Career-ready revolution
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Join the career-ready revolution
At Solent, we’re not waiting for higher education to catch up with a changing world, we’re re-writing it.
Our career-ready revolution is transforming the way every course is designed, taught, and connected to the world of work. This isn’t a tweak. It’s a redevelopment of what a university experience should be and is made up of five key elements:
- Practice-led learning in every module
- Block teaching
- Professional industry links
- The best university in Hampshire for learning opportunities
- Careers support for life
Join the career-ready revolution
At Solent, we’re not waiting for higher education to catch up with a changing world, we’re re-writing it.
Our career-ready revolution is transforming the way every course is designed, taught, and connected to the world of work. This isn’t a tweak. It’s a redevelopment of what a university experience should be and is made up of five key elements:
- Practice-led learning in every module
- Block teaching
- Professional industry links
- The best university in Hampshire for learning opportunities
- Careers support for life
Practice-led learning
Every course at Solent has been re-developed to ensure students learn by doing, not just by listening.
What this means:
- Hands-on experience built into every module
- Live briefs with real employers
- Opportunities for work experience across every programme
- Industry-standard facilities giving students the opportunity to practice hands-on skills
- Assessment through real-world application, not abstract theory
After my first year, I secured an internship at West Ham United as an academy recruitment analyst thanks to the University’s support.
Block teaching
We’ve recently introduced block teaching for many of our courses, strengthening student learning and wellbeing and ultimately giving students the time to practice vital professional skills and gain work experience alongside their studies.
- The time and headspace to develop practical skills
- Fewer competing deadlines
- Better relationships with teaching staff
- More opportunity to build confidence
- Space in their week for meaningful work experience and internships, without compromising academic performance
The best university in Hampshire for learning opportunities*
Our commitment to teaching and student support means students at Solent experience:
- Outstanding learning opportunities
- High-quality teaching, assessment and feedback
- Exceptional academic support
These strengths position Solent as the leading university in Hampshire for students who want a career-focused, hands-on, supported education.
*NSS 2025
Professional industry links
At Solent, we create courses in partnership with our industry connections, ensuring our programmes are up to date with industry requirements. Our connections also mean every Solent graduate leaves with a portfolio of real work, not just a degree certificate.
We offer:
- Guest lecturers who bring current sector practice directly into the classroom
- Live briefs that give students real client challenges
- Work experience opportunities created through employer networks
My course provides a unique chance to gain real industry experience while building valuable connections with like-minded people in the field – I’ve already had the chance to volunteer at London Fashion Week.
Careers support for life
At Solent, we’ll be here for you all throughout your working life, and you can come back to us for advice and support whenever you need it.
Our specialist Solent Careers team offer:
- One-to-one advice and guidance
- Mock interview practice
- Access to a large employer network and employability workshops
- Jobs dashboard with vacancies specifically targeted towards Solent graduates
