Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at University of Portsmouth

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I am a distance learning student at UP and in my first year of my MA Victorian Gothic in the part time study mode. So far, I have been very happy with the organization, the timeline, the workload and the tutors. I feel like I am absolutely getting my tuition moneys worth, like I am being seen and supported! I have aleady settled in nicely after two months and I am very excited for the rest of my time at UP.

There are a couple of things bugging me, but these are negligeable in the face of the overall exceedingly positive experience I've had so far. It seems to take the Student Union forever to get back to the students, I have been waiting for an email for weeks. There were some additional IT problems in the beginning too, which just faded out and were never really resolved. Also, the onboarding process was a bit "tricky", but once I pushed through, everything fell into place.

In general, I am very happy with UP and my course of choice. I definitely feel like I made the right decision picking both! read full review

The support offered to students is top-tier, and the access to elites in their field is inspiring, to say the least.
Any time I have needed support, personal or academic, I have had someone to go to for help or to point me in the right direction. read full review

For my experience, all of the facilities are perfect, such as library is assessable 24hr. In class room materials are very supportive and career service are also good read full review

My experience as a Master's student in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at University of Portsmouth has been defined by a deep immersion in a world-class environment tailored for future innovation. What makes this institution a truly great place to study is its commitment to computational excellence, an essential foundation for any cutting-edge AI program. Specifically, the provision of dedicated high-performance computing clusters and access to industry-standard cloud resources (e.g., dedicated GPU time) ensures we are not merely learning theory, but actively training models and solving large-scale problems. This technical backbone allows the curriculum to move beyond textbook examples into real-world applications in areas like generative AI and ethical data governance. Furthermore, the collaborative atmosphere, fostered by faculty who are active researchers in their respective sub-domains, makes every seminar a forward-thinking discussion, not just a lecture. Even most of the course module coordinator has two ongoing researchers to help us grow and inspire us by leading us by their active guidance.
However, to truly achieve global leadership, there are areas where University of Portsmouth could refine its approach. The primary area for improvement lies in the immediate translation of academic research into tangible industry experience. While the coursework is rigorous, a more structured and mandatory internship pathway within the Master’s program would be invaluable. This integration would provide students with direct exposure to the scale, speed, and corporate constraints of industrial AI deployment. Additionally, while our research is stellar, the administrative and logistical support systems occasionally lag behind the high standard of the academic departments. Simplifying the process for inter-departmental collaboration and providing faster turnaround times for access to specific research grants would dramatically accelerate student-led research efforts.
Ultimately, studying at University of Portsmouth means contributing to the leading edge of technology. The university offers a platform for deep, meaningful learning in a critical field. With targeted improvements in industry connectivity and administrative efficiency, it has the potential to become the undisputed global training ground for the next generation of AI thought leaders. read full review

The best aspect of my university experience is the student life which is very active, and the student body is friendly. My experience could be improved by having a more modern look to the campus halls. read full review

I am presently enrolled as an international student in a distant learning program. The staff at the University of Portsmouth shown a commendable level of understanding, professionalism, and directness. They excel in directing students towards the attainment of our objective. I requested an extension for the submission of my research paper owing to an anticipated family event that impacts my studies, and they answered kindly, recognising my circumstances, which is a significant relief for me. read full review

Best aspects: The lecturers are very supportive and knowledgeable, and the university provides great learning resources. I’ve also enjoyed the diverse and friendly student community.

Areas for improvement: One area that could be improved is the scheduling and communication around timetable changes. read full review

I had been having great experience over there at the university as of till now very much satisfied. read full review