The University is organised into academic departments and a range of professional services, providing everything from academic and admin support to library services and sports provision.
School of Creative Industries
The School of Creative Industries is a hub for creative collaboration. Led by staff who are both industry and research led, emphasis on working with industry is embedded across every course so students can directly apply the theory in an interdisciplinary way that mirrors the ever-changing and growing UK creative sector. Subject areas include illustration, fine art, photography, music and performance, interior design, graphics, TV, film, and media technology, and several fashion courses, including fashion design, fashion marketing and media creation, styling and photography, hair and make-up, and prosthetics and special effects.
School of Business, Law, and Society
The School of Business, Law, and Society offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses across subjects such as business management, accountancy and finance, law, strategic management, logistics, project management, and marketing, as well as higher degree apprenticeships. Courses are led by staff who are both industry and research focused, and have working with industry embedded into the curriculum, so students/apprentices can directly apply the theory they are learning. The School has a vibrant community of staff and students from around the world which brings a rich depth of experiences and cultures that add to the curriculum to support lifelong learning.
School of Technology and Maritime Industries
The School of Technology and Maritime Industries brings together courses in architecture and the built environment, biomedical science, computing and engineering alongside the globally renowned Warsash Maritime School, creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary hub where academic excellence meets hands-on experience and industry relevance. At the heart of the School is a commitment to real-world learning. Students engage in practice-based education that mirrors the challenges of modern industries, from maritime operations and sustainable design to biomedical innovation and digital transformation. Through close collaboration with industry partners, students gain access to live projects, applied research, work placements and leadership development opportunities that prepare them to make an immediate impact. By uniting the legacy of Warsash with cutting-edge multi-disciplinary education, the School of Technology and Maritime Industries is shaping the next generation of problem-solvers, successful practitioners and industry leaders.
School of Health and Sport
The School of Health and Sport offers subjects including criminology, psychology, sociology, nursing and social work, as well as sport subjects including football, sport science, and sport therapy. Whether students are looking to study at foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level, it is the School’s mission to deliver an enterprising education that promotes inquisitiveness, influence, and curiosity. The Department aims to bring together a socially, culturally, and intellectually diverse community, providing students with the skills, competencies, and mindset to ask the right questions and to make the most of everyday opportunities.
Warsash Maritime School
Warsash Maritime School is the only maritime training centre of its kind in the world. The School offers professional accredited deck, engineering, maritime and offshore safety training courses from entry level to senior seafarers.
Our professional services
Academic Registry -Â The work of Academic Registry encompasses the entire student life cycle from the moment of enrolment through to graduation. Maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of student, cadet, and apprentice records and directing and overseeing of the core quality processes in support of the University's Departments and Schools are at its heart. In addition, the department is responsible for the management and distribution of all University examinations and certification, student complaints and appeals, and the annual graduation ceremonies.
Apprenticeship team - The team links business and academia through the management of degree apprenticeship programmes. The team assist employers with identifying skills gaps and opportunities, onboarding learners onto programmes and managing the links between course teams and employers.
Project Management Office - Responsible for helping the University deliver successful programmes of work by managing major new project requests and providing business analysis and project practices to deliver successful project outcomes.
Education Office - Responsible for developing and supporting learning technologies, and managing the library and learning services.
Estates and Facilities - Responsible for providing and maintaining the University’s estate and buildings, as well as providing a wide range of support functions that underpin and support academic activities, including accommodation and conference services.
External Relations - Responsible for marketing and digital (including University websites), public relations and communications, UK student recruitment, and admissions and enrolment, as well as data analysis and KPIs.
Finance Service - Responsible for core finance functions including procurement, liaison with funding councils and other regulatory bodies, student number planning, accounts payable, provision of management information and compliance with data / information requirements.
Library and Learning Service - Provides resources, services and expertise to support the University's students and staff in learning, research and teaching.
People and Development - Responsible for recruitment and appointments, ensuring the University fulfils its obligations as an employer, and developing and maintaining a working environment that supports the contribution of all University employees.
Information and Communication Technology - Responsible for the management and maintenance of the core IT infrastructure of the University.
International Office - Responsible for the development of international partnerships, EU and overseas student recruitment, and championing internationalisation across the University.
Research Office - Responsible for developing and supporting research, innovation and knowledge exchange across the University and with external research partners and stakeholders.
Student Sport - Responsible for delivering competitive and recreational sport, supporting elite athletes, managing coach education, running the community coaching programme, and the management and operation of facilities.
Solent Students' Union - Provides advice and support for Solent students, and offers a voice for students in helping shape the University's policies and the overall student experience.
Specialist Facilities - Responsible for managing the University's specialist facilities for staff and student use, as well as timetabling and room management.
Student Success - Responsible for providing students access to all the information and support they may need during their time at University.
