Subject Tasters 2025/26
Nothing beats getting a feel for a course by joining us on campus at our taster days. Buzzing with purpose and possibility, it's a chance for your students to get closer to the subjects they love.
Law Taster Day: 21 April 2026
Get a real taste of university life at the Faculty of Business and Law with our Law Taster Day. This immersive experience is designed for college students who are curious about studying law at degree level and want to explore what university learning is really like.
Engineering Taster Day: 13 May 2026
Year 12 & 13 students.
Our Engineering Taster will put your students in the heart of laboratories that will see them balance gliders in a wind tunnel and quiz our lecturers on studying at degree level.
Our Engineering Taster will put your students in the heart of laboratories that will see them balance gliders in a wind tunnel and quiz our lecturers on studying at degree level.
History, Politics and International Relations Taster Morning: 20 May 2026
Year 12 & 13 students.
Your class will dive into the world of global studies and explore what makes these subjects so exciting. Students will get to tailor their experience by picking sessions based on what they're most interested in.
Your class will dive into the world of global studies and explore what makes these subjects so exciting. Students will get to tailor their experience by picking sessions based on what they're most interested in.
Marketing Taster Day: June 2026
Get a real taste of university life at our Marketing Taster Day for Year 12 students. Take part in interactive workshops led by expert academics and explore how brands grow online and influence audiences. Whether you’re interested in marketing, fashion or digital media, discover what studying a marketing degree with us could look like.
Biological Sciences Taster Day: 3 June 2026
Year 12 & 13 students.
This Taster Day will be an excellent opportunity for your students to explore various career paths in Biological Sciences and learn about studying these subjects at university.
This Taster Day will be an excellent opportunity for your students to explore various career paths in Biological Sciences and learn about studying these subjects at university.
Architecture, Art and Design Taster Day: 17 June 2026
Year 12 students.
Passionate about creativity, visual ideas, and the way design shapes the world around us? Whether you’re drawn to Architecture, Art, or Graphic Design, this is your chance to explore the exciting world of creative thinking and visual expression.
Passionate about creativity, visual ideas, and the way design shapes the world around us? Whether you’re drawn to Architecture, Art, or Graphic Design, this is your chance to explore the exciting world of creative thinking and visual expression.
Maths and Physics Taster Day: 17 June 2026
Year 12 & 13 students.
Do your students enjoy problem solving and working with equations? They'll get to choose between Maths and Physics as they take a look at answers to the big questions...
Do your students enjoy problem solving and working with equations? They'll get to choose between Maths and Physics as they take a look at answers to the big questions...
Working with Children & Young People Taster Day: 17 June 2026
Year 12 students.
Discover your future at our immersive Taster Day showcasing Primary Education, Social Work, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies and Early Childhood Studies.
Discover your future at our immersive Taster Day showcasing Primary Education, Social Work, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies and Early Childhood Studies.
Sport and Exercise Science Taster Day: 18 June 2026
Year 12 & 13 students.
Your students will learn to apply scientific principles to help athletes to perform at their best with sessions including Biomechanics, Sport Psychology, Physiology and Sport Event Management.
Your students will learn to apply scientific principles to help athletes to perform at their best with sessions including Biomechanics, Sport Psychology, Physiology and Sport Event Management.
English, Creative Writing & Journalism Taster Day: 24 June 2026
Year 12 students.
Passionate about words, stories, and the power of communication? Whether you’re drawn to English, Creative Writing, or Journalism, this is your chance to explore the exciting world of language and storytelling.
Passionate about words, stories, and the power of communication? Whether you’re drawn to English, Creative Writing, or Journalism, this is your chance to explore the exciting world of language and storytelling.
From cyber security and mechanical engineering, to criminology and languages, your students can discover what university study is like, while revising their favourite subjects.
Our subject-specific events, workshops and activities will help them learn about university, and support you in meeting Gatsby Benchmark 4 and 7.
Nothing beats getting a feel for a course by joining us on campus at our taster days. Buzzing with purpose and possibility, it's a chance for your students to get closer to the subjects they love.
Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates and new events we will be hosting throughout the academic year.
Share our subject webinars with students
Designed to help your students learn about studying a subject they're interested in – they'll get the inside scoop on what the course involves and how to apply.
Share a link with them to register now – we'll send them a reminder just before the event starts. They'll also get a recording after to help with revision.
Step Into Teaching - Webinar
5 May 2026, 17:00-18:00 - Join us virtually to learn more about our teacher training courses and how they can help you succeed. Whether you're interested in Primary, Secondary, or Further Education, our teacher training courses cover a wide range of subjects.
The Sociology of AI - Webinar
6 May 2026, 16:00-17:00 - Join us to join us to learn about The Sociology of AI: Utopias or dystopias?
So you want to study Economics? Webinar
12 May 2026, 16:00-17:00 - Join us as we dispel some of the myths about Economics and look at the variety of career options open to you when you study a degree in Economics. We'll cover everything about an Economics degree at university including:
• What you'll study on an Economics course
• Routes your degree can take you
• What economists actually do
And there will be time to ask any questions you have too.
• What you'll study on an Economics course
• Routes your degree can take you
• What economists actually do
And there will be time to ask any questions you have too.
Children in a Digital World - Webinar
16 June 2026, 16:00-17:00 - This thought-provoking webinar will consider mental health and wellbeing, and the insidious nature of habit-forming technologies in our homes, communities and education settings.
Discover postgrad in the Faculty of Science and Health
Thinking of continuing your studies or jumping back in after a break? Between 20 April and 1 May 2026 we've got webinars covering psychology, healthcare, sport, and more. You'll get tips on applying, take a deep dive into our research, and have the chance to ask the questions that matter to you. Sign up now to save your space.
Contact us
We’ll be updating this page regularly over term. To discuss any of our events or make a booking, please get in touch.
Email: schoolsandcolleges@port.ac.uk
Gold rating in national assessment of teaching excellence
Our latest TEF Gold rating ranks Portsmouth amongst the top universities in the UK for teaching.