Have a question about our online Master's? We’re here to help.

We know you’ll have questions about your potential Master’s degree with us. This is no small decision. We’ve assembled some of the most frequently asked questions about our online Master's to help you get started. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can reach us via the form below and we’ll respond to you as soon as we can, or you can call a member of our course adviser team on +44 (0)23 9400 3692.

Studying online

Our part-time, online courses are designed to fit around you. You won’t need to move house or get a visa to study with us. You can access your course from anywhere in the world through Moodle, our easy-to-use Digital Learning Environment (DLE). This is possible because all our modules, learning activities and assessments are delivered online.

To ensure the course fits around your lifestyle and commitments, all our course modules are divided into manageable weekly sections.

When you start your course, you’ll have access to our student adviser team. They’re available over the phone or via Moodle to answer your practical queries about online study. They’re also your go-to for tips on maintaining a healthy study/life balance and accessing specialist University support services.

No. When you graduate from the University of Portsmouth via an online course, your degree certificate will look identical to a student who studied on campus. Your degree will have the same academic weight as an on-campus degree.

Moodle is our Digital Learning Environment (DLE) and it hosts the course learning materials and activities you need to study with us. Moodle is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. You can access Moodle via an internet connection on your laptop or desktop computer.

No, you won't receive a timetable. This is because with our courses, you can study on the days and times that suit you best. Learning activities and forum discussions can be fitted in around your job and other commitments. Every week, you'll have the option to join a live webinar, but these are all recorded and can be watched back at any time.

Applications

You can find information about the qualifications you need for your Master’s course on the specific course page. We understand that not everybody arrives at their postgraduate education in the same way, so if you have relevant professional experience in your chosen subject area and want to apply based on that experience, we may still consider your application.

We offer three course start dates a year: January, May and September. You have the flexibility to decide the start date for you.

Application deadlines are listed on the relevant course pages. But it’s worth getting your application in as early as possible to ensure you’ve got time to assemble your documents, make additional arrangements if you receive a conditional offer, and prepare for your course.

Check the application process page for information about the documents you need to submit.

You can get in touch with our course adviser team byphoning +44 (0)23 9400 3692, or emailing info@study-online.port.ac.uk to ask about your application’s progress.

Typically, you'll receive a decision on your application via email within 10 working days. If you have questions along the way, you can speak with one of our course advisers on +44 (0)23 9400 3692, or email info@study-online.port.ac.uk to check the progress of your application.

Fees and funding

Total tuition fees for our courses (including a £250 acceptance fee) are as follows:

  • MSc Cybercrime: £10,500
  • MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics: £10,900
  • MSc Data Analytics: £11,200
  • MSc Global Human Resource Management: £9,500
  • MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship: £10,900
  • MSc Project Management for Construction: £10,500
  • MSc Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management: £11,200 

We understand this is a big investment. That’s why we offer flexible payment options. For more information, please visit our Fees and funding page.

To pay for your course, you can do so online or over the phone by using a credit or debit card, or via bank transfer. For more information, please visit our Fees and funding page.

You may be eligible for a Government loan. For more information, please visit our Fees and funding page.

Yes. To find out more information on what’s available and whether or not you qualify, please visit our Fees and funding page.

About us

We’re ranked #21 in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2020.

QS World University Rankings gave us 5 stars for world-class teaching, employability, internationalisation and inclusiveness. We’re one of just 13 universities in the UK to have a QS rating of 5 Star.

Our students are from all over the world. We’ve welcomed students from nearly 150 countries and counting. We’d love to welcome you too!

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