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I graduated from Portsmouth University, and my honest review is that this University doesn't care about the students or their learning! I struggled quite a bit with no support or help from the teachers, I understand our research and theory, learning is all made by us but there are some things you still need to understand better and need support on and yet you don't get that, this is my experiences and my opinions and how I felt altogether as a whole.There are lucking in the teaching environment which needs improving, support are not present when needed and struggles, stress and worries are not addressed, I felt lost half of the times so it was a horrible experience for me and I wish no one goes through like me.

- I would NOT recommend this university to anyone, they only care about getting money and not fulfilling their job.- they will literally have any kind of student on their course, especially if they DON’T speak English!- sadly there were several students who committed suicide and the university swept it under the rug, there was no emails or condolences, no support for mental health.- the well being service is absolutely RUBBISH, I saw a horrific lady (Naomi) who was atrocious.- the university was AWFUL regarding the covid period, they didn’t even offer to reimburse or reduce the costs of the fees.- the vice chancellor, ‘GRAHAM GALBRAITH’ is an AWFUL RUDE man, he only cares about lining his pocket, he DOES NOT care about the students.- I had a lecturer who was my tutor too, I informed her I was having suicidal thoughts, which ended up to me being hospitalised, she NEVER responded to my email, the university had done NOTHING about it.- during my masters course, my class was full of Bangladeshi students who spoke NO ENGLISH, bearing in mind my course was based on the English language. they spoke their language during class and was very rude and distracting, I had spoken and written emails to (Nick) about this who simply disregarded it, which lead to me not attending class due to my stress levels and concentration being affected, especially my anxiety.- I had a class where the lecturer ‘n vince’ arrived over half an hour late and brought alone a very loud and distracting child, she did not have the decency to apologise for her lateness, bearing in mind the classes are 45mins long. I have had communications with her on emails and her attitude stinks and she should not be a lecturer at all.- I have voice my concerns to nathalie a ‘worker’ who was less then helpful and of course was biased towards the university.- I was unfortunately one of the unlucky students who had to deal with the issues of ‘STANHOPE HOUSE’ which the university offered NO SUPPORT, when they said they would during a very stressful time.honestly I would not recommend this university to ANYONE. AVOID AVOID AVOID.parents of students, please don’t consider this university, it has severely damaged my mental health to the point that I was prescribed anti-depression medication.future students, for the sake of your sanity, mental health, concentration and stress levels please don’t even bother with this ‘university’this university is an absolute joke and should be closed down for good.I am a former student.

i am not a student of university but i am a family member of a graduate 🧑‍🎓. I am disappointed that some families drove long distance to support the graduated students and we do understand that 3pm was start although being two minutes before 3 we were not allowed in .. the parents of graduating student were left very disappointed and upset same as the student- this was far too strict and mean and instead of celebrating and being happy nobody clapped for the student as nobody was there to support him- university of Portsmouth taking enormous money and fees for the courses and crazy fees for the outfit, guest tickets , fees for pictures for the special day it is very mean and rude from the your part to take this away from so many over 1min lateness !! the staff at the door (security) was absolutely out of manners also ! this has to be fixed ! I went to graduation in London two different universities and this never happened to the families- I have seen at your university two students who came few minutes before three even these were not let in for their own graduation!! really bad

5 years waste of my life at this university, unpleasant and horrible experience.Terrible and egotistical lecturers, have no academic knowledge except for one lecturer only who was very pleasant, decent and supportive.I will never be back to the UK again, this country encourages hatred, discrimination and racism. I am in much better place and outstanding university now.

I am a graduate preparing to take the ACA exam. I requested my official transcript from my school to be sent to the ACA on May 8th. It's now June 21st and I haven't received any information. I'm worried I might miss this year's exam. The school's administration is really speechless .

Did 2 modules. Payed 3. Did 1 week of 3rd module and they took the whole course fee. Disgusting people all out for your money. Rubbish University tbh don't go near to it

I graduated from Portsmouth University with a First.The university was fine, do not regret going. However it seemed to me the universities main objective is profit.An example: since I have dyslexia, they told me about, extra computer programs I would need, extra lessons to learn the software, even money I need for printer ink. None of which I received. They say how much do you want us to apply for ink, I say £20 they reply with we'll apply for £150. I imagine they applied for hundreds, none of benefits I ever received.Also you won't get any respect for being a paying student. For example university cancelled my annual parking permit, through an email I didn't see ,such that I got a parking ticket on the last day of my course, and now I have to attend court to defend myself over a now £170 fine when I've paid them 10's thousands.

Their admissions team didn't find my application to be a good match for an interpreter course, whereas I have got three master degrees and two doctorates that I graduated from UK universities. Members of the admission's team do not seem to be British anyway, so their incompetence is obvious.

Avoid the Accounting tutor Ian Piper at all cost for your own good. He struggled to provide meanigful support for dissertations/lectures and tended to grade harshly based on attendance and personal rapport rather than the quality of content and research. Students have previously complained about him but no changes till yet. On a positive note, the overall university and campus experience was enjoyable.

