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YOUR GLOBAL EXPERIENCEQuality teaching for international learners

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International prospectus 2017

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Useful contactsInternational officeTel: +44 (0)23 8201 3646Email: international@solent.ac.uk

International advice service – visa/immigrationTel: +44 (0)23 8201 3821Email: internationalsupport@solent.ac.ukwww.solent.ac.uk/international/visas

Accommodation Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 5040 Email: accommodation@solent.ac.ukwww.solent.ac.uk/accommodation

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Course enquiriesTel: +44 (0)23 8201 3039Email: ask@solent.ac.uk

The information contained in this prospectus is also available at www.solent.ac.uk

If you require this publication in a different format,please contact Access Solent (access@solent.ac.uk)to discuss your needs.

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Contents

Welcome 3Why Solent? 4Southampton 6Student life 9 Student accommodation 10Supporting you to succeed 12Exchange and Study Abroad 13English language courses 14Solent enterprise 16Career-focused courses 18Working in the UK 19Our courses 20Course groups 21Research 66Entry requirements 69Applying for a visa to study in the UK 70Fees and scholarships 71Official representatives and partners 72Course list 74City map 78How to find us 80

British CouncilTel: +44 (0)161 957 7755www.britishcouncil.org

IELTS Centre Worldwidewww.ielts.org

Southampton Tourist Information Centrewww.discoversouthampton.co.uk/visit

Student Finance EnglandTel: +44 (0)141 243 3570www.gov.uk

TOEFL Centre Worldwidewww.toefl.org

UK Council for International Student Affairs(UKCISA)Tel: +44 (0)20 7788 9214www.ukcisa.org.uk

UCASwww.ucas.ac.uk

External contacts

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WelcomeI am delighted to welcome you to the SouthamptonSolent University international prospectus, and I hopeyou enjoy finding out more about the University.

At Southampton Solent University we pride ourselves onputting our students at the heart of everything we do,providing a real-world, applied learning environment andmaking learning fun as well as relevant. We have first-classfacilities, cutting-edge technology and skilled staff withexcellent links to the world of work. Our focus is ensuringthat all Solent graduates have a qualification which equipsthem to excel in their chosen field, with both confidenceand ambition. We prepare students for a future in anincreasingly globalised society, a core element of thisbeing building skills, knowledge and competencies of an international nature.

From fully equipped television studios to professionalsport science laboratories, our campus boasts up-to-dateresources for study and personal development. Our widerange of courses offers something for every interest andtalent, and I feel sure you will find something to whet your appetite.

Southampton is a great city in which to live and study.Located right on the coast and with London readilyaccessible in just over an hour by train, there is plenty todo and see – whatever your passion. Southampton offerseasy access to countryside, watersports, historicarchitecture, Premier League football, plenty of shoppingand lively nightlife.

Here at Southampton Solent we are proud of the diversity of our student community, which provides great opportunities for developing your personalfriendships and professional contacts across more than100 different nationalities.

I feel sure you will find something in this prospectus to suityour interests and career goals. But before making yourchoice, if you have the chance, I can’t recommend our opendays highly enough. They are a great opportunity to meetstaff and current students, explore our great facilities andsee for yourself what Southampton Solent can offer.

If you’re unable to attend an open day, our website’s 360-degree online tours give you a fantastic opportunity tolook around our world-class facilities – and our blog andsocial media share all the latest exciting developmentsfrom around the University. Alternatively, our internationalrecruitment team regularly attends education fairs in awide range of countries – have a look on the website fordates and destinations near you.

Thank you for your interest in Southampton SolentUniversity – I wish you all the best with your choices andfuture study, and hope to have the chance to welcomeyou to the University very soon.

Professor Graham BaldwinVice-Chancellor

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An international university with over 160 years ofhistory, Southampton Solent knows that employerswant more from the modern graduate – and we go toexceptional lengths to deliver the skills, knowledgeand practical experience they’re looking for.

Our graduates are talented, well-rounded individuals, filled with fresh ideas and innovative approaches to thechallenges of professional life. Solent will give you everyopportunity to develop the real-world experience that will really set you apart from other graduates.

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Ten reasons tochoose Solent:

In the top 100 of the Guardian University Guide.

One of the top 100 fashion schools in theworld – CEOWORLD.

Voted one of the UK’s top creative universitiesby Which? University.

Winner of the Most Improved StudentExperience Award 2015 from the Times HigherEducation.

Great links with industry and opportunities for work experience.

An exciting location in the heart of the city,just over an hour away from London.

A wide range of industry-standard facilities for practical learning.

£100,000 in scholarships available forinternational students.

A UK leader in academic and competitive sports.

An excellent international reputation in maritime.

“I was the first girl from my family to come abroad to study. SolentUniversity is such a great university, which is very nice and welcoming.The staff and students have been very supportive all the way through myacademic career. I learnt a lot – my psychology course was quitechallenging at the beginning but with the support of my dedicatedteachers, I managed to get good grades eventually.

Anam, BSc (Hons) Psychology (Counselling)Pakistan

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We’re located in the very heart of the cultural andcommercial capital of the south. It’s a great place to be, and here’s why …

A global villageSouthampton is a lively and cosmopolitan hub of culture,entertainment, nightlife and shopping, with greatEuropean transport links through our airport and nearbyferry port.

Culture and entertainmentJust minutes from the main campus, the new culturalquarter offers a buzz of activity, from our own ShowcaseGallery to the city’s art gallery and museum, as well ascultural events. With three large cinema complexes you’ll be spoilt for choice, from the latest blockbusters to the most recent international or independent films. You also have a choice of theatres and concert halls where you can see big bands, West End theatreproductions and much more.

Nightlife and restaurantsThe city has a great night-time buzz and offers a wideselection of pubs, bars, micro-breweries and restaurants.Southampton has a broad range of music venues to suit allmusic tastes, from big bands and world-famous DJs to up-and-coming bands and acoustic music in smaller venues.

Fantastic shopsSouthampton has a great choice of shops. With thepopular WestQuay and Marlands shopping centres, as well as other city outlets, it’s one of the top 20 retaildestinations in the UK.

Green spaceSouthampton’s many parks and 300-acre common make it one of the greenest cities in southern England, offering agreat venue to relax, play sport or host festivals.

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First port of callThe city has a strong maritime heritage. In 1620 theMayflower set sail for the New World from here. Medievalwalls nestle among modern developments to create aunique waterfront environment.

Economic hubThe city was the birthplace of the hovercraft and fibreoptics, and continues to be at the forefront of commercialinnovation. Its diverse economy includes more than 7,000businesses, providing plenty of career opportunities forSolent students and graduates.

Safety firstSouthampton Solent has dedicated support teams whichwork closely with students to ensure that their time here isas safe and enjoyable as it can be. Along with the council’sSafer Neighbourhoods Team and Hampshire Police,community spirit, volunteering and personal safety areencouraged.

Sporting chanceWhether you play or watch, Southampton has a variety ofsporting activities. It is also an international yachtingdestination and home to Premier League football team,Southampton FC.

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We think you’ll enjoy your time here at SouthamptonSolent University; after all, we were the winner of TheTimes Higher EducationAward for Most ImprovedStudent Experience in 2015.

Your life as a student can include many different aspectsand relationships, and we feel it is important for you tobalance your academic studies with leisure time. TheUniversity is here to support you in many ways – whetherit’s through study, learning support, cultural challenges orour multi-faith chaplaincy – so that you will be part of thefriendly community atmosphere we have on campus.

You will have plenty of opportunities to meet new friendsthrough the international induction, lessons, halls ofresidence and the Solent International Society. TheInternational Society is an inclusive and multiculturalstudent community, stimulating cultural awareness. It canalso help with any issues or challenges you may face, fromacademic skills to bridging the cultural gap.

With everything in the city within walking distance, youwill be spoilt for choice on how to spend your free timewhen you’re not studying; with cafes, shopping, sport andfitness activities, museums and cinemas, or even a part-time job, you can keep busy. If you want to explore furtherafield, Stonehenge and Highclere Castle (location of the TVseries Downton Abbey) are both just under an hour away,providing some great photo opportunities to show yourfriends and family back home.

Student life

“Southampton is an amazing city to live in as a student – it captured myinterest in a unique way after a road trip that I did around the UK. Thecity is very warm and welcoming. As an international student, I havebeen given a lot of support by the University, both academically andpersonally. During my time here I have had the opportunity to meetpeople from every corner of the world and create valuable social links.The fact that I was working whilst studying provided a great opportunityfor me to gain more self- and professional confidence. I highlyrecommend SSU to any prospective student.

Rafaellos, BA (Hons) Marketing with Advertising Managementand MA Creative AdvertisingCyprus

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We have six halls of residence, all within a short walkof the city centre and the campus. So, whether it’slectures, a session in the library, shopping or a nightout on the town, it’s all close by.

Contemporary and comfortable, all study-bedrooms arefurnished with a bed, wardrobe, chair and desk. Many areen-suite and are in flats with their own front door oraccess-only entry. All the residences are self-catering andhave shared kitchens with a cooker, kettle, microwave andfridge/freezer. Free WiFi is available in all study bedrooms.

Bedding packs may be provided for international students; please contact the accommodation office team for further details.

Accommodation feesThe cost of accommodation is additional to your coursefees and is estimated to be between £390 and £525 permonth, depending on your room type.

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Alternative accommodationThere are several alternative accommodation options thatinclude private halls of residence, studio flats, shared flatsand houses. If you choose to rent in the private sector, westrongly recommend that you use the University’s officialhousing accreditation scheme, SASSH (www.sassh.co.uk).This scheme has been set up to protect students renting inthe private sector. Properties advertised on the schememust meet certain safety standards, and landlords agree to abide by a specific code of conduct.

ContactFor more information, visit our websitewww.solent.ac.uk/accommodation

Over 2,300 roomsin six student residences

All residences within15 minutes’walk of campus

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We will provide high-quality, professional, friendlysupport to help you achieve your full potential whilstyou are studying at the University. Our teaching staffare approachable and focused on your needs.

We provide an integrated student support network whichoffers a wide range of services in the following areas:pastoral care, careers and job advice, support for disabledstudents and those with learning difficulties, advice onstudent policies, study assistance, funding advice,accommodation advice, counselling, hypnotherapy, andfaith/religious support and advice.

Meet and greet serviceWhen you first arrive in Southampton, look for the Solent University Welcome Week guides in the red t-shirts. They will be at Southampton Central railwaystation and the National Express coach station on keyarrival dates to direct you to the appropriate bus stop or help you get a taxi to University halls of residence or your accommodation.

International welcome This is an opportunity to meet fellow internationalstudents, find your way around the campus and settle intothe city. It is intended for all international and EU studentsaccepted on a course of study at Southampton SolentUniversity and includes educational, cultural and socialevents. During these two days you will be able tocomplete your enrolment, request any letters you need to open a bank account or secure accommodation, and get your campus card.

