Great year despite covid I am now going in to my second year at uni of Portsmouth and I really can’t wait to get started. Given the circumstances of last year with covid, my lecturers did everything they could to give us the best experience and help possible. We even managed to get a lot of face to face teaching and lab work which was a lot more than other people could get. The university RESLIFE team are also brilliant, when I had issues within my flat, reslife helped to resolve and sort them straight away. I had a great first year and I’m sure it’ll only get better.

Criminology and Forensic Studies Student My experience at the University of Portsmouth has been more than I imagine in many different aspects. My course is both practical and coursework base, allowing me to broaden many skills I never had before coming here. You can also participate in one-to-one tutor meetings to discuss your progress and if you need extra help with your studies. The university also has strong connections with different companies and partnerships if you want a work placement or study abroad year. In my first year, I lived in Chaucer House in an en-suite room. In my second year, I moved into a house and finally a flat both 10 mins away from the uni. The University campus is within a 15 to 20min walking distance range, so transport in Portsmouth is not a problem because you can walk everywhere. The student union has over 150 societies, all ranging from sports, cultural and course-focused ones. There’s plenty to choose from!

I've just finished my first year of study at UoP... I've just finished my first year of study at UoP and, despite the difficulties of the pandemic, have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Online lectures and seminars have been engaging and tutors are always available to support with tricky materials or discuss coursework queries. The city-campus style of the uni means that I get to explore the beautiful city on my way to lecture buildings, and the testing facilities have allowed me to feel safe going back to face-to-face teaching. Overall, a brilliant experience so far and I cannot wait to start my studies again in October!

Business Information Systems Student I studied Business Information Systems and it was a fantastic course for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the support that I got from my lecturers, they were really great. Any time I could pop into their office for a chat/coffee and talk about a specific topic that I was struggling with during my coursework assignment. They would sit down with me and help me to understand which boosted my confidence. I learnt a mixture of modules which helped me decide which career path I would like to go into when I graduate. I loved the fact that whilst having the lectures I was able to put that into context by doing the practical sessions. The lecturers have really good knowledge in their field and are very interactive. Secondaly, I had a great opportunity to go out on a placement year working with an organisation in the industry which was one of the greatest things I enjoyed. I was able to network with other students and employees, work on critical projects, provide value back to the company and develop new skills and understand how the world of work actually is. The University of Portsmouth really helped me prepare to gain a placement by providing me with feedback on my CV & Cover letter. The Careers and Employability team helped me develop my interview skills. I now feel confident when attending interviews and assessment centres. Overall my University experience was great as in Portsmouth there are so many things I did as a student from walking along the Southea beach, joining different societies and going to movies with my friends at Vue Cinema. As I have enjoyed my Univeristy experience I am now going to do a Masters which I am excited about!

International Relations Student About to go into my 3rd and final year at UoP. As an international student I was nervous about attending uni in a whole new country but I can say that I have had a good experience at UoP. There is a lot of support for international students, and the vast majority of staff and students are extremely welcoming. My course has been interesting, yet challenging. Doing second year online didn't really help but I still felt like I had a good level of support and communication from the university, which was great.