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Explore our open days

Our virtual and on campus open days offer the perfect opportunity to find out more about what studying at Solent is really like.

You'll have the chance to hear from our highly experienced academics, who will take you through our courses in detail, chat to our students, explore our state-of-the-art facilities, and find out more about our accommodation options.

You can claim up to £50 in Amazon vouchers when you attend a physical open day.

Book your place

Find your course

Before you apply through UCAS, you'll need to pick your course! Which is probably the most fun bit.

These articles from our 52 Things To Do guide will help you get started:

Choosing a career: Let's talk lifestyle

What are the different types of degree?

Make sure you explore our range today. And if you can't decide, you can use our course compare tool.

Explore our courses

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Architecture and construction

Art and design

Business, marketing and finance

Computing

Digital arts, animation, games and VFX

Engineering

English and Journalism

Fashion and beauty

Film, TV, media production and technology

Health and medical sciences

Law

Martime

Music and performing arts

Psychology and mental health

Social work, criminology and sociology

Sport and fitness

The experience

Uni’s more than what you learn – it’s the people you meet, the connections you make, the clubs, the societies, the activities, the nights out, the nights in, the days spent chatting and laughing in the park. It’s the whole experience.

And we want that experience to be the best of your life. With dedicated support teams for finance, wellbeing, learning support, disability support, health, international or faith issues, we’re there when you need us – and we get out of your way when you don’t.

Add in the Students’ Union, with dozens of student societies and their own independent student support network. And a huge range of sports clubs, from kickboxing to cheerleading, centred around our fantastic on-campus sports complex... and you’ll have everything you could want from your uni experience.

 

Life on campus

Situated right in the centre of the busy city of Southampton, the Solent University campus is home to students and staff from many different backgrounds and nationalities.

Student support

Whether you have a problem with your course, finances, personal life or mental health, we're here to help.

In the heart of Southampton

Our city

With a compact, bustling campus, located right in the heart of the south coast’s biggest city – Solent puts everything Southampton has to offer within easy reach. Shopping, culture, a rich and diverse community, sport ... and outstanding green spaces right on our doorstep.

Plus the city has great connections if you’re looking to explore. The New Forest National Park is just west of the city, a perfect playground for runners, walkers, cyclists and anyone looking for a breath of fresh air. There are flights all over from Southampton Airport, and fast rail and road links to London – perfect for a weekend away.

 

Our campus

Over the last few years we have made a £100 million investment in our campus, introducing state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning. Our exceptional new sports complex. Dedicated art and fashion studios. A new mock courtroom for law. A huge range of professional-grade photography and film equipment. High spec computing labs. And more.

Discover our amazing facilities

Take a virtual tour

Make a statement

When you submit your application, you have to write a personal statement. It's a way for you to talk about your skills and ambitions and what makes you perfect for the course you want to study.

We've got all the information you need to help get you started, get inspired, and get motivated. Take a look at our 52 Things to Do guide on writing your personal statement - part 1 has tips and advice to get you started and part 2 helps you with finding the motivation to begin writing it.

You can also get help with writing your personal statement from our friendly recruitment team!

Visit the personal statement hub

Find your home

Home is where the heart is. At Solent we've got a range of accommodation to suit all needs.

Each of our student residences are a short walk away from the University and the city centre. 

There's a mixture of en-suite and non en-suite rooms and all come with fully equipped kitchens, common rooms and a place to do all your laundry. There's also a team on hand to help you with any problems you may be having.

We have purpose-built rooms on the ground floor of residences for those requiring accessible accommodation. For those with unseen disabilities, rooms can be reserved and fridges for medical purposes and visible or audible alarms can be fitted.

You can explore the different residences on our virtual tours below:

Take a tour

Financing your studies

Tuition fees can vary depending on what course you're studying, whether you're full-time or part-time, and where in the world you're arriving from.

If you're worried about your finances, there are bursaries and scholarships which you may be eligible for:

Bursaries and scholarships

We've got lots of information on hand to help you with paying your fees, as many students apply for student finance.

Paying your fees

If you've got a spare couple of minutes, watch our video on applying for student finance.

Support and wellbeing

The Student Hub

Our Student Hub is your first point of contact for help and advice - a central space based in our Andrews building, where you can access all the information and support you may need during your time at Solent. If they don't have the answer, they can put you in touch with the team who do.

Find out more

Chat to our students

If you have a question about studying at Solent, or living in Southampton, there's no one better to answer it than our current students. From living in halls, to the best places to eat, the societies available, and sports teams options, they've got it all covered. Click the button below to find out more and start chatting.

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