Wednesday 30 October, 5.00pm -7.00pm
We’re looking forward to meeting you, virtually.
You can access the event from 4.50pm on the day. We suggest you arrive by 6.00pm to get the most out of your virtual visit.
The schedule at a glance
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5.00pm - 7.00pm: Drop in hubs
Master's courses | Research degrees | Degree Apprenticeships | Work-based degrees | Master's students -
5.00pm - 7.00pm: Information hub | Chat to students
Speak to our range of expert support teams | Meet current Master's and PhD students -
5.30pm: Live webinars
Funding your postgrad study | How to apply | Information for international students -
6.00pm: Live webinars
Making a successful PhD application | Student Q&A Panel -
6.30pm: Live webinars
Funding your postgrad study | How to apply | Information for international students | Work-based Master's study
Drop in hubs
Stop by between 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
Master's courses
Our faculty teams will be on hand to discuss your Master's, PgDip or PgCert of interest. Enquire about entry requirements, timetables, modules, assessment modes and more.
Degree Apprenticeships
Ask the team about our range of Master's Level Degree Apprenticeships that enable you to study one day a week, alongside your full time job.
Work-based Master's courses
Talk to the team about our range of flexible work-based degrees designed for busy professionals, in full-time employment.
Research degrees
Our Graduate School team and current PhD students will talk you through the research degrees we offer, finding a pre-defined PhD project, and research funding options.
Live webinars
Starting at 5.30pm AND 6.30pm (duration 25 mins). *Repeated twice.
Funding your postgrad study
Our Student Finance team will give an overview of the available funding options, application processes and repayment. *For UK students.
How to apply
Our Admissions team will explain our application process step-by-step, highlighting key considerations and timescales.
Tips for international students
Our global team will share key considerations if you're applying from elsewhere in the world. From your visa, fees, to language courses, they're on hand to help.
Starting at 6.00pm (duration 25 mins)
Making a successful PhD application
We'll introduce our research degree programmes, and share practical advice for writing a research proposal.
Student Q&A Panel
Hear from current students about their experiences of studying and living in Portsmouth, and ask them your questions.
Starting at 6.30pm (duration 25 mins)
Work-based Master's study
We'll introduce our range of flexible, work-based Master's level Degree Apprenticeships and Learning at Work courses, covering all the need to knows if you plan on combining your study with your work.
Information Hub
You can speak one-to-one with our expert teams about any services or additional support you need:
- Admissions
- Careers and Employability
- Degree Apprenticeships
- International Student Support
- Sport and Recreation
- Student Finance
- Student Housing
- Tuition Fees Enquiries
- University Library
Chat to our students
Studying with us is a great choice, and there’s no better proof than the success of our students.
Hear their stories, and ask them all your burning questions to find out what it’s really like to be a Portsmouth postgrad. You can:
- Join a scheduled Q&A panel at 6.00pm (duration 25 mins).
- Chat one-to-one to Master’s students in the Master's Student Hub between 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
- Meet PhD students in the Research Degrees Hub between 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
Get to know our campus and Portsmouth
Take in what Portsmouth has to offer with our campus tour and city guide videos. Plus, with our brand new Virtual experience, you can discover panoramic views of our buildings, step into teaching labs, take a look around the leisure facilities and much more.
On-demand information
You'll also have the opportunity to browse videos, pages and useful information about postgrad study at Portsmouth in between attending live sessions and speaking to our friendly teams in their chat booths.
Navigating our virtual event
The technical bit
Our event is hosted on a series of web pages that offer a range of live webinars and chat booths, all of which are hosted in Zoom. These live activities are complemented by on-demand content that you can browse at your leisure.
To ensure you get the best experience from the event, we advise that you join using a desktop or laptop computer.
How does Zoom work?
Zoom is easy and intuitive to use. You don't need to register for an account or set up a profile to access our event. Simply click on the ‘Speak to us now in Zoom’ or ‘Join the live webinar’ link(s) and you’ll be taken into the relevant Zoom booth, where our teams or speakers will be waiting to meet you. You may find yourself in a waiting room, please just wait for our staff to let you in. This shouldn’t take more than a few minutes and allows our staff to wrap up their conversation with the previous visitor.
To engage with us, use your device's camera and microphone, or if you prefer, you can use the chat function to type your questions for us. You may be invited to join a breakout rooms for a one-to-one discussion. Zoom will generate instructions to follow in this scenario.
Frequently asked questions
Can I talk to someone about my course or research subject area?
Yes! If you're interested in one of our Master's courses, visit your Faculty Hub and one of the team will be able to answer your questions, or assign you a breakout room to chat one-to-one with your Course Leader.
Interested in a research degree? Call into the Research Degrees Hub where you'll meet a range of research staff and PhD students.
Which Faculty Hub do I need to visit?
To find a course representative, make your way to your Faculty Hub. If you’re unsure which of our five faculties your course sits in, call into our Help desk and we’ll confirm this for you. Alternatively, check the emails we sent you in the lead up to the event - we included it there.
Can I speak to a current Master's or PhD student?
Yes! Head into the Master's Student Hub or Research Degrees Hub, there you’ll meet a range of current Master’s and Research degree students, respectively.
How do I get info about student support and professional services?
You’ll find support teams like Student Finance, Housing and Careers at our Information Hub. They'll all be waiting to take your questions.
Are the live webinars being recorded?
Yes! We're recording all of the live webinars, they'll be made available as soon as possible for your to re-watch or catch up.
My issue isn't listed here
For all other queries – particularly if you have a question to ask before the event starts – please email postgraduate@port.ac.uk.