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Campus lifeWhere learning, support and community are at the heart of Solent

Made for belonging

Solent is small by design, and we like it that way. Support is easy to find and easy to access, whether that's academic help or wellbeing services. 

There are plenty of opportunities to find your people too. Societies, sports and student groups are simple to get involved in because everything and everyone is close by. On a smaller campus you're not just a number, you're a person. 

Here, you'll make friends and connections that will last well beyond your time at Solent.

See for yourself at an open day
Students sat on the stairs in the Spark building

Made for belonging

Solent is small by design, and we like it that way. Support is easy to find and easy to access, whether that's academic help or wellbeing services. 

There are plenty of opportunities to find your people too. Societies, sports and student groups are simple to get involved in because everything and everyone is close by. On a smaller campus you're not just a number, you're a person. 

Here, you'll make friends and connections that will last well beyond your time at Solent.

See for yourself at an open day
Students sat on the stairs in the Spark building

Everything you need in one place

Your lecture. The library. Lunch. The gym. A study space. Your next class. It's all close by.

Because we're a compact campus, all your support, health, and wellbeing services are within easy reach.

From the Student Hub, to the careers service, library, gym, and more - once you're on campus, you can be safe in the knowledge that nothing is too far away. Take a look at what's at your fingertips.

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It's all together, it's all close by. It was just a really nice day when we came to look round, it was lovely to walk through and see where I'd be living.

Venezia Agatone BA (Hons) in Criminology and Psychology graduate

Small campus, big city

Right in the heart of Southampton, our campus puts the city on your doorstep. Culture, sport, shopping, and nightlife are all a short walk from your lectures. And with the train station and bus links close by, it's easy to travel around the city or explore further afield.

Being based in a city centre also opens doors to opportunity. Local employers and industry events are all close by, making it easy to build real experience alongside your studies. And when the day is done, you're already in the city, so why not make the most of what it has to offer!

Discover life in Southampton
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Students walking through the spark atrium
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Students walking into the students' union office
Students in the Student Hub
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Students studying in the spark
Students in the Student Hub
People using the gym equipment
A student talking to someone from Solent Creatives
An exhibition and groups of students in the Spark atrium

Places to eat and drink

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Eating

The Dock and East Park Deli serve hot and cold food, snacks and healthy options, with menus that change regularly.

Fancy a break from studying? Play a game of pool at The Dock or ping pong in outside atrium.

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Drinking

Grab your favourite drinks without going far, with Starbucks and Costa Coffee both on campus.

There are water stations across campus too, so you can refill your bottle and stay hydrated all day.

Student shopping in the on campus shop

Shopping

Stock up on essentials at our on-campus shop, with meal deals, hot food, coffee and seasonal treats.

Or visit Re:So, our student-run shop featuring handcrafted products from Solent's artists and makers.

More than just a place to study

Your experience at Solent will take you beyond lectures and seminars. Our compact campus brings people, ideas, and opportunities together, giving you plenty of opportunities to collaborate, create, learn, and try something new.

You'll get to work alongside other students on multi-disciplinary projects, hear from industry experts, and use our specialist facilities and equipment to bring your ideas to life.

And if you need to somewhere to focus in between studies, get support from our careers team, or gain real-world experience through on-campus opportunities such as Solent Creatives, our creative agency, you'll find it.

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Want to see for yourself?

Our open days are the perfect opportunity to take a tour of our campus and get a feel for the welcoming Solent community. We’d love to meet you and show you around!

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