International adviceOur international advice team is here to support youthroughout your student experience and to help you get the most out of your student life, from arrival to

graduation. We can provide information, advice andguidance on a wide range of issues, including visas andimmigration matters, life in the UK and employment, andcan offer support regarding any worries or questions youmay have prior to and during your studies.

English languageIf English is not your first language, you may be able totake an option in English as a foreign language (EFL) onsome courses, while on others a tutor could recommendadditional classes in English.

Health careIf you are an international student from outside theEU/EEA studying a course of six months or more, and youhave paid the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) as partof your Tier 4 visa application, you are entitled to fullhealth care under the National Health Service (NHS) fromthe beginning of your stay in the UK, on the same basis as UK residents. Students on short courses of less than sixmonths should ensure that they have private medicalinsurance. EU/EEA nationals should obtain a EuropeanHealth Insurance Card (EHIC) from their home country as evidence that they are entitled to reciprocal health carein the UK whilst studying here.

Access all areasWe work to support disabled students in achieving theiracademic potential. Our staff can help ensure that relevantsupport is in place.

Here to help you studyThe University’s online guide, succeed@solent, helps youget better grades. It offers extensive, practical onlinetutorials on topics such as academic writing, research andgiving presentations. There are also advisers available toprovide face-to-face support.

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Exchange andStudy AbroadIf you’re interested in getting some furtherinternational experience, our exchange programmesoffer the chance to do just that.

You can enhance your career and broaden your horizonsby spending part of your degree working abroad, or bystudying at one of Southampton Solent’s huge range ofinternational partner universities.

Studying and/or working abroad is an incredibleexperience which will open up further opportunities andhelp you develop new skills for a competitive edge whenyou graduate. You’ll get to meet new people, delve intoanother culture and gain independence.

Study AbroadYou could also study with us for a semester or a year onour Study Abroad programme. This allows you to choosefrom a menu of subject units to tailor your experience toyour degree.

For more information or to apply, visit our website:www.solent.ac.uk/studyabroad

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Pre-sessional English courseYou can improve your academic and English languageskills before you start your undergraduate orpostgraduate degree course with one of our pre-sessional English courses. The courses are designed toimprove your English language skills to meet ourstandard course entry requirements.

Offered as either a five- or ten-week course, you will studyfor around 30 hours each week, including computer-basedsessions and tutorials, with an optional social programme.The course aims to help you improve your reading, writing,listening and speaking skills. The typical class size is 8–16students.

International Foundation YearPart of a range of extended degree programmes forstudents whose first language is not English, thisfoundation year can help you reach a standard broadlyequivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of IELTS5.5 in each language skill component) before startingundergraduate studies.

Language studiesIf you want to improve your English language skills duringyour studies, classes in Academic English, General Englishand Business English are available to you through theUniversity’s Curriculum Plus programme. We also offer arange of classes in Mandarin Chinese, French, German,Italian and Spanish, if you’d like to learn another languageduring your studies.

Language centreYou will have the opportunity to improve your Englishlanguage skills in our language centre which has dedicatedmultimedia facilities with interactive learning materials.The language centre’s staff are highly experienced and wellqualified. Together with the international students whojoin us from different countries and cultures across theworld, we aim to create a lively and friendly atmosphere.

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“The course was absolutely useful. All the tutors areready to give students everything they can. Theirfast feedback on essays was great.

Kim, Pre-sessional English courseSouth Korea

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There are many opportunities for you to gain valuableprofessional work experience through one of ourstudent enterprises. You can learn the skills required byindustry through working for clients and understandwhat it is like to work to a professional brief.

As well as local businesses, students have also gainedvaluable work experience at national events. For example,our media students are a regular feature at UK festivals,with a close relationship with Bestival and over ten years’history at the world-famous Glastonbury festival,interviewing stars and providing outside broadcast servicesto national agencies like the BBC.

Re:SoRe:So is the first fully student-operated retail initiative in a UK shopping centre, selling unique products designedand produced by the University’s creative students andgraduates. You could take on a variety of roles whichinclude all aspects of managing the store – includinghitting income targets – providing first-hand experience of a working retail environment.http://retailsolent.org

Solent CreativesYou can register with Solent Creatives and offer your skillsas a freelancer in our creative agency. You will be skills-matched to real-world projects for businesses and privateindividuals, offering exceptional opportunities for paid,real-world experience. You will work to a real brief anddeadline, learn to manage the client–creative relationshipand figure out your own individual way of working – allsupported by Solent Creatives’ friendly, professional teamof experts. Opportunities for work include design, filming,marketing and PR, and many other roles.www.solentcreatives.co.uk

Solent MusicOur in-house work experience and employabilityorganisation for music has brokered or managed over 800work experience opportunities for students in a wide rangeof music businesses and festivals, including the University’sown music industry conference, SMILEfest. Now in itsseventh year, SMILEfest is a student-conceived, managedand promoted three-week celebration of music in thecreative industries which includes music concerts,workshops and industry speakers. https://www.youtube.com/solentmusic/videos https://solentmusic.wordpress.com/about

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Solent ProductionsSpecialising in music and sports festivals, corporate videosand marketing content, our in-house production company,Solent Productions, will help provide you with theopportunities to obtain work experience for real clients.Using the latest technology, you could be filming, editingor live streaming an event.www.youtube.com/SolentProductions

Solent TVSolent TV commissions students’ creative content for theUniversity’s web channel, which hosts over 180 studentvideo productions. You could be involved through script-writing, directing, promotion, filming, sound, lighting ormake-up. You could have the opportunity to experiencedifferent roles on set, helping you find out what you’regood at while working in a professional, supportiveenvironment before starting in the industry. www.youtube.com/solentdotTV

Solent WorksSolent Works is a student-run event managementcompany, delivering events for real clients. It is designed toenhance your current experience, as well as build on newskills within the events industry.

Run by students and graduates from a cross-section ofcourses within the University, the management structureof Solent Works will allow you to develop your abilitieswithin the areas of marketing, finance, technical, humanresources and event coordination.

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We recognise the value of hands-on experience whenit comes to finding a job, and real-world industryopportunities are built into our exciting range ofcourses. Our courses are designed in collaborationwith industry to find out what skills, knowledge andexperience they require from graduates, helping us toensure you can benefit from the latest techniques,technology and expertise.

Many of our courses also include accreditation fromprofessional industry bodies, or offer the potential to earnfurther professional qualifications alongside your degree.

Employability servicesThe University provides a huge amount of supportregarding employability, career skills and enterprise. Our employability advisers can help you find part-timeand relevant work during your time at SouthamptonSolent, as well as offering one-to-one career supportmeetings, workshops and a massive range of onlineresources – covering everything from interview techniquesand CV writing to job-hunting advice and guidance onusing networks like LinkedIn.

For those looking to freelance or start your own business,we offer plenty of specialised support. Our Mentoring Plusprogramme can match you with a local industry specialistto mentor you and support your progress, and we providetraining, start-up space and up to £2,000 of financialsupport for student and graduate businesses. To find out more, visit www.solent.ac.uk/start-ups

Work experience opportunitiesA lot of our courses offer the opportunity to gain valuableindustry experience, from a one-year work placement toworking on a live client brief. The University also hasseveral student-run enterprises through which you coulddo freelance work for industry clients.

Getting involvedIn the competitive modern job market, employers arelooking for well-rounded graduates with skills, experienceand ideas outside their area of academic study. Gettinginvolved in the University and the local community is agreat way to broaden your experience and appeal toemployers – building your CV, having fun and makingvaluable connections as you go.

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If you are a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swissnational, or the dependant of one, you are currentlypermitted to work in the UK without any restrictionson the number of hours or type of work. You will needto show proof of your status (normally your passportor identity card) to your employer as proof that youare a national of an EEA country/dependant of one.

The Southampton region boasts around 75,000 businessesranging from marine and tourism to engineering andfinance, providing a variety of work opportunities, frompart-time work to work placement options during yourstudies.

Croatian nationalsIf you are a national of Croatia, you will normally need toobtain a yellow registration certificate (CR1) to prove thatyou are entitled to work 20 hours a week during term-time and full-time during vacations. For more information,please visit www.gov.uk/croatian-national/yellow-registration-certificate

Non-EEA nationalsIf you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you should checkthe conditions on your visa or biometric residence permitto ensure that you have been given the correct workentitlement for the level of your course, as above. If youare unsure, please contact the international advice team inStudents 1st.

For further information, please visit www.gov.uk

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Our courses

To help you find the right route through youreducation, we offer a variety of course levels.

Foundation (Fd) years are ideal for people without theusual academic qualifications/experience for anundergraduate degree. Over one year you’ll learn essentialstudy skills and prepare to join a specialist degree thefollowing year.www.solent.ac.uk/fdy

Higher National Diploma (HND) courses (two years full-time or three years part-time) provide work-relatedexperience and knowledge. Once completed, you’ll be ableto top up to a full undergraduate degree.

Top-up courses take place over one year and allow you to top up your existing qualification – usually equivalentto a UK HND – to a full BA (Hons), BSc (Hons) or BEng(Hons) degree. www.solent.ac.uk/top-ups

Undergraduate honours (Hons) degrees – a first degree,also called a bachelor’s degree, usually take three years,with some offering a four-year option that includes a yearabroad, a work placement (WPla) or a study abroadplacement (SPla).www.solent.ac.uk/courses

Undergraduate degrees are classified by subject type:• BA (Bachelor of Arts) – business or creative courses• BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) – engineering-relatedcourses• BSc (Bachelor of Science) – science-related courses• LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – law-related courses.

Postgraduate degrees – also called a master’s, thesehigher-level qualifications usually require you to havecompleted an undergraduate degree. Like undergraduatedegrees, they are classified by subject type: MA, MSc.www.solent.ac.uk/postgraduate

Research degrees – a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) andDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) require you to research aspecialist subject area in depth, with critical evaluationand originality (see pages 66–67 for more information).www.solent.ac.uk/research

Integrated degrees – we also offer a four yearprogramme which combines an undergraduate andpostgraduate degree into a single course. You will then be able to graduate with an MEng.

Course groups

Architecture and construction 22Art, design and fashion 26Business, management and law 30Computing, games and networking 34Engineering and yacht design 38Maritime 42Media and media technology 46Music and performance 50Social sciences 54Sport and fitness 58Writing and communication 62

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The built environment is anexpanding industry, especiallywith global economic growth incountries such as China, Indiaand Malaysia. Our courses offeryou the option to study subjectsin this expanding industry suchas architecture, interior designand construction, so you can beat the forefront of the world’schanging environment. You willstudy in the heart of an excitingcity undergoing significantdevelopment, from the royal pierproject and the new culturalquarter to WatermarkWestQuay.

Lay strong foundations for a great career.

There is a strong employability focus on thecourses, with graduates experiencing highemployability rates. They often say that theyfeel well prepared starting their new roles dueto their time on the course, and go on to workin property development companies, winindustry awards on behalf of their companiesand feature in industry magazines.

