We aim to help you grow into a knowledgeable , independent graduate . Our approach recognises that every student differs in terms of the time and space they need for learning in higher education .

Wherever you ’ re coming from , and wherever you want to go , this is how we ’ ll help you get set to achieve in your future career and make a positive contribution to society :

• you ’ ll feel engaged in a modern , inclusive , personalised and highly supportive learning environment

• we carefully blend different types of teaching – from face-to-face seminars , to streamed lectures – so you can engage with different course content in the most effective way , and get ready for the hybrid professional environments of the new era

• opportunities like international exchanges , work placements and live projects with employers can broaden your horizons

• extensive digital resources and access to modern simulation facilities help to create a rich environment to learn in

• your course curriculum will bring you close to the latest research and developments in professional practice

• you ’ ll develop into a truly independent learner – and we ’ ll challenge you to grow , achieve and succeed

• if studying full time doesn ’ t suit your lifestyle , take a look at our flexible ways to learn on pages 152 – 159

‘ I chose Portsmouth because it ' s one of the top unis for Criminology . In the classroom we do practicals that are exactly what the police do . There are industry experts that you can ' t get anywhere else and there is a really good support system , especially for estranged students . ’

Outstanding learning every day

Our approach to teaching is geared towards giving you everything you ’ ll need to stand out .

Here ’ s how we help you thrive in the world of employment :

• lecturers are experts in their fields , which means you ’ ll learn from people who are actively engaged in professional practice and developing new knowledge

• the curriculum is informed by our world-leading research , so you can explore the latest theories , test new ideas and maybe even contribute to a fresh discovery

• many of our learning environments simulate workplaces – from our mock courtroom to our industrystandard newsroom , professional interpreter suite , and our Bloomberg Suite which features the same analytic software used by City traders

Find out more about BA ( Hons ) International Relations on page 114 .

Leaving the classroom to change lives

We bring real-life practice into our courses and out into the community :

• student dental teams provide treatment to NHS patients in our Dental Academy

• law students provide free legal advice to members of the community in our Law Clinic

• sport and exercise science students run coaching courses at local schools

• students in our Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries engage with a wide range of charities and community partners

Careers advice tailored to your ambition

From the day you arrive , to five years after graduation , you can tap into the expertise of our Careers and Employability Service . They offer free help with everything from career planning , work experience and volunteering , to part-time and full-time job opportunities and starting a business . No wonder they were voted Top 20 in the UK by students ( StudentCrowd 2021 ).

Leah Jackson , BSc ( Hons ) Criminology and Forensic Studies

Find out more about BSc ( Hons ) Criminology and Forensic Studies on page 78 .

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