24 months
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6170 GBP/year
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On this Professional Studies (Learning at work) (Hons) course offered at University of Portsmouth, you'll develop transferable skills in your choice of subject. You can tailor the course to match your professional and personal aspirations and your employer's objectives.

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Overview

A professional studies course is a great option if there isn't a degree course available in the subject you want to study. If what you study is related to art or business, you'll graduate with a BA (Hons) degree. If the subject is science related, you'll graduate with a BSc (Hons) degree.

The Professional Studies (Learning at work) (Hons) course offered at University of Portsmouth is work based, so you'll need to be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role to do it. The way you learn is flexible, so you can study wherever is most convenient for you and schedule your studies around your existing commitments.

You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company. When you complete the course, you'll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job.

Course highlights

  • Design your programme of study to match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectives

  • Develop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make important decisions

  • Take part in work-based learning (WBL) projects that form that ensure the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's business

  • Get an optional 1-day induction in Portsmouth at the start of the course and have the opportunity to study on campus, if it suits you

  • Develop your learning plan with the University and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learn

  • Have full access to our student support services and community including study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students' Union

  • Tap in to our Library's electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connection

  • Choose a Workplace Mentor to support your learning – someone at work who can offer advice, guidance, and moral support

  • Have support from an academic tutor specialising in your area of study and a University learning manager who oversees your programme

  • Use online tutorials and lectures to help you with study skills, including your analytical and writing skills

Programme Structure

How you're taught will depend on which modules you take and the work-based learning projects you do.

  • Most of the course is delivered via our interactive virtual learning environment. With access to all the study material you’ll need, discussion forums and the chance to connect with peers and lecturers via chat sessions, you’ll have plenty of academic support and heaps of resources.
  • Depending on the modules you study and your location, you may also be able to study on campus, experiencing face-to-face teaching methods.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 24 months
    • Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • 30 June for applications from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan.
  • 31 July for applicants from the Rest of the World.

Credits

120 alternative credits
  • 120–160 credits (must be split over 2 years)
  • 180–240 credits (must be split over 3 years)

Delivered

Blended

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A typical applicant would usually have post-school higher education such as an HNC, or equivalent, or part of a degree course, together with appropriate work experience.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    6170 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6170 GBP per year during 24 months.
  • National

    6170 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6170 GBP per year during 24 months.
  • 120 credits – £6,170
  • 140 credits – £7,190
  • 160 credits – £8,220
  • 180 credits – £9,250
  • 200 credits – £10,280
  • 220 credits – £11,300
  • 240 credits – £12,330

Living costs for Portsmouth

710 - 1099 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Professional Studies (Learning at work) (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Sport Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Greenwich Hospital Bursary
Need-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1700 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Care Leavers Bursary
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1600 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Stand Alone Bursary
Need-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
750 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
University of Portsmouth Bursary
Need-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Young Carers Bursary
Need-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Unite Scholarship – a free place in halls
Need-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

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Get-Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Merit-based

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DashTickets Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

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1902 Software
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
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