Only Portsmouth has Connected Degrees
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What is a Connected Degree?
Most of our undergraduate courses offer you the flexibility to choose when to take your placement: either before your final year or after you’ve completed your degree. Known as Connected Degrees, this unique option puts you in control of your university experience.
Portsmouth is the only UK university offering this innovative approach to optional work placements, allowing you to pursue real-world work experience at the time that best suits your personal and career goals.
Introducing Connected Degrees
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Introducing Connected Degrees. 3 year course with a 4th year placement.
Connect your course directly to your future career.
Portsmouth is the only UK university to give students this option.
Traditional unis only offer a placement in your 3rd year.
At Portsmouth, you can prioritise what matters to you.
Career-ready
Take the extra time to find your perfect placement.
Community
Stay with the same friends throughout your studies.
Support
Glide into professional life with full university support.
Flexibility
If you prefer, you can still choose a 3rd year placement.
You’ll graduate at the end of your 4th year, whether it’s study or placement.
UK students can start a Connected Degree from September 2024.
Connect your degree to your ambitions at Portsmouth.
Explore the UK’s only 3 year course with 4th year placement.
Discover Connected Degrees.
Connected Degrees are designed to
- Enhance your employability
- Provide practical experience
- Build your confidence and a professional mindset
- Improve your job prospects
Placement year benefits
- Boost your job prospects and potential starting salary
- Build your professional network before graduating
- Increase your workplace skills and access to professional roles
- Graduate with a professional mindset and industry experience
Taking your placement after second year
- Potential to be invited back for a graduate role job
- Boost your chance of getting a 2:1 or first class degree
- Use your final year to explore and apply for jobs
Taking your placement after third year
- Potential to get a job offer from your placement provider
- Study with your friends in your third year
- Use your full degree journey to consider placement options
University of Portsmouth Ranks 12th in RateMyPlacement’s Best Universities for Work Experience 2025/26
We’re now the highest-ranked university in our region and one of the best in the UK for work experience opportunities - as rated by our own students.
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We'll help you find the best work placement for your studies, and connect you with businesses who partner with us like multinational pharmaceutical companies, national health trusts, national sports clubs and schools across the UK.
