries
  • University Library

Get to know our campus and Portsmouth 

Sit back, relax and take in what Portsmouth has to offer with our campus tour and city guide videos. Hear what makes our city great from students and local businesses. Plus, with our brand new Virtual experience, you can discover panoramic views of our buildings, step into teaching labs, take a look around the leisure facilities and much more.


On-demand information

You'll also have the opportunity to browse videos, pages and useful information about postgrad study at Portsmouth in between attending live sessions and speaking to our friendly teams in their chat booths.


Frequently asked questions

Which Faculty Hub do I need to visit?

To locate a course representative you’ll need to make your way to your Faculty Hub. If you’re unsure which of our five faculties your course sits under, call into our Help desk and we’ll be happy to confirm this for you. Alternatively, check the emails we sent you in the lead up to the event - we included it there. 

Can I talk to someone about my course or research subject area? 

Yes! If you're interested in one of our Master's courses, visit your Faculty Hub and one of the team will be able to answer your questions, or put you in touch with your course representative at another time convenient to you. 

If you're interested in studying a research degree, call into the Research degrees hub where you'll meet a range of research staff and PhD students. 

Can I speak to a current postgrad student?

Yes, head on into the Master's Student Lounge or Research degrees booth where you’ll meet a range of current Master’s and Research degree students, respectively. 

How do I get info about student support and professional services?

Our Information Hub is where you’ll find all the support and professional services, and details around who is available for you to speak with. 

Are the live webinars being recorded? 

Yes! We're recording all of today's live sessions, they'll be made available as soon as possible for your to re-watch or catch up. Please be patient while we make them accessible and get them hosted online. 

My issue isn't listed here

For all other queries – particularly if you have a question to ask before the event starts – please email postgraduate@port.ac.uk.