The architecture and construction team haswell-established, strong industry connectionswhich allow study projects to be linked to real-world briefs, interaction on real case studies andattendance at informal employer liaisonmeetings, as well as giving you the opportunityto work with clients and employers. You will beencouraged to build industry-required skillsduring independent industry work placements,as well as throughout the course’s curriculum oflectures, seminars and practical workshops. Youwill also have the opportunity to showcase yourfinal-year projects to employers and the publicat our end-of-year built environment show, andin the past students have secured graduateemployment as a result.

With dedicated course studios and laboratories,you can experience the facilities andequipment used by industry practitioners. Our facilities include AutoCAD, Revit, AdobePhotoshop and Illustrator, Google SketchUpPro, plotters, laser cutters, a 3D printer, digitalcameras, CAD stations and Vector Works, aswell as both 3D and large-format scanners andlevelling and surveying equipment amongstothers, preparing you to easily apply your skillsin a working practice.

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BA (Hons) ArchitecturalTechnologyBeing professionally accredited by the Chartered Instituteof Architectural Technologists means that the curriculummeets the specific needs of the architectural technologyindustry. With a strong focus on employability, you will beencouraged to gain work experience during your studies,so you can apply the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt in design, technology and professional practice. This iscomplemented by units in sustainable environmentaldesign and building information modelling (BIM) for a strong grounding in essential areas.

BA (Hons) Interior DesignProfessionally accredited by the Society of British andInternational Design (SBID), this interior design courseblends aesthetics and technology, asking students to usetheir design, research and problem-solving skills to createamazing indoor spaces in a dedicated studio, mirroringthe atmosphere of a working professional studio. Studentsmay also have the opportunity to participate in an annualLondon exhibition and national design competitions,providing further exposure for their designs.

Fully equipped architecturaltechnology studio, withplotters, large-formatscanners, laser-cutters, a 3Dprinter and digital cameras

35 dedicatedCAD stations for architectureand constructionstudents

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BSc (Hons) InternationalConstruction, Design andManagement (Top-up)This one-year top-up course provides the opportunity to turn your existing qualification into a full UK bachelor’sdegree, focusing on either construction management or architectural technology in the internationalconstruction industry. You will have opportunities toshadow professionals in the industry as well as work onlive briefs and case studies which provide a unique insightinto major construction projects. International studentsadjusting to the UK higher education system are givenspecialist support.

BSc (Hons) ConstructionManagementWith 100 per cent overall student satisfaction (NSS 2015),you can see how having elements such as dedicatedlearning space, industry-standard facilities, supportivetutors and a hands-on practical learning environmentbenefits our students. Professionally accredited by theChartered Institute of Building and the CharteredAssociation of Building Engineers, the course meets thestandards required by industry, helping our previousstudents succeed in getting jobs after graduation, aided bythe live briefs, site visits and project work carried outthroughout the course.

Various accreditations by the Chartered Institute of Building, the Associationof Building Engineers, theChartered Institute ofArchitectural Technologistsand the Society of Britishand International Design

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Courses availableUndergraduate coursesBA (Hons) Architectural TechnologyBSc (Hons) Construction ManagementBA (Hons) Interior Design

Top-up courseBSc (Hons) International Construction, Design and Management (Top-up)

Postgraduate courseMSc Sustainable Building Design

Latest software, includingRevit, Vector Works, AdobePhotoshop, AdobeIllustrator and GoogleSketchUp Pro

I feel confident, dynamic, energised andwelcome at the University, and I have a lotof chances to know and chat with foreignstudents from different countries. Thecourse has taught us a wide range ofknowledge, including academic writing andprofessional knowledge. The lecturers arealso very happy to guide our learning andliving, as well as encouraging us to study. I am enjoying it.

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Zheng, BSc (Hons) International Construction,Design and Management (Top-up) China

With subjects including fashion,styling, photography, beauty,animation, fine art and design,our collaborative courses willcertainly stimulate yourcreativity. We are proud to havebeen voted one of the UK’s topcreative universities by theWhich? University student poll.This accolade reflects thecreative nature of our coursesand teaching staff, and istestament to our uniquelearning environment.

Reflect on the world you live in, shape it andinterpret it. Express yourself and make yourvoice heard.

The art, design and fashion industry is bigbusiness in the UK, and a lot of our graduatesare pursuing fantastic careers and setting uptheir own businesses. Our students have wonmany awards including the Society of Britishand International Design’s prestigious YoungDesigner of the Year. Graduates include, world-famous fashion designer, Jenny Packham.

With opportunities to take part in industry-runworkshops at London Fashion Week, visits tocreative capitals such as New York and Paris,guest lectures and field trips, you will beexposed to the industry in a hands-on, visualway, allowing you to understand how yourlessons can be applied in the real world.

Opportunities to showcase your work areplentiful, with end-of-year degree shows, standsat national exhibitions, Re:So (our unique retailoutlet), coffee-table publications and pitches toindustry professionals for real commissions.

Your learning is supported by a wide range ofhigh-end printing and design facilities. Theseinclude two Vandercook letterpresses, threescreen print beds and three Intaglio/etchingpresses for calligraphy and etching work.Students also have access to professionalcamera equipment, photographic studios anddarkrooms, a fully equipped workshop formetal- and wood-working, Apple Macs with thelatest Adobe Creative Suite software, a fabricprinter, a digital laser cutter and all the latestdesign software.

Art, design and fashion

Voted one of the UK’s mostcreative universities in theWhich? University 2013 and2014 student polls

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BA (Hons) FashionManagement with Marketing

BA (Hons) FashionManagement with Marketing(Top-up)These three-year and one-year courses provide fantasticopportunities for anyone wanting to work on the businessside of the fashion industry. The courses expose studentsto fashion retail, consumer behaviour and merchandising,giving you the knowledge and skills to get work experiencein the industry, as some of our graduates have done for companies such as Calvin Klein, Harvey Nichols, Stella McCartney and Hugo Boss. The course team alsohas links with major UK brands such as Next, Fat Face andT.M. Lewin.

With practical insights into the fashion industry, studentswill have the opportunity to get work experience, benefitfrom guest lectures, work on live projects and go on sitevisits, all providing a valuable insight into the industry.

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

BA (Hons) Graphic Design(Top-up)With 86 per cent of our graduates working within a yearof graduation, you can see how the use of traditional anddigital facilities prepares students for employment. Our dedicated studios will allow you to explore differentgenres of design where you can build up a varied andprofessional portfolio of work. With plenty ofopportunities for work experience through live client briefsand the in-house Solent Creatives (see page 16), you willlearn commercial skills to help you to be as employable aspossible after graduation.

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Modern multimedialab with iMacs andthe latest creativesoftware

Silkscreens,letterpressesand othertraditionalprintingfacilities

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£1.4 millioninvested indedicated art anddesign school£

Identified as a beacon ofgood practice in a reportby the RSA on creativityin higher educationinstitutions

BA (Hons) Make-Up and Hair DesignBeing part of such a creative university, there are manyopportunities for students on this course to collaborate onour course projects to get work experience. Whether it’s forour annual fashion show, University-run Solent TV, photoshoots or professional campaigns, you will have manyopportunities to try different styles and showcase yourartistic talents.

BA (Hons) IllustrationUsing dedicated studio space, students can explore theircreativity through our industry-standard traditional anddigital facilities which include a letterpress, print-making,drawing and book-binding. Practical experience isencouraged, with students taking on projects that haveincluded working in the print room and drawing on thestreets, as well as working on live briefs from real clientsso you can see how your illustrations can workcommercially. You’ll study a variety of units such asconcepts and themes, visual language, critical discourse,editorial, the society of superstition and phobia, andcontemporary art critique, with options to specialise in your preferred area.

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Courses availableFoundation yearDesign Foundation Year

Undergraduate coursesBA (Hons) Animation BA (Hons) Beauty PromotionBA (Hons) Fashion BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and MerchandisingBA (Hons) Fashion FilmBA (Hons) Fashion GraphicsBA (Hons) Fashion Management with MarketingBA (Hons) Fashion PhotographyBA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and CommunicationBA (Hons) Fashion Styling BA (Hons) Fine ArtBA (Hons) Graphic and Media DesignBA (Hons) Graphic DesignBA (Hons) IllustrationBA (Hons) Interior Design DecorationBA (Hons) Make-Up and Hair Design BA (Hons) PhotographyBA (Hons) Product DesignBA (Hons) Visual Merchandising and Retail Design

Top-up coursesBA (Hons) Fashion (Top-up)BA (Hons) Fashion Management with Marketing (Top-up)BA (Hons) Fashion Photography (Top-up)BA (Hons) Fashion Styling and Make-Up for Media (Top-up)BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Top-up)BA (Hons) Interior Design Decoration (Top-up)BA (Hons) Photography (Top-up)BA (Hons) Product Design (Top-up)BA (Hons) Visual Arts (Top-up)

Postgraduate coursesMA Creative Direction for Fashion and BeautyMA Critical Creative PracticeMA Fashion Merchandise ManagementMA Visual Communication

Dedicated public art galleryin the heart of the city

www.solent.ac.uk/art-courses

“I like the diversity of skills I get on my course. I really like the guest speakers who come to talkto us about the industry with practical advice. I love the 10 per cent photography and filmingincluded in my course! My career aspirations are to work in the film and TV industry, theatre,opera, ballet and short films. I’d like to be abusiness owner and have my own animal-friendly,cruelty-free make-up brand.

Martina, BA (Hons) Make-Up and Hair DesignBulgaria

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You can learn business skills formanagement, law, finance,marketing and human resourcesfor a variety of industries,including the events and tourismsector, on one of our career-focused courses.

Designed in consultation with real businesses,you can learn the skills, knowledge andexperience – in a multidisciplinary environment –for a successful international career.

With a great support network forentrepreneurship and enterprise, you cangraduate with your business fundamentals inplace. With support available for smallbusinesses, local business networking events andguest lectures from prominent figures, you willbe given a valuable insight into differentindustries to help you gain the confidence tostart up your own business.

Accreditations from professional bodies such asthe Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), theAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA) and the Association for ProjectManagement Group (APMG) International – aswell as opportunities to study further professionalqualifications such as CAM, Google Analytics andPRINCE2 alongside your degree – will provide youwith a professional business perspective whenyou embark on your career.

Our courses are very hands-on, with live clientbriefs allowing you to pitch to real companieswith your campaign plans, product ideas andbusiness solutions, building up your confidenceand presentation skills. With the student-runevents agency, Solent Works, you have theopportunity to put your skills into practice andrun real events on behalf of clients. Tourism andevents students have also gained workexperience at the International CruiseConvention, making them more familiar withthe sector.

Southampton has a thriving economy providingplenty of areas for work experience. Courses alsooffer opportunities for field trips to localbusinesses and industry events, including cruiseships and agencies – as well as law courts,allowing you to put your observations intopractice in the University’s own purpose-designed teaching court.

