Solent University

• Intake: January, April, September

• Location: Southampton, England

• World Ranking: 601–800th(Impact Rankings 2021)

• Students Satisfaction: 83%

• Graduates Employability: 70%

• Specialised In: Maritime, Business, media studies, engineering, sport

• Int. Student Percentage: 12.8%
• Int. Fee Range: £11,660- £16,000

Overview

Leading public research university,The Solent University is located near Southampton, England. With industry-led curricula, students gain practical experience that impacts their future.

"Ready for the future" is the university's motto. As a result, undergraduate and graduate students have access to a variety of inventive and fascinating degree programmes. Particularly, The Warsash Maritime School is a successful division of the seaside Solent University. In addition to fostering academic brilliance, the university wants its students to have leadership potential. Because of this, university students are fortunate to have access to cutting-edge facilities in a beautiful learning environment. Students from other nations experience individualised support from new study companions and develop a solid international connection. Everyone is drawn in by the superb, award-winning instructional quality provided by knowledgeable instructors and cutting-edge technology. The Teaching Excellence Framework bestows a Silver medal on The Solent University.

Rankings and Achievements

• Education Award- 2015

• Solent’s Showcase Gallery’s Small Faces Exhibition secured regional Pride Community Relations award in the year of 2017

• Ranked 93rd in the Times University Guide 2021

• Ranked74th in the Guardian University Guide 2021

• The Solent became the four-star rated University and five stars for teaching quality, internationalization, employability, facilities, and inclusiveness in the QS World University Rankings 2019.

• It is among the top 25 universities in the UK ranked for Student Voice, Academic Support, and Learning Community.

• Ranked 4th in the sector for graduate start-ups

• The university’s yachting team wins the Student Yachting World Cup in the years 2004 and 2010. The Student Yachting team also wins the student national competition eight times.

History of Solent University

The Solent University's beginnings were discovered in 1856. The Southampton Institute of

Higher Education was founded in 1984 after the Southampton College of Technology and the College of Nautical Studies were combined. At the time, it was known as the Southampton College of Art. On August 15, 2005, Southampton Solent University was officially adopted as the name of this distinctive institution.

Faculties:

There are numerous undergraduate and graduate programmes offered by the Warsash Maritime faculty and Solent University in Southampton. The following list of faculties:

1. The school of Art, Design and Fashion,
2. The school of Business, Law and Communications,
3. The school of Media, Arts and Technology
4. 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 (Post Graduate)

• Clinical Exercise Science (Post Graduate)

• Architectural Project Management (Post Graduate)

• Public Relations and Multimedia Communications (Post Graduate), and so on.

Student Statistics

• Undergraduate – 93%

• Postgraduate – 7%

• Full-time students – 90%

• Part-time students – 10%

• UK/EU students – 87.2%

• International students – 12.8%

• Female – 44%

• Male – 56%

Fee Structure

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 and Services

The Solent University offers a number of services for the university with which it is affiliated in

addition to those that are available just to students. These are the services provided to the university:

• The modern subject-specific technology and equipment facility,

• A well-equipped library facility full of electronic resources 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 storied Spark building with features classrooms facilitate lecture discussions.

Student Life

The voice of the students who take all necessarysteps to ensure their welfare is the Solent Students' Union. The Union puts up a lot of effort from Freshman Week through Alumni Night. The Student Hub is a central location where any questions or needs can be addressed by students.

Courses, timetables, exams, and other situations can all be of aid to students. The Student Hub will therefore produce some official papers, such as letters, council certificates, campus cards, references, policy guidance, and so on. The Student Funding Team manages student finances, offering guidance on money management, budgeting, obtaining additional financial aid, etc. Similar to this, the academic affairs support team offers access to unbiased information and advice as well as issues related to university life. Additionally, Solent University and Solent Students' Union are very active in helping students deal with the challenges they have while in school. The Student Protection Plan team has been authorised by the Office for Students (OfS). The global alumni ambassadors support providing any form of assistance based on their personal experiences.

The park, waterfront, arts, music, and culture surround Southampton, making it a city of unparalleled scenic splendour. With complete protection and safety, the electric night times provide a bewitching beauty.

Living Accommodation

Six totally self-catered resident halls are a part ofthe Solent University, and they are all located in the heart of Southampton. There are a total of five student houses in the city centre, all of which are

close to one another and offer modern en-suite rooms, non-en-suite rooms, single and twin study bedrooms, as well as walking streets and parking spaces. Each bedroom has an adjacent kitchen with a microwave, toaster, stove, freezer, and other appliances. Deanery, Hamwic, Kimber, Chantry, David Moxon, and Students perceive a true sense of community among the residences. In

Southampton and its environs, private student housing is also accessible. A partnership between Southampton City Council and the University of Southampton results in the official recognition of the SASSH index (Southampton Accreditation Scheme for Student Housing).

Transport

Itonly takes fourteen minutes to travel by bus to the University of Southampton Solent campus, thirteen minutes to walk to the University of Southampton Avenue Campus, and fifteen minutes to travel by bus to the University of Southampton Highfield Campus. As a result, towns and cities have roomy parking lots, including airport parking, parking at stadiums and train stations in London.

Anywhere in the city is accessible to students living in residence halls, staff, tourists, and contractors working on academic sites. In addition, the student receives extra benefits including complimentary transportation. There is a public transportation system that includes buses, railroads, and air services.