I can only really comment on the natural sciences department which has some of the nicest, most knowledgeable people I’ve ever met and although the labs are old, they are still definitely up to scratch for modern research! Communal areas such as the SU and library are also pretty great. But the university definitely lacks in terms of IT systems, course structure (like how well they explain certain aspects of the course) and the accommodation. All I’ll say about the latter is this. Avoid it. I stayed in Harry Law hall and it’s reminiscent of the 9th circle of Hell.

It is Absolutely waste of money and time. Courses are poorly structured and teachers are simply not knowledgeable enough on their subjects. Avoid this place at all cost.

Overall, I had a positive university experience. The campus was beautiful and well-kept, creating a peaceful and conducive environment for studying. The faculty members were knowledgeable and approachable, always eager to help students and offer guidance.

I can wholeheartedly recommend the University of Portsmouth. As a mature student at the age of 37, hailing from Hungary and having lived in Portsmouth for the past 8 years, I am currently enrolled in the photography course, despite dealing with significant ADHD challenges.My tutors have been nothing short of exceptional, boasting an impressive depth of knowledge. Dana and Jonathan possess an encyclopedic knowledge of renowned photographers' names. Whenever I bring up a project idea, they readily offer valuable insights to aid in its development. Initially, Roel might appear somewhat reserved, but once you get to know him, you'll discover his warm and caring nature.I must also extend my gratitude to David, Billie, and Andy, who form the technical team. Their unwavering support has been instrumental in my journey through this course.In my experience, I've found the University's community to be exceptionally supportive. As an individual with ADHD, handling critiques has never been my strong suit. Fortunately, my tutors have approached this challenge with remarkable patience. Despite my initial tendency to respond to feedback like a 4-year-old, replete with cynicism and sarcasm, Jonathan has consistently given me the space I need to process and react to their feedback when I'm ready.Moreover, the open lines of communication with my tutors have been a tremendous asset. I've felt comfortable reaching out to them about a broad spectrum of topics. There were times when I doubted my abilities, feared I couldn't realize the projects I envisioned, and confided my deepest insecurities to them. In response, they offered open arms, a welcoming atmosphere, and invaluable assistance in bringing my ambitions to fruition.I must also extend my gratitude to the Wellbeing team and ASDAC, as both of these departments have played a significant role in my journey with ADHD. Throughout my time here, I've consistently felt that the university offers outstanding support, creating a safe space where both my unique personality and I are truly valued.I must also take a moment to acknowledge my classmates. These individuals could easily be my children in terms of age, yet they've not only welcomed me but provided unwavering support. Their kindness and care shine through as they lend a helping hand whenever I struggle to grasp a concept or find myself at a loss for words. In their company, I've found a sense of belonging, where we know each other by name, engage in heartfelt conversations, and openly share our fears and insecurities.

Studied my Bachelors degree in Business and Management here, generally a good university, especially their business school. Some very beautiful buildings aswell such as Park building. Most of the staff are helpful and polite and willing to provide support to students. Overall a pretty good experience.

Shop about before making any decisions..Poorly organised compartmentalised departments that don't talk to each other, show little interest in students, take your money and offer little. As an older student with an already established career, you can spot just how poorly ran the "business" is. It's possible that perhaps the younger students may just accept this as normal as they don't know any better.As an remote learning , part time student already in full time employment , the courses were advertised as a flexible means of study. They are not. The online course I am on was aimed at established professionals that want to gain a degree in a flexible manner alongside their employment.Once enrolled the dynamic soon shifts to you are a student, and your employment should not be your priority. This is a direct result of the compartments not talking with each other, and the university not having an operational strategy to operate a remote learning system. They have applied the rigid structure already in place to what should have had more flexibility as marketed.In short, they have seen a potential market with the advancement of remote access and communication technology, taken money from people with the promise of a flexible means of study, and not thought about how it will be delivered; the slapped on the traditional university/student management approach is all they know.There is also limited access to resources with most of the university library content not being available online. In fact there is more value in a subscription to Scribd for £10.99 per month than the university's library online content - a service I have had to use for assignments.Following on with online access, as a part-time student with a full time employment priority, any spare time you get must be spent on your studies. Something not a problem as it is usually enjoyable to pursue continued professional development. However, on this occasion, the issue you'll face is when you do get an opportunity to spend time on your studies, you can't get access to the portal/system due to IT difficulties. As it stands, I am 3 weeks and still waiting on a resolution to not being able to access the university portals, due to an outdated security system in place and access is designed to be granted whilst on the campus network. Something the IT department will deny, but unofficially the staff will tell you over the phone.As it stands I am committed to persevere through this dreadful experience to come out on the other side with something more than a very expensive headache.I would give this 1 star if not for some of the friendly advisors I have dealt with.If you're considering this university, learn to spot fake reviews and consider your options until you are certain there has been a vast improvement. As it stands, they are not up to scratch, and won't listen to any complaints or feedback...

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I am currently a first-year student and despite reading bad reviews I highly recommend studying here. Teaching staff is great and very supportive, they do their best to make you feel at ease. Portsmouth is a vibrant seaside town with its pros and cons. All in all, I would recommend studying here.

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