From start-ups to multinationals, you can makean impact on the business world.

Business, management and law

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BSc (Hons) Accountancy and Finance (Top-up)You will be able to build on your existing qualificationsand experiences, and transform them into a valuablehonours degree in just one year. Looking at both nationaland international markets, you will gain a firmunderstanding of the global economy through our industrylinks, live client briefs, guest lectures and work experienceplacements available for you. With access to professionalBloomberg finance software and up-to-date officepackages, you will get a taste of industry experience tosupplement your learning, ready for employment.

BA (Hons) BusinessManagement

BA (Hons) InternationalBusiness ManagementOur business courses are employment-focused to developthe business skills and knowledge required by employers.This includes opportunities for work experience, pitchingbusiness solutions to industry professionals to meet theirbrief, and the chance to gain additional professionalqualifications. Our international business managementcourse expands on this with an international focus. Here,you can gain experience of different languages, culturesand business environments, turning you into a well-rounded and globally aware business graduate. Coveringsubjects such as management, finance and marketing,there is a specific focus on cross-cultural liaison andmanagement skills in the context of the global market.

Gold-standardaward from theAssociation ofCharteredCertifiedAccountants

One of Britain’s top 20 universities forgraduate start-ups (Higher EducationBusiness and Community InteractionSurvey 2014–15)

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BA (Hons) International Air Travel and TourismManagement

BA (Hons) InternationalTourism ManagementLocated in a travel hub on the south coast of England,Southampton is the cruise capital of the UK and benefitsfrom an international airport, providing you with manyopportunities to gain insight into this growing industry.You’ll also be able to benefit from our proximity to theNew Forest National Park, historical surroundings andquick transport links to London. The course’s strongindustry links have provided past students with valuablework placement opportunities, and with the internationaltourism industry currently accounting for one of everyeleven jobs globally, there will be various opportunities toexpand your experience, even with a study abroad option.

BSc (Hons) InternationalManagement (Top-up)

MSc International BusinessManagementYou can convert your existing experience andqualifications into an internationally recognised UKhonours degree in just one year with our top-up course.The course seeks to improve knowledge of internationalbusiness management practices, developing interculturalawareness and an understanding of businesscommunication. Our strong industry links ensure thatstudents have as much access to guest speakers, live clientbriefs and work placement opportunities as possible. On completion of the course you will have the option toprogress onto a master’s degree such as MSc InternationalBusiness Management. Students benefit from ourrelationship with the Chartered Management Institute(CMI), and are able to hold student membershipthroughout their studies. Graduates will be in a goodposition to pursue further study and achieve CharteredManager (CMgr) status.

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Courses available

Opportunities to study forPRINCE2® projectmanagement and otherprofessional courses

“I found economics very important when learninghow to manage a business.

Evdoxia, BSc (Hons) Business EconomicsGreece

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Foundation yearsBusiness Foundation YearEvent and Tourism Foundation YearInternational Foundation CertificateInternational Foundation YearInternational Foundation Year (Football)Law and Criminology Foundation Year

Higher National Diplomas HND Business and Management HND Business and Marketing

Undergraduate coursesBA (Hons) Accountancy and FinanceBSc (Hons) Business EconomicsBA (Hons) Business Enterprise with EntrepreneurshipBA (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) Events ManagementBA (Hons) Festival and Event ManagementBA (Hons) International Air Travel and Tourism ManagementBA (Hons) International Business ManagementBA (Hons) International Tourism ManagementLLB (Hons) LawLLB (Hons) Law and Commercial PracticeBA (Hons) MarketingBA (Hons) Marketing with Advertising Management BA (Hons) Sport MarketingBA (Hons) Tourism Management

Top-up coursesBSc (Hons) Accountancy and Finance (Top-up)BSc (Hons) Business Administration (Top-up)BSc (Hons) International Event Management (Top-up)BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management (Top-up)BSc (Hons) International Management (Top-up)BSc (Hons) International Travel and Tourism Management(Top-up) BSc (Hons) Marketing (Top-up)

Postgraduate coursesMBA Business Administration MA Human Resource ManagementMSc International Accounting and FinanceMSc International Business ManagementLLM International Trade RegulationsMSc ManagementMA Marketing ManagementMA Personnel and DevelopmentMSc Project Management

With subjects including digitalanimation, games art, softwaredevelopment, network securityand web design, you can be surethat you will make an impact inthe digital revolution with one ofour specialist courses. With state-of-the-art facilities replicatingprofessional environments, youcan get a feel of the industrybefore working in it.

The computing, games and networkingindustry drives some of the most influentialand exciting developments in the world. Thevocational nature of our courses has helped our students secure sought-after jobs aftergraduation. These include working in industrydeveloping company websites, games, salesproducts and networks. One graduate says thatduring his time at Solent University, he wasprovided with “the end results and confidenceto face the real world of work”.

Launch a career at the cutting edge of IT.

You can boost your knowledge andemployment potential through many industry-related activities. Guest lectures are offered onmany courses, as well as industry eventnetworking opportunities. You can gain workexperience through live client briefs, agencywork through the University’s in-house agency,Solent Creatives, and work placementopportunities like previous students incompanies such as IBM, NATS, Accenture, NinjaTheory, Jagex and many more. We alsoencourage students to take part in competitionssuch as Global Game Jam, where our staff andstudents secured two prizes in 2015.

Our courses have many recognitions fromindustry. Our computing courses are accreditedby the British Computer Society (BCS – TheChartered Institute for IT) whilst our gamingcourses are part of the Sony DevelopersNetwork, an official Unreal Academic Partnerand part of the Southern Independent GamesNetwork (SIGN). You will also have theopportunity to study commercial certificatessuch as Oracle and Cisco.

Our courses are very hands-on, using the latestindustry-standard equipment. Our facilitiesinclude a dedicated high-spec computer gameslab where you can make use of industry-standard software including Adobe, Autodeskand Epic, Visual Studio, Perforce and manymore. You can also test your knowledge on ourfacilities which include a usability lab with eye-tracker, motion-capture studio and consoledevelopment kits.

Computing, gamesand networking

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BA (Hons) Computer Games(Art)

BSc (Hons) Computer Games(Indie)

BSc (Hons) Computer Games(Software Development)

The UK video games industry is the largest in Europe,generating £2 billion in global sales each year. With avariety of computer games courses to choose from, youcan excel in your area of interest. Whether you’reinterested in art, building characters, independent gamedevelopment or developing software, you’ll find whatyou’re interested in on one of these exciting courses.Whatever your interest, these courses will also teach youthe project management and business skills required tosupport a games studio or business. Collaboration betweenstudents on these courses will help bring your games tolife, building your portfolio.

BSc (Hons) ComputingUsing industry-standard facilities and the latest systems,you will gain vital technical knowledge to pursue a varietyof careers in IT. This hands-on course will give you theopportunity to develop your skills in designing, buildingand implementing computer systems, culminating in amajor final-year software development project. You’ll alsohave the opportunity to program robotic devices anddrones, as well as developing apps for android devices.With such a variety of projects, you’ll be experienced andindustry-ready on graduation.

Dedicatedgamesacademyreplicatesprofessionalgames studioenvironment

Dedicated computing labs,with motion-capturestudio, extensive hardwareand the latest industry-standard software

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BSc (Hons) Web Design andDevelopmentOn this course you can enhance your creative design skillswith the complementary design and code to bring the webto life. You’ll do this using the latest design anddevelopment techniques in the University’s specialist labs.With industry-standard software, such as Adobe CreativeCloud and GitHub, you can put your practical skills into usefor work experience opportunities. You will continuallyimprove your knowledge through industry guest lecturesand applying the theory as taught. Our testing labs witheye-tracker device will help you perfect your projects, just as you would in industry.

BSc (Hons) Network SecurityManagementIn our EC Council-certified security and specialistnetworking labs, you will have the opportunity to study in a practical environment. With a variety ofequipment from Cisco, Fluke and HP, you can test yoursolutions to real-world problems on a variety ofcomputing devices. As well as working on real projects,you will also have the opportunity to gain industryqualifications in Cisco and Microsoft, as well as the ECCouncil’s Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) qualification. Allof this, as well as guest speakers from industry, will helpyou keep up-to-date and provide valuable insights intothis highly important industry.

The latest gamedevelopment software,including Autodesk 3Dstudio max, Torque GameBuilder, Visual Studio, UDK and Unity Pro

Proud to be part of theSony Developers Network,and an official UnrealAcademic Partner

State-of-the-artusabilitylab

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Courses availableUndergraduate coursesBSc (Hons) Business Information TechnologyBA (Hons) Computer Games (Art)BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Indie)BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Software Development)BA (Hons) Computer Generated ImageryBSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Web DesignBSc (Hons) Computer Systems and NetworksBSc (Hons) ComputingBA (Hons) Digital AnimationBSc (Hons) Information Technology Management BSc (Hons) Network Security ManagementBSc (Hons) Software EngineeringBSc (Hons) Web Design and Development

Top-up courseBSc (Hons) Applied Computing (Top-up)

Postgraduate courseMSc Applied ComputingMSc Computer EngineeringMSc Cyber Security EngineeringMSc Data Analytics EngineeringMSc Digital Design

“I feel really proud of myself and hope I canset more world records in the future. It’ssomething I have achieved with a lot of hardwork and should show employers that I amthe type of person who not only wants tolearn, but can also make somethinginnovative with my knowledge.

Petar, BSc (Hons) Computer Systems and NetworksBulgaria

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Petar broke a world record inoverclocking, a specialisedtechnique that enhances theperformance of a computerprocessor.

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Tackling modern engineeringchallenges, you can help developnew products to be moreefficient, sustainable, faster oreven revolutionary through someof our engineering and yachtingcourses. With state-of-the-artfacilities, our yachting andengineering courses will provideyou with all the tools you needto develop the next big thing.

Our engineering courses have a strongemphasis on developing practical skills as wellas theoretical knowledge, with a team oflecturers who have a mix of industry, academicand research experience, so that when yougraduate you’ll have the necessary skills tomove successfully into the workplace.

Engineer the future of sailing and design.

Our engineering graduates have used their skillsand knowledge to come up with some greatengineering design solutions, working inrobotics, aerospace and automotiveengineering, while our race-winning yachtdesigners have come up with cutting-edgedesigns for cruising yachts, racing yachts, leisureand commercial power vessels. Both subjectsprovide you with improved employabilityoptions on graduation.

You will gain industry experience by working on live client briefs, providing an opportunity tonetwork with industry professionals. In the past,students have worked on projects with Rolls-Royce, SAAB, TUV and Coopervision. Studentshave also had the opportunity to present theirwork to industry at the Wessex Round Table ofInventors event. You will also be able to benefitfrom local professional development events oncampus, such as those hosted by the Instituteof Engineering and Technology (IET). The IEThas also accredited BEng (Hons) ElectronicEngineering and BEng (Hons) MechanicalEngineering, meaning that the course contentmeets strict standards put in place by theprofession.

