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Get started on your postgraduate journey
Find out how to get the most out of university as a postgraduate student
Congratulations on joining us. We're excited to welcome you to our university.
Find everything you need to get started on your course. Read about how you'll be taught through a blended and connected learning experience. And prepare yourself for the year ahead.
Your first month
Joining the University – register for your course
Welcome Month – activities and events
International students – info for before and after you arrive in the UK, including International Orientation
Postgraduate Research students – how the Graduate School can help throughout your research degree
Getting started on your course
Postgraduate induction timetables – meet your fellow students and the staff leading your course
Student ID Cards – access your classes, the University bus and more
Key Dates – dates for teaching blocks, consolidation weeks, Christmas, Easter and summer breaks
Guide to University terminology – a handy guide will help you understand the meanings of university words and phrases
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Making friends
Join our Discord – meet other new students on our Discord chat groups
Student societies and groups – meet like-minded people with similar interests from faith, cultural and academic societies
Sports tasters and clubs – make friends for life and stay active
Student Charter – be a role model by valuing everyone you meet in our island community
Res Life social events – a programme of social events and activities in halls common rooms
Support with your learning
Learning essentials
Pre-arrival modules – prepare for a new way of learning with our modules on transitioning to University, learning in higher education and values and expectations of the University.
Student engagement and attendance – how to register your attendance, including swiping your student card at teaching rooms
Support with your studies
MyPort Hub – whether you have questions about modules, assessments, or extenuating circumstances, the MyPort Hub is your first port of call
In-Sessional English – improve your written and spoken English for University
Academic Skills – get help with writing and managing assessments
Maths Cafe – support with dealing with numbers and statistics
ASDAC – if you have a disability or require support for an additional learning need, our ASDAC team can help you make the adjustments you need
Learning resources at University
Library services – access books, journals, referencing support and more on campus or at home
Virtual learning environment – your online learning materials and course activities are on Moodle
IT Services – here’s how you can log in to our Wifi, Google Apps and remote resources, including our virtual private network (VPN)
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Looking after your health
Your health and wellbeing matters to us, and it's important for your learning too. Don’t forget to:
- Register with a doctor near where you’ll be living so you can access NHS health services while you're at uni. You can change doctors at any time, say if you move house or your course ends.
- Get your vaccinations up to date to protect yourself and others.
- If you’re an international student, check out our guide to accessing NHS services
Our Student Wellbeing Service offers easy-to-access daily advice sessions, short-term and personalised 1:1 support, resources and guides for help with different issues, and workshops, courses, events and support groups to connect with others. You can contact them for help at any time during your course.
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Manage your money
Our Student Finance Support team is here to help you budget and make your money go further. They can offer:
- Financial support for students facing hardship - our University Support Fund offers grants to students to help with costs like rent, bills, food and more.
- Advice on managing your money - including money-saving tips, setting a monthly budget, and balancing a part-time job with study.
- Help with applying for financial support - such as scholarships and bursaries, and more.
Life in Portsmouth
When you first get to Portsmouth, here are some ideas to help you get to know living in the city.
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Find your way around the city and the campus
Getting to campus – there are plenty of options for getting around Portsmouth including our free term-time uni buses which run to and from campus.
Getting around campus – you can also download a campus map or check out your building locations before you get here.
Welcome to new students from our current students
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