University of Portsmouth
We’re proud to be a breath of fresh air in the academic world – a place where everyone gets the supp...
We’re proud to be a breath of fresh air in the academic world – a place where everyone gets the support they need to achieve their best.
We’re always discovering. We don’t fit the mould, we break it. Just as the world keeps moving, so do we.
We’re closely involved with our local community and we take our ideas into the global marketplace. We partner with business, industry and government to set the course for a better future. And we educate and transform the lives of our students to help them achieve their potential.
We stand out, not just in the UK but in the world. We excel in research areas from cosmology and astrophysics to cyber security, forensics and sport science.
Since the first day we opened our doors, we've looked towards the future. And we're here to help you shape it.
Overall IELTS Academic: 5.5 (with at least 5.5 in each section)
Minimum overall: 6.0
No individual skill below: 5.5
Postgraduate Degree (Master’s/PhD)
You’ll receive a CAS by email once you have:
Accepted an unconditional firm offer
Paid your tuition deposit or shown official sponsorship
Completed the CAS Shield eligibility assessment
Received ATAS clearance (if required) en.wikipedia.org+15port.ac.uk+15port.ac.uk+15
Earliest issuance: 3 months before your course start date reddit.com+8port.ac.uk+8ask.shiksha.com+8
Processing time: typically at least 3 working days after meeting all conditions
Typical offers vary per course:
A‑Levels: e.g. AAB–ABB
UCAS points: ~104–136 points
BTEC Extended Diplomas: DDD–DDM
International Baccalaureate: ~25–31 points reddit.com+10port.ac.uk+10port.ac.uk+10
Equivalents accepted: T‑Levels, Access Diplomas, Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, etc.
Academic Qualifications: Offers are made based on A‑levels, BTECs, IB, T‑levels, or equivalent international qualifications. Typical offers range around AAB–ABB (128–136 UCAS points)
Holistic Review: In addition to grades, factors considered include: personal statement, reference letters, relevant experience, portfolios/tests/interviews (when required), and extenuating circumstances
Application Process
Apply via UCAS (deadline ~end of January for most courses; earlier for Medicine, Vet, and Oxbridge) reddit.com+10port.ac.uk+10port.ac.uk+10
Some courses (e.g., part-time, credit transfer) may allow direct applications
Available to full-time undergraduates who make Portsmouth their firm UCAS choice.
Apply via the Student Home Portal once you’ve accepted your offer.
Apply by 20 June 2025 to be guaranteed a room for the 2025–26 academic year
Centrally located, 99% offer en‑suite private bathrooms, furnished with bed, desk, drawers, and free Wi‑Fi. Utilities included.
Contracts typically run for 40 weeks (the full academic year) – semester‑only contracts available for one-semester courses
We're here whenever you need us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.