Our courses are very hands-on, using the latestindustry-standard equipment. You will benefitfrom use of our industry-standard facilitieswhich include workshops and engineeringlaboratories with equipment such asoscilloscopes, multimeters, NI MultiSim eCAD,Labview and Matlab software, 3D printing andlaser-cutting facilities, a 60-metre towing testtank with wave generator and a four-metrestability and floatation tank.

Engineering and yacht design

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BEng (Hons) ElectronicEngineeringDeveloping a solid foundation in mathematics andcircuitry, you will go on to develop knowledge in analogue,digital and computer systems, understanding industrysoftware, key professional skills and manufacturingtechniques on this IET-accredited course. You will then be able to apply your knowledge to carry out your ownresearch and undertake a major practical project based on your own interests. Past students have been able togain an insight into real-life engineering problems, tacklingprojects defined for them by our network of industrycontacts.

BEng (Hons) MechanicalEngineeringThis IET-accredited course demonstrates how design is integrated into engineering systems. You will learnessential engineering concepts for mechanics, drawing,CAD and manufacturing skills, as well as being able tobuild your own products. You will then be in a position to apply these to live briefs from industry where you candevelop your analytical, problem-solving, teamwork andbusiness management skills in a practical and hands-onmanner. As a full-time student you’ll interact not just withacademics but where possible with industry, giving youthe opportunity to visit local engineering firms andfacilities, adding to your understanding of the industry in a live context and developing important connectionswith employers.

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BEng (Hons) Yacht andPowercraft DesignWith a strong emphasis on practical design and productionmethods, you can begin to build your skills, ready for acareer as a sailing yacht or motor boat designer. With adedicated CAD drawing office and fully equipped specialistcomposite workshop, you will have designed, built, testedand raced your own prototype model by the end of yourfirst year. Combined with boatyard visits, guest speakersfrom some of the UK’s best yacht design companies suchas Sunseeker, and local networking opportunities, you willbe in a good position to follow other course graduates intoa successful design career.

BEng (Hons) Yacht Designand Production Southampton Solent’s yacht design and production coursehas an international reputation and has been developed inconjunction with the industry to ensure that essentialskills in both the design and production of yachts andcommercial craft are covered. A strong practical emphasisis present throughout the course, which will allow you togain valuable knowledge with hands-on examples, designapplications and workshop experience in productionmethods and materials. Second-year students havepreviously been able to secure summer work placementsfrom among the wealth of large employers in the region.

£30,000 of 3D printingequipment, plus otherrapid prototypingequipment and £20,000 ofnon-destructive testing kit

60-metre towing tank with computer-controlledwave generator, for testingboat designs

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Courses availableFoundation yearTechnology Foundation Year

Higher National Diplomas HND Marine Engineering HND Nautical Science

Undergraduate coursesBEng (Hons) Applied Composites EngineeringBEng (Hons) Electronic EngineeringBSc (Hons) Engineering Design and ManufactureBEng (Hons) Mechanical EngineeringBEng (Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design BEng (Hons) Yacht Design and Production

Postgraduate courseMSc Superyacht Design

“I like the education and the opportunities that Solent gives. My aspiration is to be thebest at mechanical engineering.

Filipe, BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering(Technology Foundation Year)Portugal

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With a rich maritime history, themajor global city port ofSouthampton, on the UK’s southcoast, is a good place to learnabout ship operations, portmanagement, maritime business,marine engineering and theenvironment. The city's positionoffers networking opportunitiesnot only with the busy port, butalso with associated businesses.

Embark on your global career.

There are plenty of opportunities to get out of the lecture room, and in the past, studentshave been on trips to Lloyds Insurance, theInternational Maritime Organization (IMO) and the busy ports of Southampton, Antwerpand Rotterdam.

Our courses are designed to meet the needs of employers, with our maritime courses beingaccredited by the Institute of CharteredShipbrokers, as well as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. These strong industrylinks and other international partnerships helpour students build their knowledge and go intolucrative careers.

You will be encouraged to expand your work-based skills through experience; this has provedvaluable to our graduates who have gone on tohighly successful careers in the maritime sector,working as ship managers, ship operators,charterers and brokers.

It’s not all study – we have an active MaritimeSociety run by our enthusiastic students,offering further guest speakers from ourcelebrated alumni, volunteering opportunities,and of course social events.

Maritime

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BSc (Hons) Maritime BusinessRecognised for producing students with excellentemployment prospects, many of our graduates have gone on to gain good jobs in leading organisations.Providing many networking opportunities, field trips tobusy European ports, work experience opportunities andacademic expertise, you too could be in a position to get your dream maritime job in this exciting industry.Graduates have said that they have benefited from thefoundations of the fundamental elements in the industry,as well as the understanding of different cultures and workethics, from their time on the course.

BSc (Hons) Shipping and Port ManagementProviding solid knowledge and understanding of operatinga port successfully and managing the ships that deliver to ports in one of Europe’s busiest port cities, you willfocus on learning about ship management and operations.Supplemented by the key foundations of the industrythrough academic expertise, field trips and networkingopportunities, you will be in a strong position to join our alumni in getting a good job in this global industryafter graduation.

The University’s Warsash MaritimeAcademy is the world’s leadingmaritime education and trainingprovider, operating in a trulyinternational industry. We workclosely with the global maritimesectors, ensuring that our educationand training programmes not onlymeet the practical needs of ourcustomers but also reflect thecurrent best practice. We offer high-quality course provision for themaritime industries in: • deck (navigation)• engineering and marine electro-technical• hotel operations• leadership and management• offshore oil and gas • petrochemical and tanker• RYA powerboat and watercraft• scaled model ship handling• ship simulation training – bridge,engine and LICOS• STCW, safety and security.

See page 68 for more informationabout Warsash Maritime Academy.

Warsash Maritime Academy

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MSc International Shippingand LogisticsThis course can offer you exemption from some of theInstitute of Chartered Shipbrokers’ professional exams. Theunits studied during the course aim to enable students todevelop a detailed understanding of the operations andstrategies of shipping as a single transport mode within thecontext of international multimodal logistics. The coursehas been designed in conjunction with key maritimeindustry organisations to enable students to graduate withthe necessary knowledge and work-based skills that willenhance their career prospects.

MSc International MaritimeBusinessYou will reflect on the key aspects of maritime law,operations and risk management techniques and look atthe impact of international trade on managementstrategies in the industry. The course can also offer youexemption from some of the Institute of CharteredShipbrokers’ professional exams, so you will be wellequipped for a career in ship management or portoperations/management, both in the UK andinternationally, implementing the rich theoreticalknowledge and practical skills acquired during the course.

Visits to busy Europeanports

Courses are accredited bythe Institute of CharteredShipbrokers and theChartered Institute ofLogistics and Transport.

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Courses availableUndergraduate coursesBSc (Hons) Maritime BusinessBSc (Hons) Shipping and Port Management

Top-up coursesBEng (Hons) Marine Engineering and Management (Top-up)BSc (Hons) Marine Operations Management (Top-up)

Postgraduate coursesMSc International Maritime BusinessMBA International Maritime ManagementMSc International Shipping and LogisticsMBA Maritime Management MSc Shipping Operations“I am now working as a shipbroker with one of the world’s top firms, Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS), based

in Geneva. My studies at Solent fully enabled me to prepare myself for the challenges ahead in myprofessional career. I feel that the course was tailored toensure that my competence was specialised, yet broadenough for me to enter various different segments of the maritime industry.

Christopher, BSc (Hons) Maritime BusinessNorway

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Southampton Solent Universityprovides many routes into themedia industry through itsinnovative and hands-on courses.Whether you’re interested in film,television, media production,special effects, acoustics or theengineering that makes it allhappen, we have a course foryou. Our courses will supply youwith all the practical, technicaland academic skills you’ll need tomake your way in the excitingand fast-moving world of media.

Learn at the cutting edge of the newmedia landscape.

You will have the opportunity to attendmasterclasses by well-respected industryprofessionals. Previous sessions have beendelivered by film director Sir Alan Parker, actorJeremy Irons, Oscar-winning editor Walter Murch,and Julian Fellowes, the man behind DowntonAbbey.The knowledge you will receive from ourstaff, industry practitioners and guest lecturerswill help to enrich your learning experience. Our graduates have gone on to receivenominations for national competitions andindependent film festivals, and have even won a Royal Television Society award.

The media area offers a variety of extracurricularactivities and opportunities which can help you todevelop your portfolio and enhance your CV.Through the University’s production company,Solent Productions, students have regularly filmedat a number of events, including the world-famous Glastonbury Festival. The footageproduced by our students has been used by theBBC and ITV News, as well as by the University’sown web channel, Solent TV.

You will also have plenty of opportunities todevelop your skills using the latest professionalequipment and facilities. From our high-definitionoutdoor broadcast vehicle to a 3D cinemafeaturing Dolby Atmos surround sound, fromgreen-screen studios and high-end editing suitesto the latest LED technology, Solent gives you thechance to get essential hands-on experience withstate-of-the-art kit. And with an ever-growingbank of almost 3,000 items available for loan, youcan learn what it’s like to handle industry-standard equipment in any situation.

Media and media technology

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BA (Hons) Film Production

MA Film ProductionCombining theory and practice, these courses cover everyaspect of contemporary film production. You will learnabout everything from directing and producing through to scriptwriting, editing and sound design. Masterclassesand a strong visitor programme have in the past includedspeakers from films such as Quantum of Solace, SlumdogMillionaire and The Dark Knight Rises, so you will learnfrom some of the best. Working in professional studios and collaborating with expert tutors on a range ofprojects, these exciting courses will equip you with all theskills that employers in the modern film industry look forin graduates.

BSc (Hons) Television Production TechnologyOur hands-on television production degree explores themechanics of TV broadcasting, helping to equip you withessential expertise in the technical side of televisionbroadcast production. You will also cover the installation,operation and management of technologies associatedwith both live and pre-recorded broadcasts.

Three HD film and TV studios

Industry-standard HDoutside broadcast vehicle

Graduates have worked atthe BBC, ITV, Channel 4,Channel 5, Sky, filmcompanies, record labelsand radio stations.

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BA (Hons) Media Production(Top-up)On this one-year top-up course, you will have theopportunity to upgrade your existing qualification to a full honours degree. The course gives you the opportunityto develop your skills and refine your knowledge in videoproduction, audio production, sound design and digitalphotography. You will graduate from the course beingmulti-skilled and industry-ready as we keep you up-to-datewith changing technologies and trends. Previous graduateshave gone on to a variety of media roles, including juniorproducer, editorial assistant, graphic designer, productionresearcher, and website and app developer.

