It is always a proud day for us as tutors to see students we have nurtured since they were freshers step up onto the podium to receive their degrees. We love chatting to students after the ceremony to talk about their experience of the course, moved by the stories of students who have got there […]
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Love your history studies, and don’t remain silent
In this new post, first-year history student Touissant Maynard gives some great advice on studying history at Portsmouth, based on his own experience this year. When going through the academic key stages, we are always told about the increased pressure and challenges that come with it. Now despite these warnings nothing could have prepared me […]
What is it like to study history at the University of Portsmouth?
See our new BA History and BA History and Politics videos to find out.
UoP’s History Society announces exciting new events for 2023!
In this blog, third year History student Pauline Standley looks back on university life over the past few months, and outlines the exciting events UoP’s student-led History Society have planned for the new year. Now that 2022 has come safely to a close and the prospects of the new year are at the forefront of […]
How to prepare for life after university: History graduates reveal how the University’s careers services helped them gain vital workplace experience
In this blog Luke Nicolson, who graduated with a History degree from Portsmouth in July (well done, Luke!), discusses a project he undertook as part of the second year module, ‘Working with the Past’. Luke and some of his fellow students interviewed recent UoP History graduates and asked them about their careers since graduating. In […]
A History degree can open many doors II: A student interviews UoP History graduates
In this blog Archie Godden, recent History with American Studies graduate from Portsmouth, discusses a project he undertook as part of the second year module, ‘Working with the Past’. Archie and some of his fellow students interviewed recent UoP History graduates and asked them about their careers since graduating, Archie found out that having a […]