Overview
The Solent University is a leading research-based public university situated in Southampton, England. Students get real world experience with the industry-led curricula, which will have an impact on their future. The university undertakes the motto ‘Ready for the future’.
Thus, students get the opportunity to pursue a wide range of creative as well as exciting undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. The Warsash Maritime School is a lucrative part of the Solent University, situated next to the sea. Besides the excellence of the academic field, the university aims to make the student potential as well as a future leader.
Therefore, university students are lucky enough to get state-of-the-art facilities in a stunning study environment. Students from different countries come across personalised support from new study partners and build up a strong international link.
The excellent, award-winning teaching quality with expert tutors and modern technology catches the eye of everyone. Solent University receives a silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
History
The origin of The Solent University was found in 1856. At that time, it became known as the Southampton College of Art. In 1984, with the amalgamation of the Southampton College of Technology and the College of Nautical Studies, the Southampton Institute of Higher Education was created. This unique institution was given university status by adopting the name Southampton Solent University on August 15, 2005.
Faculties
The Solent University, Southampton, as well as the Warsash Maritime faculty, have multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
The faculties are given below:
The school of art, design, and fashion
The School of Business, Law, and Communications
The School of Media, Arts, and Technology
The school of Sport, Health, and Social Sciences.
Some of the major courses are as follows:
Architecture and Construction
Art and Design
Business, marketing, and finance
Computing
Digital Art, Animation, Games, and VFX
Engineering
English and journalism
Fashion and beauty
Film, TV, media production, and technology
Health and Medical Sciences
Law
Maritime
Music and Performing Arts
Psychology and mental health
Social work, criminology, and sociology
Sport and Fitness
Applied AI and Data Science (Postgraduate)
Clinical Exercise Science (Postgraduate)
Architectural Project Management (Post Graduate)
Public Relations and Multimedia Communications (Post Graduate), and so on.
Fees
The international tuition fee is £11,660- £16,000
Scholarships
Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarship (UAMS)
Direct Entry Academic Merit Scholarship (DAMS)
International Academic Merit Scholarship (IAMS)- EU/EEA students
Postgraduate Taught Academic Merit Scholarship (PAMS)
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships-International non-EU students
Dean’s Scholarships-International non-EU students
Sport scholarship
Fee waiver for Syrian refugees
Solent Sanctuary Scholarship
Lisa Wilson Scholarship
Scholarships for MSc Applied AI and Data Science
International Academic Merit Scholarships (IAMS)-Overseas/international students (non-EU)
Facilities & Services
The services of The Solent University are not limited to the students alone; in addition, the institution provides several services for the university that it is associated with.
Services for the university are as follows:
Modern subject-specific technology and equipment facilities.
A well-equipped library facility full of electronic and printed resources.
Latest audio-visual materials and online tutorials.
A unique and safe study space as well as computer space.
Students who are struggling with learning difficulties or physical impairments get special support from the Access Solent team.
Support for care leavers, especially for the student, belongs to local authority care.
The five-story Spark building, which features classrooms, facilitates lecture discussions.
Student Life
Solent Students’ Union is the mouthpiece of students that takes every necessary initiative for students’ well-being. The Union works passionately from freshmen’s week to alumni night.
The Student Hub is a central space where students can ask for any query or need. Students can find all kinds of assistance, including courses, timetables, assessments, or other circumstances.
Therefore, some official documents are turned up by the Student Hub, like letters, council certificates, campus cards, references, policy advice, and so on. Student finances are run by the student funding team, including money management, budgeting advice, accessing additional financial support, etc.
In the same way, the academic affairs support team provides the facility of impartial information and advice, as well as solutions to problems relating to university life.
Moreover, both Solent University and Solent Students’ Union are active enough in learning how to cope with the difficulties students face during their study lives. The team is called The Student Protection Plan, approved by the Office for Students (OfS).
The international alumni ambassadors stand for any kind of support according to their own experiences. Above all, Southampton is a city of scenic beauty, surrounded by a park, waterfront, arts, music, and culture. The electric nighttimes give mesmerising beauty with full security and safety.
Accommodation
The Solent University belongs to six halls of fully self-catered residences, all of which are settled down in the Southampton city centre. There are a total of five student residences, along with walkable roads and parking places within the city centre. The halls are situated near each other, providing modern en-suite rooms, non-en-suite rooms, and single and twin study bedrooms.
All bedrooms have a washbasin and an attached kitchen, along with a microwave, toaster, cooker, freezer, and so on. Chantry, David Moxon, Deanery, Hamwic, and Kimber Students feel a real student community environment among the residences. Private student accommodation is also available in Southampton and its surrounding areas.
The establishment of a partnership between the University of Southampton and Southampton City Council leads to an officially recognised index, SASSH (Southampton Accreditation Scheme for Student Housing).
Location
Just over an hour away from London lies the exciting and dynamic city of Southampton. Links to cities in the UK and Europe are easily accessible via public transport.
Nearby attractions include the New Forest, the renowned Stonehenge, and the popular tourist cities of Winchester, Salisbury, and Bournemouth. One of the UK's warmest climates is found in the English south coast, where Southampton is located.
Southampton is still an important international port, having been called the "Gateway to the World" for a long time. The marina has played host to prestigious international sailboat races as the BT Global Challenge and the Volvo.
Transports
It takes only fourteen minutes to move to the Southampton Solent campus by bus, thirteen minutes at the University of Southampton, Avenue Campus, to walk, and fifteen minutes at the University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, by bus.
Therefore, spacious parking locations are available in towns and cities, train station parking, London stadium parking, and airport parking.
Students of halls of residence, staff, visitors, and contractors on academic sites can visit anywhere in the city. Above all, the student gets extra facilities, like free tickets to travel from one place to another. The public transport network, like buses, trains, and air services, is available.
FAQ’s
Is Solent University any good?
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 rank Solent University at 85 out of 132 institutions, an increase of 15 places. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 rank Solent University at 85 out of 132 institutions, an increase of 15 places.
What GPA do you need for Solent University?
Graduate from high school with a minimum of a 50% (3.0 GPA, Grade B) possible and successfully complete the third year of senior secondary school with a 60% average.
What is the acceptance rate for Solent University for international students?
If an unofficial source is to be believed, the admittance rate at The Solent University is somewhere around 70% to 80%.
Does Solent University need IELTS?
The following are the broad strokes of our admission requirements for each tier. English proficiency at the Grade 4 (formerly Grade C) or above level, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no band score lower than 5.5), or its equivalent.
Is Solent University public or private?
The public institution known as Solent University (formerly Southampton Solent University) is situated in the English city of Southampton.
