University of Portsmouth

New centre for adult nursing education

A new state-of-the-art centre for nursing, health and care practitioners was recently launched at the University of Portsmouth. The centre has been set-up for students to learn in realistic acute and community clinical settings.

The Centre for Simulation in Health and Care will provide new learning opportunities to students in the University’s newly launched Adult Nursing Degree programme. The centre was officially opened by Professor Jane Cummings, the Chief Nursing Officer for England.

The simulated work environments provide unique opportunities for acute and community-based learning, which will help students respond to challenges facing the acute health sector. It will give students from a range of subject areas such as Nursing, Social Work, Paramedicas, Forensics and Pharmacy the opportunity to learn in a safe and real learning environment.

Televic Interpreter Training Suite

Portsmouth has installed the very latest Interpreter Training Suite from Televic, a leader in professional communication technology. This brand-new facility has been specifically designed for masters and undergraduate Interpreting programmes. Students will participate in simulated conferences and meetings where they will learn professional interpreting skills as well as transferable skills such as public communication. The suite will offer the opportunity to work in a variety of languages and give students the opportunity to improve their skills as professional interpreters and delegates.

The University of Portsmouth has a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) – one of only four Gold-rated universities in the south east of England.

The TEF is the UK Government’s first assessment of university teaching. A panel of experts, including academics, students and employer representatives decided the Teaching Excellence Framework awards.

The panel judged that the University of Portsmouth “delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.”

Students choosing Portsmouth will be studying at a highly ranked university. The Gold-rating sees the institution ranked among the top 20% of the 299 UK universities and colleges that entered the TEF.

The support that the University offers students, the state-of-the-art facilities, and the way Portsmouth prepares students for successful careers after graduation are major factors in the Gold rating.

A distinctive student experience and a technology inclusive approach designed to prepare students for future careers are contributing factors to the award. Students are taught by dedicated academics who are familiar with the latest developments in their industries.

The 2017 National Student Survey (NSS) found that overall satisfaction is 88% at the University of Portsmouth. This is higher than the national average for the 11th year in a row and places Portsmouth in the top 15% of UK institutions for overall student satisfaction.

The University of Portsmouth is divided into five faculties with outstanding facilities and expert teaching staff.

• The Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries comprises courses, research, enterprise and innovation activities concerned with the practice, analysis and criticism of the creative industries.

Architecture and Art and Design courses are prominent study options in this faculty.

• The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers courses and undertakes research in a wide range of subjects such as languages, criminology and education among others.

The Modern Languages course provides options such as translation and interpreting and language for professional communication.

TESOL and Translations is a practical, accredited course designed for language graduates and practicing translators.

• The Faculty of Business and Law has an excellent record in teaching and research. Portsmouth Business School brings together a number of programmes which help launch and advance careers. Portsmouth Law School is a highly-regarded provider of legal education.

The faculty offers the Accounting, Economics and Finance, Business and Management and Law and Criminology study options among others.

• The Faculty of Science has a reputation for excellence in both research and teaching. Each department features top-of-the-range facilities, international researchers and knowledgeable staff. The Science department has close working relationships with many industrial and professional employers, which prepares students for a career in the science field and beyond.
• The Faculty of Technology offers advanced teaching and research in fields such as Engineering, Civil Engineering and Computing.

Popular fields of study in this faculty are Computing and Engineering that offer accredited courses and advanced research opportunities.

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The University of Portsmouth has course specific entry requirements but students need to meet generic conditions for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Specific entry requirements are detailed on each course page. As a guide, for degree level study, applicants need to have the equivalent of:

• 2 or 3 good 'A' Levels (GCE Advanced Level)
• Or a recognised Access/Foundation course
• Or an International Baccalaureate (minimum score 24)
• Or an EDEXCEL (BTEC) National Certificate or Diploma (Merit profile)
• Or High School Leaving Certificate, if it is deemed equivalent to 'A' Level Standard
• Some courses have higher entry requirements, especially where they are recognised by professional bodies.

As a guide, for masters level applications, applicants will need to have:

• A good degree pass in a relevant discipline or equivalent, or
• Relevant work experience in the appropriate field

Every application is considered individually and many factors such as maturity, motivation and work experience are considered in support of the application.

Applications are welcome from students with advanced standing for direct entry to Portsmouth programmes. Students should forward copies of their transcripts (in English) with their application forms, so that an assessment can be made with regard to recognition of previous study.

The applicant’s level of English must be sufficient for studying the chosen course. The student must be able to contribute to classes and pass assignments and examinations. As a general guide, the following English language requirements must be fulfilled:

• IELTS 5.5 for foundation
• IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate and
• IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 for postgraduate entry

Specific scores might be required depending on the course.

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Portsmouth offers excellent facilities including a model pharmacy, courtroom, forensics house, creative studios, tv studios and cutting-edge laboratories. As a city campus, all teaching facilities and most of the residences are in the centre of Portsmouth. The campus is made up of over 40 buildings with green grass spaces and communal areas such as cafés and shops.

The University has invested £150 million into buildings and resources over the last 10 years to give students facilities that will prepare them for the working world, and to assist researchers in pursuing groundbreaking studies in their field.

Learning at Portsmouth is much more than being in a lecture theatre. For many of the courses, students work in real-life learning environments such as a courtroom or pharmacy. These simulated environments demonstrate the strong professionalism of the courses and prepare learners for employment.

Students have access to free internet, WiFi and various computer suites across campus, all with sophisticated computer technology.

Open 24/7 during term time, the library provides:

• Access to over 380,000 books, 600,000 e-books and 41,000 journals, with extensive off-campus access to e-resources
• Access to various DVDs, maps, online newspapers and microfilms
• A wealth of PCs, laptops and Apple Macs available for student use, with free WiFi throughout
• The ability to borrow books from other libraries
• Group study rooms
• Courses to help with stud and research

The student IT support centre provides 24/7 IT support, and hands-on assistance with problems.

International students are expected to be fully self-supporting whilst studying at Portsmouth. Before being granted a visa to come and study in the UK, the student must submit proof of adequate financial provision.

The British government, however, offers some awards to international students through the British Council. Applications are through British Council offices in the student’s home country.

• The PassPort Bursary gives a fee reduction in the first year of study for a self-funded international student. It applies to all degree courses with fees of £13,200 and above for 2018 entry. Applicants from eligible countries do not need to apply for the bursary eligible applicants will be entered automatically.
• Global Outreach Access to Learning (GOAL) Awards are bursaries that give students a fee reduction in the first year of study. It applies to all degree courses with fees of £13,200 or above for 2018 entry.

Some scholarships are available to help with the financial costs of going to university. These include the following:

• Santander Scholarships: The scholarships, which take the form of a fee waiver are awarded on academic merit. Eligible candidates, in receipt of an unconditional offer, are invited to apply for the scholarship.
• Chevening Scholarships: The highly sought-after scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. Awards are typically for a one-year masters degree in any subject.
• Commonwealth Scholarships: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission supports scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development.
• School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Scholarships: A number of scholarships are available in the faculty of Science for students from Nigeria and Ghana with a 20% fee reduction for a selection of full-time postgraduate courses.
• GREAT Scholarships: GREAT Scholarships are available to students from India and China and are offered in partnership with the British Council.