Benefits of learning online with us

Build your career
Keep building your career

Our flexible course structure means you can work while you study

Digital Learning Environment
Easy-to-use Digital Learning Environment

You can access course content and chat to tutors online via Moodle

Global network
Develop a global network

You can study from your home, alongside students around the world

Celebrate together
Celebrate together

You can choose to attend graduation in person in Portsmouth. You’ve earned it

How you'll learn with us

Our part-time, online courses fit around you. Forget visas and moving costs, with our online degree programmes, you can access your course from anywhere in the world.

You’ll need to spend approximately 20-25 hours studying every week. As all course materials are available on demand, you can revise on the days and times that suit you best.

We know you have a busy life, so to keep things manageable, your course modules are broken down into weekly segments. This allows you to fit your studies around your work, family, and social life.

Moodle

All our modules, learning activities, and assessments are delivered online. We do this via Moodle, our easy-to-use Digital Learning Environment (DLE). All you need is regular access to a computer and an internet connection.

Through Moodle, you'll have access to discussion forums where you can chat to your online tutors and other students about the course.

Watch our short video to find out more about Moodle and then book a personalised demo with our Course Advisers, at a time to suit you.

Moodle - The University of Portsmouth Online Digital Learning Environment

What does a typical week look like?

Weekly topic
Weekly topic

Build your course-specific knowledge

Challenge activities
Challenge activities

Apply your studies in learning activities

Discussion forums
Discussion forums

Reinforce your knowledge by sharing ideas with other students

Weekly webinar
Weekly webinar

Discuss the week’s topic with your tutor and other students

Hear it straight from a student

quote-left icon I currently work full-time during the day and complete my coursework in the evenings and at weekends. It's a full-on week but I enjoy every minute of it. quote-right icon

Zoe-Clair, MSc Cybercrime

More about your week

Each week, you’ll be introduced to a new topic. This will be presented in various formats, but could include:

  • Books, articles, or research papers
  • Graphics or diagrams
  • Podcast links
  • Audio or video materials
  • Online presentations
  • Recorded lectures or guest lectures

Following your introduction to the week’s topic you will have a variety of opportunities to apply your knowledge through learning activities. Some examples of what these might look like include:

  • Exploring case studies
  • Reviewing and analysing reports
  • Reading articles and answering questions
  • Visually representing information in graphs or posters

You will then be able to reinforce and share your learnings through discussion and dialogue. This could be through:

  • Taking part in individual and group learning activities and class discussions
  • Chatting to your online tutors and asking them questions in online discussion forums
  • Chatting to other students in online discussion forums

Every week, you’ll also have the option to join a live webinar to discuss topics with your tutor and other students. As our classes are made up of people from across the world, we strive to ensure our webinars are held at times that are feasible for as many students as possible.

However, don’t worry if you can’t attend them – all webinars are recorded and can be watched back at any time.

You will also receive assignments, submit assessments, and get grades and feedback on your work if these are due that week.

Example study schedule

It’s important to figure out a study schedule that works for you. Be realistic about when you’ll be able to focus on your coursework, and be sure to give yourself time for the other commitments in your life as well.

Below is an example schedule that was shared with us by a student. If you’re looking for some ideas on how to organise your time, swipe through to see how they plan out their week.

Additional support 

Studying at Master’s level requires significant independent study, and self-motivation is vital.

There are support services available for you to access throughout your studies, these include:

  • University student services, such as IT Support, Student Support, study skills training, and the Library
  • Your Student Adviser Team, who can answer practical and pastoral questions throughout your studies

Find out more about our support teams and the experience you'll have as a student with us:

Student experience details

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