BEng (Hons) Audio andAcoustic Engineering

MEng Audio and AcousticEngineeringOn these courses, you will receive a solid grounding incore mathematics, electronics and the principles ofcomputing as well as acoustic engineering. You will receivehands-on training on the very latest industry-standardsound technology. The course and the teaching team havestrong links with organisations such as ITV, the BBC, Arqivaand Global Media. You will also have the opportunity toundertake work experience and placements, and can alsoobtain qualifications from the Institute of Acoustics.

Award-winning studentprogramming on our Solent TV web channel

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Courses availableFoundation yearMedia Foundation Year

Undergraduate coursesBEng (Hons) AcousticsBEng (Hons) Audio and Acoustic EngineeringBSc (Hons) Audio EngineeringBSc (Hons) Broadcast Systems EngineeringBA (Hons) FilmBA (Hons) Film and Television BA (Hons) Film ProductionBA (Hons) International Media ProductionBSc (Hons) Live Sound Technology BA (Hons) Media Culture and Production BA (Hons) Media Production BSc (Hons) Sound for Film, TV and GamesBA (Hons) Special Effects BA (Hons) Sport Television TechnologyBA (Hons) Television and Video ProductionBA (Hons) Television Post-ProductionBSc (Hons) Television Production TechnologyBA (Hons) Television Studio Production

Top-up coursesBA (Hons) Film and Television (Top-up)BA (Hons) Media Production (Top-up)BSc (Hons) Music Technology (Top-up)BA (Hons) Post-Production (Top-up)BSc (Hons) Sound for Film, TV and Games (Top-up)

Postgraduate coursesMSc Applied AcousticsMSc Applied Audio EngineeringMEng Audio and Acoustic EngineeringMA Film Production

“I like the great approach from lecturers and technicalinstructors. There are a lot of helpful resources available for students. There are great society opportunities to getinvolved in, as well as a variety of real-world opportunitiesin festival and broadcast environments.

Marco, BSc (Hons) Audio EngineeringVenezuela

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Creative Skillset-accredited coursesoffering first-class,industry-recognisededucation

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Access the vibrant UK musicand theatre scene through oneof our exciting music andperformance courses. You willlearn about promotion,management, journalism,production and digital music,and stage and screen acting.We have been voted one of theUK’s top creative universitiesfor the last two years by theWhich? University student poll– a testament to the innovativeand creative nature of ourcourses and our nurturinglearning environment.

Make your talent centre stage.

You could also benefit from the fantasticopportunities that our students haveexperienced. These have included visiting theworld-famous Abbey Road Studios in Londonand masterclasses delivered by famousmusicians from the past and present, includinga vocal workshop from one of Adele’s vocalists.The highlight of the year is SMILEfest, a three-week music event that takes place acrossSouthampton. Managed, run and promoted byour students, it features music concerts, clubnights, talks and conferences. The event notonly provides our students with the opportunityto test their skills in a ‘real-world’ setting, butalso gives them the opportunity to networkwith professionals from the music world.Benefiting from a long-term partnership withthe music industry, our music courses arerecognised through membership of UK Music’sMusic Academic Partnership.

We are justifiably proud of our industry-standard facilities. Our recording studios, editingsuites, mixing desks, rehearsal rooms, vocalbooths and production labs have been designedin conjunction with industry professionals. Youwill be able to improve your abilities andexpand your skills to join our successfulgraduates in these growing industries.

Music and performance

Accredited Skillset Academy

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BA (Hons) Digital MusicDevelop your digital production skills in one of the world’smost innovative music markets. Using the University’sindustry-standard hardware, you will have the opportunityto produce songs and mixes for live performance, workwith directors to score films and television programmes,and create sound effects for games and animations. Youmight even end up on the playlist of some of the world’stop DJs. This happened to Andrej Anskinas, one of ourrecent graduates from Lithuania.

BA (Hons) MusicManagementProviding you with a firm grounding in the music business,this course covers everything from artist management,music business strategy and music law through tocopyright and finance, the mechanics of the live musicindustries and entrepreneurial techniques. There is a strongemphasis on work experience. In the past, students havebeen able to gain experience working at some of the UK’sbiggest music festivals including Glastonbury, Bestival andIsle of Wight, as well as within the local music scene.

Voted one of the UK’s topcreative universities in the2013 and 2014 Which?University student surveys

Rehearsal and performancespace and recording studiosin our state-of-the-artmedia academy

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BA (Hons) Acting andPerformanceLearning on this broad-based and highly distinctive course,you will receive a firm grounding in the principles of stageand screen acting. There are numerous opportunities foryou to refine your skills on live performance projects andon briefs provided by our in-house production companies,Solent TV and Solent Productions. Solent is now one ofonly two universities in the United Kingdom that canteach the Perdekamp Emotional Method (PEM) techniquewhich uses biological impulses and systems to accessemotions without the need for actors to recall memories.

BA (Hons) Popular MusicPerformance and ProductionTaught by experienced staff, this course combinescreativity with technical learning and can enable you tocreate a professional portfolio. By collaborating with otherstudents, you can build your portfolio through recordingsongs and musical arrangements. Your songs andperformances will be performed on the latest industry-standard equipment. With numerous opportunities toperform, you can cultivate your talent, all the timeexpanding and honing your understanding of production,arrangement, composition and stagecraft.

Freelancer supportthrough the University’sSolent Creatives agency

Extensiveindustry linksand regularstudiomasterclasses

Strong connections toSouthampton’s vibrantlocal music scene

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Courses availableFoundation yearPopular Music Production Foundation Year

Undergraduate coursesBA (Hons) Acting and PerformanceBA (Hons) Digital MusicBA (Hons) Music ManagementBA (Hons) Music PromotionBA (Hons) Musical TheatreBA (Hons) Popular Music PerformanceBA (Hons) Popular Music Performance and Production BA (Hons) Popular Music Production

Top-up coursesBA (Hons) Digital Music (Top-up)BA (Hons) Music Management (Top-up)BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance (Top-up)BA (Hons) Popular Music Production (Top-up)BA (Hons) Songwriting (Top-up)

“The staff are friendly and my lecturers are always readyto help and give me advice. The facilities are amazing; we love the latest equipment and I can easily say thatthis university is really working for the students.

Aleksandar, BA (Hons) Digital MusicBulgaria

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Creative Skillset-accreditedcourses offering first-class,industry-recognisededucation

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Understanding how the humanmind works through our socialscience courses can help yousolve crimes, support individualsand families, or improve people’swellness. Our courses incriminology, social work andpsychology can help you developthe skills and knowledge tounderstand the human mind.

Our courses are designed in consultation withindustry professionals, so you will learn theknowledge and skills required to make youemployable. Our lessons are supplemented with guest lectures from industry and field trips,which in the past have included visits to theOld Bailey, prisons, the Houses of Parliamentand US agencies such as the Department ofHomeland Security and the Pentagon. In thepast students have also presented their researchat high-level psychology conferences organisedby, among others, the British PsychologicalSociety, as well as the International Associationof Relationships Biannual Conference.

Discover how the mind works and why peoplebehave the way they do.

With strong partnerships with local employers,you will have lots of networking opportunitiesand gain an insight into these importantprofessions, with core or voluntary workexperience and work shadowing helping to boost your CV. Where possible, our courses are accredited by the relevant industry body. All BSc (Hons) psychology courses areaccredited by the British Psychological Society,the first step to becoming a charteredpsychologist. Our social work degree isapproved by the Health and Care ProfessionsCouncil which allows you to register as aqualified social worker once you havegraduated. The qualification is also valid for practice in Europe, Canada, Australia and the USA.

Your classroom and off-site learning will becomplemented by our purpose-built facilities.These include a psycho-physiology laboratory,an observation laboratory and a cognitivepsychology laboratory. Equipment in these labsincludes experimental cubicles, specialistpsycho-physiological recording equipment andan eye tracker Biopac program that measuresparticipants’ physiological reactions.

Whether you want to work in the social supportand welfare sector, the justice system or withrelevant charities, your understanding ofcriminology, psychology or social work will giveyou the opportunity to make a tangible andpositive impact on the lives of individuals.

Social sciences

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BA (Hons) Criminology and PsychologyThis varied course gives you the opportunity to focus onboth of these overlapping disciplines, combining a broadunderstanding of psychological principles with insightsdrawn from a study of criminology and the institutions ofcriminal justice. The course strikes a stimulating balancebetween criminological and psychological content,exploring the criminal mind using established psychologicaltheory. With an understanding of the social, psychologicaland economic factors that contribute to criminalbehaviour, you will be well positioned to pursue furtherstudy in the area or apply for relevant graduate positions.

BA (Hons) CriminologyScoring 96 per cent for overall student satisfaction in the2015 National Student Survey, this course comes highlyrecommended – by our previous students. This high levelof satisfaction is due to a combination of the teaching,support, learning resources, stimulating content andgeneral opportunities offered throughout the course.During the course you’ll be given the opportunity toengage in debates on the nature of justice, examine arange of perspectives on areas like policing, investigation,prosecution and punishment, and consider theeffectiveness, fairness and consequences of variousinstitutional approaches to crime. With past studentsgoing on field trips covering the spectrum of the industry,from police to prisons and criminal justice courts, you toocan be exposed to a variety of exciting career paths.

Dedicatedpsychology labs

Regular optional studyvisits, including to UScriminal justice agencies

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BSc (Hons) PsychologyWith 95 per cent of graduates on this course in work or further study six months after graduation, you can seehow effective the work experience opportunities andteaching are. Accredited by the British PsychologicalSociety, the course focuses on key areas of psychology to keep abreast of latest developments in the industry, and explores key areas within psychology such as social,developmental, biological, cognitive, personality andindividual differences. Collecting a wide range of data usingour specialist equipment will give you the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of psychological methods and analysis, as well as helping you gain first-handexperience of complex psychological research. You willthen be prepared for a career in psychology, the judicialsystem or support work.

MSc Criminology and Criminal JusticeOur internationally focused postgraduate course will helpyou develop an advanced understanding of thecontemporary issues and debates surrounding criminaljustice institutions, crime and criminal punishment. Youwill examine how crime and criminal justice policy andpractices have developed globally, and how this and cross-jurisdictional approaches to crime affect criminal justice.You will also explore major international shifts in thejustice process and the delivery of punishment. You willhave the chance to listen to a variety of guest lectureswhich in the past have included the police, the NationalCrime Agency and the Crown Prosecution Service,providing a valuable insight and networking opportunities.Past graduates have pursued careers in policemanagement, international law enforcement, theNational Offender Management Service, financial securityand academia.

Practical learningplacement opportunitieswith local councils

Work shadowing andvolunteering opportunities in the criminal justice system

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Courses availableUndergraduate coursesBA (Hons) Criminal Investigation with Psychology BA (Hons) CriminologyBA (Hons) Criminology and PsychologyBSc (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology (Child Development and Education) BSc (Hons) Psychology (Counselling and Mental Health) BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic and Psychopathology) BSc (Hons) Psychology (Sport and Exercise) BA (Hons) Social Work

Postgraduate coursesMSc Advanced Practice in Health and Social CareMSc Criminology and Criminal JusticeMSCi Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing

“Southampton Solent University has been very supportivein my sporting and academic career, especially my course.Lecturers are very motivating and willing to help, which is essential, especially in this area. There are so manyopportunities for you to broaden your knowledge andexperience in different approaches to psychology, which is very helpful when deciding what you want to do in the future.

