Work-related learning

Our courses are designed to give you a range of transferable skills , so you can show employers you ’ ve got what it takes to hit the ground running Working environments such as our Dental Academy and industry-standard newsroom for journalism students let you develop and practise real-world skills for your professional career Many courses are accredited , approved or recognised by Professional Statutory Regulatory Bodies – this shows employers you ’ ve got the specialist knowledge and skills needed for those professions Our Innovation Connect programme helps students get started with their own businesses Students can make an impact while they study , with over 3,000 students a year engaging with real-life businesses and organisations We organise regular visits from employers , many of which run career-specific seminars , to give you a head start on your job hunt

Part-time work

Many students choose to work part time while they study Portsmouth is a city with a wide range of part-time jobs The Careers and Employability Service can help you find part-time work In a typical year , we advertise hundreds of part-time opportunities with a wide range of employers and the University

Getting you on the career ladder

The Careers and Employability Service can help you develop your abilities and find opportunities to achieve your ambitions You can access the Service for free from day one of year one , to up to five years after you graduate Career planning advice Help to find and apply for graduate jobs Support to start your own business Personal tutor who can provide guidance on professional development

Placements with world-leading companies

We ’ re one of the best universities in the UK for career prospects for a reason , and one of them is our world-class placements . With over 3,000 students a year engaging with real-life businesses and organisations , operating both domestically and globally , if you ’ re looking to get some incredible work experience during your studies , Portsmouth is your place . Work placement years are available with most courses .

Placement organisations include :

Citizens Advice Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Microsoft Portsmouth Football Club

Learning on the job

Our dedicated placement offices facilitate work experience with local , national and international employers No matter how long or short , any work placement gives you a real edge when starting your career . The contacts you make and the experiences and achievements you can put on your CV make a great impression , and you might even be invited back to start your graduate career We provide you with a range of volunteering opportunities , so you can gain valuable skills and professional experience We have our own in-house Graduate Recruitment Consultancy which can help you to find graduate roles with local employers

Be your own boss

Instead of working for an employer during your placement year , a self-employed placement can take your burgeoning ideas and turn them into a concrete business , all while studying for your degree .

We ’ ve got loads of ways to help you get started and make your business a success :

Business support and skills development in the form of activities such as RoutetoStartUp , the Enterprise Programme , InspireMe talks and expert-lead clinics Free hot desking at our University Innovation Centre Opportunities to win accolades and funding Regular one-to-one support from the

BAE Systems Bosch IBM Walt Disney UK

' I enjoy the psychology part of my course as I want to work with children and their mental health . The most exciting part has been the placement opportunity I had . '

Airbus Sky Network Rail

The chance to network with and learn from like-minded people , including our Entrepreneurs in Residence and the student-led Entrepreneurs Society

All you need is an idea , and the passion to see it through , and we ' ll be by your side , helping to nurture your business whilst you are studying with us and up to five years after you graduate .

' With support from the University , I ’ ve been able to separate my personal life , my business and my studies which has been monumental for me . I ’ ve been able to easily network with other businesses and students within a friendly and supportive environment .'

Henry Brenton , Founder of FarFly Media

of our graduates are in work and / or further study .

( HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019 / 20 )

Charlie Dalby BA ( Hons ) Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology