If the typical way of achieving a degree doesn ' t suit your lifestyle , we can offer a range of alternatives . Over the next eight pages , you ' ll discover flexibility and choice .

Applicants without

formal qualifications

If you don ’ t have a traditional academic background , don ’ t worry . We hope people with all kinds of experience will join our diverse community .

You can demonstrate talent and potential through routes other than formal qualifications like , A levels and BTECs . Our admissions staff can advise you on the following pathways to higher education .

Foundation year ( Year 0 )

Maybe you don ’ t have A levels in required subjects , you didn ’ t get the grades , or your qualifications are not recognised ? A foundation year ( also known as a ‘ year zero ’) is a different way into university . It will give you the knowledge you need to move on to the first year of a regular degree programme .

We have the following courses with the foundation year route :

• Business HND

• Creative Computing with Foundation Year

• Engineering and Technology with Foundation Year

• Media and Communication with Foundation Year

• Science with Foundation Year

Mature students

Over 21 and without formal qualifications ? You may still get a place on a degree course at Portsmouth .

We ’ re happy to take into account relevant work and life experience , enthusiasm and potential . You can be sure of the best support here , from one-to-one help with essay writing and assignments , to childcare .

Flexible ways to achieve a degree

BETTER DAYS BEGIN WHEN YOU CAN FIT YOUR STUDIES AROUND YOUR NEEDS , OR GET INTO HIGHER EDUCATION WITHOUT TRADITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Access courses

Want to study at university but left school without the necessary qualifications ? An Access to Higher Education ( HE ) course will give you all the knowledge and skills you need to progress to a degree . Courses usually take one year to complete but you can take them on a part-time basis instead . In England and Wales , most Access to HE courses are delivered in further education colleges . For more information , visit accesstohe . ac . uk .

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