STUDENT support.
Whether you need help with your study skills or other areas of your life, at Portsmouth you ' ll be a part of a community that cares about you.
Learn a language for free
Our Institution-wide Language Programme( IWLP) allows all campusbased students to learn a new language alongside their degree for free.
Careers and Employability Service
Advice and guidance, online skills workshops and interview practice. Helping you to secure part-time or voluntary roles during your studies and supporting with graduate jobs and professional development when you graduate.
Student Mobility Team
For any student keen to go abroad, the team can help with short-term placements abroad – these can be things like research or work placements, or even summer schools.
LinkedIn Learning
Enhance your skills and knowledge with free access to LinkedIn Learning.
24 / 7 Library
Our spacious, comfy, well-equipped library is open all year round, with 24 / 7 access for students during term time. You can access round-the-clock, online chat to help you find the information you need for your degree.
Maths Café
Free, friendly maths advice and help regardless of your course.
Students’ Union
The home of student-led change, representation, support, facilities, services, events, groups and activities.
Disability Advice
Offering guidance to disabled students and the wider university community, to enable individuals to reach their full academic potential.
Student Wellbeing
Free, confidential help and advice for emotional wellbeing and mental health – from same day advice, group events and activities, to one-to-one counselling and support.
International Student Advice Team
If you’ re joining from another country, the team can help you to get settled in Portsmouth by offering advice about visas, working alongside your studies and guidance for students with families.
English language support
Our Pre-Sessional English courses and In-Sessional English modules provide academic English support, so you can study effectively before and during your postgraduate course.
Student Housing Team
Helping you find the right accommodation – from halls of residence to private rentals.
Spiritual and emotional support
Open to all students, the Chaplaincy offers confidential support, prayer and reflection spaces, and a comfortable lounge – it’ s a peaceful place to meet friends. There are also dedicated Islamic prayer facilities.
‘ I struggle with dyslexia and dyspraxia— Portsmouth offers so much in the way of additional support, not only in this area but for a whole range of disabilities. Don’ t be afraid to ask for help, you’ re not alone.’
Gaia Cawley
MSc Criminal Justice
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