Ana, BSc (Hons) PsychologySerbia

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With the London 2012 Olympicslegacy still in force, it is a greattime to be involved in sport andfitness in the UK. Subjects such asfootball, physical education, sportscience, outdoor adventure, sportscoaching and personal trainingare all providing graduates withgreat employment options. Withindustry accreditations andendorsements, and being highlyranked by our students, ourcourses are sure to make yourstudies enjoyable and worthwhile.

Kick-start your career in sport and fitness.

Our courses are very practical and industry-focused. You will have the opportunity to gainnational governing body (NGB) coachingqualifications from organisations such as theFootball Association, the Lawn Tennis Associationand the Royal Yachting Association, helping boostyour qualifications and work experience. You willalso be able to work with real-life clients to meet their fitness goals, hear from industry guest lecturers and implement sport projects in local communities.

As our courses are very hands-on, you will beusing industry-standard equipment. Our facilitiesinclude a dedicated teaching gym, abiomechanics lab and our multi-million-poundTest Park Football Centre. Our physiologylaboratory is officially accredited by the BritishAssociation of Sport and Exercise Sciences(BASES), marking it as one of the UK’s leadingsport and exercise science facilities. Our courseshave also received professional accreditationsfrom the Register of Exercise Professionals,SkillsActive and ukactive, helping to provide you with industry-relevant knowledge.

Our graduates have gone on to work in a varietyof sport and fitness organisations, includingPremier League football clubs such as Chelsea FC,Manchester City FC and Southampton FC, ofwhich we are an official partner. This has providedmany opportunities, and our students havepreviously had work placements, tours of thestadium and guest lectures, and even carried outpre-season fitness testing on the players. BesidesPremier League footballers, our students have alsoworked with elite athletes such as Olympians,rehabilitation patients, school children and variouscommunity groups on a wide variety of projects.

Sport and fitness

Accredited coursesrecognised by professionalbodies and associations

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BA (Hons) FitnessManagement and Personal TrainingUsing our dedicated teaching gym, with industry-standard equipment, you will gain experience of workingwith equipment as well as with real clients. Withindustry accreditation from the Register of ExerciseProfessionals (REPs), part of the SkillsActive Group, youcan also gain access to REPs. REPs listing also includeseREPs membership, which allows you to work withinEuropean countries without further training and is alsorecognised in New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates,South Africa and the USA. This, in addition to completinga six-week work placement, will help boost your CV forwork after graduation.

BA (Hons) Football StudiesRecommended as ‘a leader in football-related academicstudy’ by The Times Good University Guide, this coursecertainly comes highly recommended. You will have theopportunity to gain FA coaching qualifications as well asexcellent work placement opportunities with professionalclubs and organisations, as previous students haveexperienced. You will learn about football development,coaching, fitness, society, sports psychology and theglobalisation of football, alongside other related subjects,all helping you to have both an overview and anapplication of the subject and the industry.

Professional endorsementsfrom the Chartered Institutefor the Management ofSport and Physical Activity

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BA (Hons) Sports Studies and BusinessFocusing on the business side of the sports industry, you will study subjects such as marketing, law and financealongside sport development, coaching and research. You will gain knowledge of core business elements andtrends in the sports industry. You can make use of thecourse’s industry links through networking opportunities,guest lectures and work experience, and will also have the chance to develop your practical skills with access to the University’s sport facilities and opportunities to gain NGB awards.

BSc (Hons) Applied SportScienceScoring 100 per cent for overall student satisfaction in the2015 National Student Survey, this course comes highlyrecommended – by our previous students. The hands-onnature of the course gives you practical experience usingindustry-standard equipment. Students in the past haveworked with Premier League footballers, Olympic athletes,elite athletes and a variety of real clients. You will beencouraged to undertake work experience such as aninternship with one of the University’s link organisationsor clubs. In the past these have included Southampton FC,Hampshire Cricket, Spire Hospital and local athletics clubs.

RYA-recognisedwatersportscentre

NGB coaching awards,REPs registration and otherqualifications availablealongside your studies

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Courses availableFoundation yearsFootball Foundation YearSport Foundation YearSport, Health and Exercise Science Foundation Year

Undergraduate coursesBA (Hons) Adventure and Outdoor ManagementBSc (Hons) Applied Sport ScienceBSc (Hons) Fitness and Personal TrainingBA (Hons) Fitness Management and Personal TrainingBA (Hons) Football StudiesBA (Hons) Football Studies and BusinessBSc (Hons) Health, Exercise and Physical Activity BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy BA (Hons) Sport and Physical EducationBSc (Hons) Sport CoachingBA (Hons) Sport Coaching and DevelopmentBA (Hons) Sports StudiesBA (Hons) Sports Studies and Business

Postgraduate courseMSc Athletic Development and Peak Performance

“The support from teachers, University staff andfriends has been amazing. I have gained lots ofnew skills and experiences on the course whichwill help me chase my dream.

Ryuma, BA (Hons) Football Studies and BusinessJapan

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Specialist sport sciencelabs, including a BASES-accredited physiology lab

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With subjects includingadvertising, creative enterprises,English, journalism and publicrelations, you will learn how toput your creativity into words tocommunicate effectively. We areproud to have been voted one ofthe UK’s top creative universitiesfor the last two years by theWhich? University student poll.This accolade reflects thecreative nature of our coursesand teaching staff, and istestament to our unique learningenvironment.

Express your creativity through the art andcraft of writing and communication.

The cultural and creative industries employ almost8.5 million people globally (Cultural Times, 2015).

From magazines and websites to TV, films andpresentations, communicating with clarity isessential for the variety of roles available in theworld of global communication.

You can follow in the footsteps of successfulstudents who have gone on to win awards such asBritain’s Best PR Student Blogger and Best OriginalConcept for a magazine, or graduates who haveset up their own independent publishers, takingadvantage of the University’s enterpriseopportunities and support.

Our courses offer the opportunity to build aprofessional network through links withadvertising agencies, guest lecturers, the BBC, theSunday Times and Vogue. Our focus is on practicaland professional skills and real-world experience,so that you will build up a portfolio of work readyfor graduation.

Our Solent Creatives agency will give you anopportunity to pitch for freelance work with realclients. Work includes multimedia journalism, PRcampaigns for national companies, magazinearticles, web copy and screenwriting, as well asother opportunities that may come in.

We have a purpose-built, state-of-the-art mediaacademy which is equipped with the latestpublications software. You can build your skillsthrough its newsroom environment, or throughother opportunities such as our ‘e-book in a day’project, University newspaper or live projects fornational magazines.

Writing and communication

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BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise(Top-up)

MA Creative EnterpriseThe UK’s creative industries are now worth more than£76.9 billion per year to the UK economy, as well asgenerating high revenues for countries across the world. In collaboration with our Solent Creatives agency you willbe able to develop your creative portfolio and enterpriseskills. By working with real clients during these one-yearcourses, you will become suitably confident in your workand business skills to pitch for work as a professionalfreelancer or to become a creative entrepreneur whenyou graduate.

BA (Hons) Journalism This course is designed to equip you with the range of multimedia skills required by the variety of print,broadcast or online journalism in today’s media outlets.With a multi-million-pound media academy, you willbenefit from industry-standard media facilities, including a newsroom, media editing software, and television andradio studios. Check out our other journalism courses if you want to specialise in a particular area.

100% student satisfaction*for the CIPR-accredited BA (Hons) Public Relationsand Communication degree

*NSS survey 2015

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MA PR and MultimediaCommunicationsTaught by industry experts with a wealth of knowledge toshare, you will have opportunities to network and work onlive client briefs to help strengthen your professionalportfolio. Learning to gain the competitive edge forintegrated multimedia campaigns, you will be able tomake a powerful impact on a company’s survival and fast-paced success in this key area of today’s business.

MA Creative AdvertisingWith the course team’s local and national advertisingagency links, you will be well positioned to be inspired towork successfully on live projects. Focusing on industry-relevant workplace skills, you will learn idea generation,working to a brief, research, copywriting, strategy andpresentation, with access to our specialist equipment.

Multi-million-pound mediacomplex, including a fullyequipped newsroom

Real-world experienceopportunities at our in-house creative agency,video production companyand more

BJTC accreditation as anindustry-leading providerof multi-platformjournalism training

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Courses available

“I am in love with this course. It has a lot of practicalexperiences as well as placement opportunities, and I have enhanced my CV greatly thanks to the jobs and internships I have had through Southampton Solent University.

Marica, BA (Hons) Public Relations and CommunicationSlovakia

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Foundation yearJournalism, Advertising and Marketing Foundation Year

Undergraduate coursesBA (Hons) Advertising BA (Hons) EnglishBA (Hons) English and AdvertisingBA (Hons) English and Creative WritingBA (Hons) English and FilmBA (Hons) English and Magazine JournalismBA (Hons) English and MediaBA (Hons) English and PoliticsBA (Hons) English and Public RelationsBA (Hons) Fashion JournalismBA (Hons) JournalismBA (Hons) Magazine Journalism BA (Hons) Multimedia JournalismBA (Hons) PhotojournalismBA (Hons) Popular Music JournalismBA (Hons) Public Relations and CommunicationBA (Hons) Social MediaBA (Hons) Sport Journalism

Top-up courses BA (Hons) Advertising and Public Relations (Top-up)BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise (Top-up)BA (Hons) Journalism (Top-up)BA (Hons) Media, Communication and Culture (Top-up)BA (Hons) Promotional Media (Top-up)

Postgraduate coursesMA Advertising and Multimedia Communications MA Biography and Life WritingMA Creative AdvertisingMA Creative EnterpriseMA Digital Publishing MA Journalism and Multimedia Communications MA PR and Multimedia CommunicationsMA Sports Broadcast Journalism

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Southampton Solent University’s research communitythrives on the commitment of its staff and students.We work in selected areas on a wide variety ofsignificant problems. In close partnership with ourresearch students, we seek to create new knowledge,whether through technical innovation, analysis,creative practice or the systematic codification ofinformation.

Knowledge creation rests on proper understanding of the domain in which it is situated, and excellence inscholarship is an essential underpinning. Research needs to be tested, and communication of results is fundamentalto this process, where colleagues across the world are ableto test and comment on professionally presentedmethodology and results.

All researchers, therefore, are encouraged to publish theirwork and produce artefacts and performances of a highstanding. The communities of practice in which we workare international, and opportunities for collaboration areequally cosmopolitan. The award of research degrees isthrough a long-established agreement with NottinghamTrent University (NTU).

