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Undergraduate study

Including Bachelor's, integrated Master's, Foundation and diploma courses

Whether you're thinking of coming to university after school or college, or returning to education after a break, we have more than 190 undergraduate degree courses to choose from. You'll be taught by staff whose research was rated in the highest categories as world-leading and internationally excellent in REF 2021 – with impacts on society, health, culture, and the environment.

On the following pages, you'll find answers to important questions about undergraduate study: including how to choose a degree and a university, how to get your tuition fees sorted, and how to apply for an undergraduate course. You can also explore the city and University through our virtual undergraduate open day, and get your hands on our undergraduate prospectus. And if you want to earn a salary while studying, explore our degree apprenticeships and work-based degrees.

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Open Days

Come to an Open Day to find out more about student life in Portsmouth, talk to our staff and students about what it's like to study here, learn more about your course, and explore the city, the University and our campus. 
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Making your choices

When choosing your degree course, you want to make the right decision for you. Read our advice on how to compare courses, how to find a university that suits you, and how to get ready for student life in a new city.
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Our courses

Use our course search to find the right undergraduate degree for you. Search by course title, award (e.g. BA or BSc), course type, mode of study, start date or subject area.
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How to apply

Applying to uni can seem complicated, so we've broken down the application process to make it easier for you. Discover all you need to know about applying for your course and what happens after you apply.
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Writing your personal statement

Explore our tips for writing a strong personal statement. Find out how universities use your UCAS statement, what to include, how much to write and how to get started.
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Undergraduate fees and student finance

Find out how to get student finance to fund your undergraduate degree, how to apply for a student loan, how to budget for your living costs and pay your rent, and who to talk to if you need support.
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Order a prospectus

Get a copy of our undergraduate prospectus and discover the many reasons to choose Portsmouth: from our Gold-rated teaching and central accommodation to our student-friendly city, 4 miles of beaches and great nightlife.
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Clearing and Adjustment

Find out how Clearing and Adjustment can give you another opportunity to find the best course for you.
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Watch Why our graduates love the University of Portsmouth on YouTube.

Why our graduates love the University of Portsmouth

Our graduates – including our Chancellor Karen Blackett and Paralympian Lauren Steadman – talk about why they're proud to be part of our community

Karen Blackett: I am incredibly proud to always be part of Portsmouth.

Ollie Marsh: I studied journalism at the University of Portsmouth and I now work at Portsmouth Football Club in the media team.

Lauren Steadman: I love Portsmouth – it's got so much character and I think you'd agree that it's cool.

Karen Blackett: It's part of my soul, it's part of who I am today, it's made me who I am today. To be able to go back and keep giving back is great.

City Guide

Why Portsmouth?

Portsmouth has fantastic local, independent businesses from art galleries, to bars, restaurants and delicatessens. Hear why local people and students chose and love Portsmouth. Explore more of what Portsmouth has to offer for your life outside study.

Cerys: When I first came to the open day for Portsmouth, I instantly fell in love with it. 

Imogen:  It's got such a really friendly atmosphere, even though it's a city it's quite a small city, so it feels really welcoming and homely. 

Andy:  I think Portsmouth is very forward-thinking. 

Joanne:  It's got a real independent spirit about it. 

Antony:  With the waterfront, the historic dockyard, a really good mix of nationalities. 

Lee-Anne:  Half my friends are from Nigeria, other half are from places like Czech Republic, and it's very interesting to meet new people.

Steve:  There's lots of cultural events, there's art galleries, there's music venues. 

Ben:  There's a great restaurant scene and a great nightlife scene as well. 

Claire:  There's always new things popping up, new restaurants, new art shops, new things. 

Gareth:  Entertainment activities in terms of lots of bars and restaurants and loads of cool places to eat. 

Anthony:  And then there's so many shows you've got kite festivals. 

Rikki:  Food festivals. 

Anthony:  Big one that really helps the town is Victorious Festival and I think they're on their tenth year next year. 

Connie: It is such a really lovely community. 

Simon:  And I think after you've been here a while, you feel part of the community. 

Erin:  The mood is just unrivalled. You've got the beach. There's also a nice sense of community. 

Megan:  The community feel just makes you feel like you're at home, away from home. 

Rikki:  I think it's got a really good mix of independent businesses. 

Luke: There's so many local independent businesses. 

Daniel:  You can walk everywhere. 

Samantha:  When the sun is shining, there is nowhere better than Portsmouth. 

Holly:  You're only ever five/ten minute walk away from the seafront. 

Antony:  It's a very cosmopolitan city. It's got so much to offer. 

Nehanda: Commercial Road, you have the city centre and the hub where it's all lively.  

Nathan:  Student nightlife is really, really good. Lots of nightclubs. Lots stuff to do. 

Nehanda:  But then as soon as you come to Southsea it's more like a lazy seaside town like you get to go to the beach. 

Samantha:  You just have to go down to the beach or the common on a sunny day and everyone's having picnics. It's just beautiful. 

Holly:  Or you can enjoy the pubs and the clubs or the theatre in the main city centre. 

Gareth:  I love that kind of vibrancy of the city. 

Lee-Anne:  The weather is milder than other parts of England, so if you're someone who doesn't really want it to be cold, always, it's perfect here. It will rain, but it's still perfect. 

Antony:  I think that it's the perfect place to come and study a degree. 

Gareth:  I love it. I would highly recommend it for anyone. 

Eliska: It's a big enough city to not be afraid to express yourself, but it's also small enough to be heard.