Studying at Southampton Solent University
Here at Southampton Solent University, we are committed to the success of our students. Embracing new ideas, raising aspirations, and enhancing the career prospects of everyone who comes here to study is at the heart of everything we do. Our academic schools play an essential role in making this happen.
The schools act as a driving force for improving the student experience. Building stronger industry skills, offering students more opportunities to study abroad, and running a varied programme of courses are just some of the benefits this structure provides.
Follow the links below to see the latest news, browse courses, tour our facilities, or get in touch with academics.
Studying at Southampton Solent University
Here at Southampton Solent University, we are committed to the success of our students. Embracing new ideas, raising aspirations, and enhancing the career prospects of everyone who comes here to study is at the heart of everything we do. Our academic schools play an essential role in making this happen.
The schools act as a driving force for improving the student experience. Building stronger industry skills, offering students more opportunities to study abroad, and running a varied programme of courses are just some of the benefits this structure provides.
Follow the links below to see the latest news, browse courses, tour our facilities, or get in touch with academics.
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.
Solent Business School
The Solent Business School supports students to pursue specialist knowledge, equipping them for a fast-paced business landscape. The School and its students are an integral part of business innovation in Southampton and has an extensive network of partnerships.
Find out moreSolent Law School
The Solent Law School is more than just learning theory - students are encouraged to interpret and apply it, understanding the legal processes and the fast-changing legal environment. Students are taught by industry-leading academics in our excellent facilities, including the moot courtroom.
Find out moreSchool 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.
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.
Warsash Maritime School
The Warsash Maritime School is the home of seafarer training and maritime studies, building on the history and tradition of the world-renowned Warsash Maritime Academy. The School also has a strong reputation in maritime research.
