Join a webinar to learn more about our courses
Sign up for a live webinar to find out what it's like to study a Humanities and Social Sciences course, and about student life in Portsmouth
Explore our subjects with a webinar
Humanities and Social Sciences covers a wide range of disciplines - from politics and international relations, to education, criminology, sociology, history, literature and languages.
If you're thinking about studying one of these subjects at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, our webinars will show you what you can achieve at the University of Portsmouth.
Sign up for one of our live webinars today to:
- Learn more about your chosen subject from an academic from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Discover the skills you'll gain that will make you more employable
- Find out about the facilities available to you here at the University, whether you study on campus or online
- Hear more about the city of Portsmouth
- Have the opportunity to ask questions
Each webinar will last approximately one hour. We'll also record the webinars and upload them here so that you can watch them in your own time.
Undergraduate webinars
Pick a subject area and sign up now to learn more about studying an undergraduate Humanities and Social Sciences course
BSc Criminology and Cybercrime
The BSc Criminology and Cybercrime webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Simona Ciobotaru, Course Leader for the course, Dr Leah Fox (Associate Head of Global Engagement), Jenny Hyde (Senior Global Officer), and Emily Chepkosgei (Regional Officer).
BA English Language and Linguistics
The BA English Language and Linguistics webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Lee Oakley, Course Leader, and Ruth Walton, Senior Global Officer.
BA English Literature
The BA English Literature webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Dr Christopher Pittard, Course Leader, and Ruth Walton, Senior Global Officer.
BA History and BA History and Politics
The BA History and BA History and Politics webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Dr Mathias Seiter, Course Leader for both courses, and Ruth Walton, Senior Global Officer.
BA International Relations and Politics
The BA International Relations and Politics webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Dr Ed Stoddard, Course Leader, and Ruth Walton, Senior Global Officer.
BSc Sociology
The BSc Sociology webinar has now taken place. Learn more about our BSc Sociology course and two of the other course options we offer in this field - BSc Sociology with Criminology and BSc Sociology with Psychology.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Sociology course team and Ruth Walton, Senior Global Officer.
Postgraduate webinars
Choose a subject area and register now to learn more about studying a postgraduate Humanities and Social Sciences course
Study a Postgraduate degree in Criminal Justice
The "Study a Postgraduate degree in Criminal Justice" webinar has taken
place.
To find more information about the pathways in:
- MSc Forensic Investigation
- MSc Economic Crime
- MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security
- MSc Criminal Psychology
- MSc International Criminal Justice and Intelligence,
you can watch the recording below hosted by Helen Earwaker.
Postgraduate courses in education
This webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by David Mather, Course Leader of our MSc Educational Leadership and Management course, and Dr Ann Emerson, Course Leader of our MA Education Studies, plus Emma Schlesinger, Senior Global Officer.
MA International Relations and MA International Relations with Politics
The MA International Relations and MA International Relations and Politics webinar has now taken place.
It explored the differences and options between two courses.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Dr Isabelle Cheng, Course Leader, and Ruth Walton, Senior Global Officer.
MA Naval History
The MA Naval History webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Dr Matthew Heaslip, Course Leader.
MA Victorian Gothic
The MA Victorian Gothic: History, Literature and Culture webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Dr Karl Bell, Course Leader.
MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL
The MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Quyen Tran and Dr Peter Watkins, members of the course team, plus Regional Officers, Chinelo Konwea, Ouddy R and Md Nuruzzaman.
MA Business Communication for International Leadership
The MA Business Communication for International Leadership webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Monalisa Haque, Course Leader, and Chinelo Konwea, Regional Manager.
MA Translation Studies
The MA Translation Studies webinar has now taken place.
You can watch the recording below, hosted by Dr Begoña Rodriguez, Course Leader.
About the University of Portsmouth
- We are located on the South Coast of England and just 90 minutes from London by direct train.
- We have over 5,200 international and EU students who love studying here who are part of a 25,000-strong student community.
- We give you outstanding academic and personal support, excellent facilities, and access to career support to set you up for a successful career after graduation.
- We have 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings.