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Partnership Degree Programme (Distance Learning)

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Distance learning

Course summary

The Partnership Degree Programme allows working people to study for university degrees without leaving their jobs.

It is a three-way partnership between you, your employer and the University. Much of your learning comes from projects that form part of your daily workload, which minimises the time spent attending University and ensures that the knowledge gained is relevant to your employer's business.

You will choose your proposed award title according to the subject material you plan to include in your studies. You must, however, choose one of the award titles from this list:

BA

  • Business and Computer Studies

  • Professional Studies*

BEng

  • Professional Engineering

BSc

  • Professional Studies*

  • Engineering Studies

  • Engineering and Management Studies

  • Maritime Studies

  • Security and Risk

*Professional Studies is the award for students whose work is not covered by any of the others.

What will I experience?

On this course you can:

  • Set your own objectives, choose your specific course content and tailor the pace of learning to suit the demands on your time

  • Make an effective contribution to your workplace, as well as improve your career prospects

  • Tap in to our Library’s vast selection of electronic resources, which can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
P80

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

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.

Applicants may be asked to attend an online interview.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Applicants may be asked to attend an online interview.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
PTE Academic62An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)7979 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Trinity ISEPassTrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

University of Portsmouth offers are based on a holistic assessment of students' potential including exam results, work experience and personal circumstances. The University aims to foster social mobility and equality of opportunity, particularly for those facing social challenges.
For creative subjects, portfolios and interviews allow applicants to showcase their talent and passion. We recognise locality, personal circumstances and creativity which could lead to a reduced or unconditional offer.

Learn more on the University of Portsmouth website

International entry requirements

This course is available to EU and International applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Undergraduate fees for 2027 entry will be available shortly.

For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs

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