Dr Linda JuleffChair of the Research Degree Committee

Research degreesThere are three types of research degree that can bestudied for at Southampton Solent University:• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – via transfer from

MPhil registration• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – direct

To gain an MPhil, you critically investigate and evaluate atopic and demonstrate an understanding of appropriateassociated research methods. You will need to showoriginality in the application of knowledge and problemsolving, and also an understanding of how the boundariesof knowledge are advanced through research.

To gain a PhD, you are required to produce a body of workthat contains a significant and original contribution toknowledge in your chosen subject area and is sufficientlyimportant to merit publication.

The majority of students wishing to gain a PhDqualification will do so via transfer from MPhil registration(option two). To be permitted onto PhD direct registration(option three), you will need to adequately demonstratethat you have substantial research skills at an appropriatelevel, such as a previous MPhil or refereed publications inan area relevant to the topic.

Research facilitiesEach full-time research student is guaranteed access to a minimum of:• IT and telecommunication resources, including the use of a PC, software and a telephone line• printing and photocopying facilities• library resources, including the inter-library loan facility• working space in the research centre• specialist in-house facilities.

Learning support facilities for part-time research studentsare more variable and are normally negotiated betweenthe intending student and the Graduate Studies Centreprior to enrolment.

Research

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Research areasResearch and innovation at Solent is organised around fourthematic, multidisciplinary areas that are intended to facilitate excellence and collaboration both withinSolent and with partner organisations, as well as toaddress issues of local, national and global importance.

Students and staff may belong to one or more hubs andare encouraged to participate in workshops, seminars,researcher development and other activities.

Our four research and innovation hubs are as follows:

Business and society The business and society research hub brings togetherthose interested in fields such as social policy, businessmanagement, criminology, law and languages. It is anintellectual home for student and staff researchers,fostering an environment of discovery and application of new knowledge.

Researchers are engaged in projects relating to SMEgrowth, tourism, social enterprise, cybercrime, marketing,trade and more.

Creative and digital industriesOur creative and digital industries hub acts as a focus forexcellence in the fields of visual art, visual design, culturalmemory, interactive media, fashion, screen media,creativity and communications.

Solent has a strong record of research and innovation inthe creative industries, having been voted one of the UK’smost creative universities in the 2013 and 2014 Which?University student polls – and the creative and digitalindustries hub helps deliver accessible academic expertisein fields as diverse as visual design, cultural studies, cloudcomputing and digital marketing.

Maritime, technology and environment Our maritime, technology and environment research andinnovation hub draws on Solent’s strengths in a range ofindustries, providing a forum to support the developmentof postgraduate and undergraduate research, andconducting studies that make a real impact.

The hub has a strong focus on sustainability, and ourresearchers are making important contributions acrossindustry sectors including acoustics and audio technology,the built environment, computing, maritime resourcemanagement, maritime environmental management andseafarers’ welfare – ensuring you can benefit from thelatest up-to-the-minute research and methodology.

Sport, health and wellbeingSport, health and wellbeing are integral to the widercommunity, and Solent’s research hub providespostgraduate students with opportunities for high-qualityapplied research while also supporting the needs ofschools, community groups and partners in health, leisureand other industries.

The hub draws upon a rich background of existing strengthin sport science and health-related disciplines andconnections with NHS organisations, GB diving and GBwheelchair rugby. Current research areas include physicalactivity and health, social innovation, active ageing,addressing health inequalities, athlete support and healthinformatics.

Southampton Solent University has a wide range ofresearch areas currently available. To discuss any areas ofresearch prior to making an application, please contact us.

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Warsash Maritime Academy has provided first-classeducation, training, consultancy and research servicesto the international shipping, commercial yacht andoffshore oil and gas industries for 70 years.

We work closely with the global maritime sectors,ensuring that our education and training programmes notonly meet the practical needs of our customers but alsoreflect the current best practice.

The academy has internationally recognised certificationprogrammes for deck (navigation), marine engineering andmarine electro-technical officers, from initial entry as anofficer cadet up to master (captain), chief engineer andchief electro-technical officer level. We also provide a fullrange of short safety courses (mandatory and non-mandatory) to all maritime personnel for the developmentof key skills such as fire fighting and sea survival.Continuous professional development modules are offeredfor more experienced officers.

We pioneered the use of bridge, engine room and liquidcargo operations simulators for higher level training, andthese are great facilities for students to train on. We also

have a specialist ship handling training facility which usesaccurately scaled ships models and is one of only a fewmajor centres in the world. Other facilities includeengineering workshops, a fire school, survival craft, radiocommunications and a seamanship centre, as well as oneof the biggest nautical libraries in the UK.

With a strong academic infrastructure and excellentquality assurance, you will be learning in one of the bestmaritime education centres in the world.

WarsashMaritime Academy

Specialist bridge andengine room simulators

Dedicated ship handlingcentre at Timsbury Lake

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In order to join one of our programmes, we ask thatyou demonstrate an acceptable level of competence in both written and spoken English.

The standard examinations to demonstrate competencefor degree-level study are:

Undergraduate level• IELTS minimum 6.0 (5.5 in each component), or CAEminimum grade C, or IB Diploma Grade 5 (Standardlevel) or Grade 4 (Higher level) or equivalent• Password minimum 6.0 (5.5 in each component)We also accept other English language tests. Please referto our website.

Postgraduate level• IELTS minimum 6.5 (6.0 in writing, 5.5 in reading,listening and speaking), or CAE minimum grade B, or CPEminimum grade C or equivalent• Password minimum 6.5 (6.0 in writing, 5.5 in reading,listening and speaking)

Note to all international students requiring a visa:All international applicants need to be aware that theEnglish language requirements to attend SouthamptonSolent University and the English languagerequirements to obtain a visa from the UK HomeOffice may be different. This means that if you meetthe Southampton Solent University languagerequirements to gain a place on a course, you mayhave to meet additional requirements to be granted a visa by the UK Home Office, or vice versa.Visit www.gov.uk

If you do not meet our English language requirements, you can complete a five- or ten-week pre-sessional Englishcourse before you start your degree. See page 14.

Academic entry requirementsUndergraduate first degreesThe minimum entry requirements for an honours degreecourse are:• A-levels, or high school leaving examinations equivalentto A-levels

• International or European Baccalaureate• International Foundation Year/CertificateOR• any recognised equivalent of the above qualifications.

Taught postgraduate master’s degreesThe minimum entry requirements for a master’s degreecourse are:• British bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2:2OR• any recognised equivalent of the above qualification.

Application proceduresUndergraduate studentsUndergraduate students must complete an online UCASapplication form via the UCAS website (www.ucas.ac.uk),along with the appropriate fee. If you are applying throughan official representative, please contact them for furtherdetails on how to apply.

The first UCAS deadline is in January and applicants areencouraged to submit an application by this date.However, applications can be received up until the end of June if places are still available on your chosen course.

Postgraduate studentsPostgraduate students apply directly to the University. You must complete an online application form, which you can find on our website or obtain upon request. Please make sure that you enclose a copy of your official transcripts and two references along with yourapplication form.

Entry requirements

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Tier 4 (General) Student VisaIf you are an international student coming to study acourse of more than six months’ duration or a pre-sessional course to prepare you for further study in the UK,you will need to obtain entry clearance as a Tier 4(General) Student in your country of ordinary residencebefore travelling to the UK. You cannot apply for a visa atthe airport when you arrive.

The Tier 4 (General) Student Visa allows you to:• study a course of more than six months’ duration or a pre-sessional course to prepare you for further studyin the UK.• work part-time in term-time and full-time in officialuniversity holidays. Part-time means:

– 20 hours per week for courses which are at degreelevel and above– 10 hours per week for courses which are belowdegree level (foundation/IFP/pre-sessional/HND)– you may also undertake a work placement withoutobtaining additional permission if it is an assessedpart of your course.

• extend your Leave (permission) to Remain in the UK,providing that you meet the requirements of the Tier 4Immigration Rules.Please note that in order to study in the UK on a Tier 4(General) Student Visa, you must be enrolled, or intendingto enrol, on a full-time course.

Five-year time limit (cap) on studyAny new Tier 4 (General) application must lead to youspending no more than five years in total on courses at

degree level (NQF 6/7). Any time you have already had aTier 4 or old-style student visa for study at this level willbe included in the five years, although exceptions exist.PhD courses are exempt from the cap.

For more information, visit www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/overview

What do I need in order to apply?In order to make a successful application you will need to meet all the requirements of the Tier 4 (General)Immigration Rules.

You will need to have been unconditionally accepted on a course of study at Southampton Solent University, havepaid a deposit of 50 per cent of the course fees for the first(or only) year of study and have been issued with acertificate of acceptance for study (CAS) by the Universityto confirm that Southampton Solent University will beacting as your Tier 4 sponsor for your studies. You will alsoneed to show evidence that you meet the Englishlanguage and Tier 4 maintenance (financial) requirements.Depending on your country of residence, you may alsoneed to be screened for tuberculosis (TB).

Further information can also be found on our website;please visit www.solent.ac.uk/international-visas

Applying for a visa to studyin the UK

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There are several types of funding options available to international students, depending on your place of residence and family income. Further informationcan be found on our website. Visitwww.solent.ac.uk/finance

EU undergraduate tuition fee loan*EU students are eligible for a repayable tuition fee loan fortheir course fees. Repayment will start once you havecompleted your studies, based on your level of income.

Postgraduate loan*EU and EEA residents are eligible for a loan of up to£10,000. Students can choose to spend the loan on tuitionfees, living expenses or other study expenses such asaccommodation. Repayment will start once you havecompleted your studies, based on your level of income.Further information is available fromwww.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study

EU bursary*A bursary of up to £500 is available for students fromlower income families (less than £25,000 per annum). Thisis a non-repayable, means-tested amount of money tohelp with your course costs.

Early repayment discountIf you are a self-funded student personally contributing aminimum of £500 towards your tuition fees, and you payin full three days before the start of your course, you mayqualify for a 5 per cent discount.

Cost of livingYou will need to pay for your living expenses in addition tothe course fees. These include your accommodation, food,socialising, books and other general expenses. Your livingcosts are estimated at approximately £820 per month.

Further studySouthampton Solent University alumni can receive up to a15 per cent discount on the first year of their course fees ifthey go on to further study at the University. For example,this could be applied to a postgraduate course aftergraduating from an undergraduate or top-up course.

Academic Merit ScholarshipsThe Academic Merit Scholarship is an academicscholarship awarded to international students studying afull-time course at Southampton Solent University. It isawarded to students who are holding an ‘UnconditionalFirm’ offer with the University and exceed the entrycriteria for their course. The scholarship is offered at thediscretion of the University.

The Solent Sport ScholarshipThe Solent Sport Scholarship is for students with greatpotential in their sport. For each successful applicant,academic fees are covered by Southampton SolentUniversity at 100 per cent for the first academic year andthen at 50 per cent for the second and third years.

High Performance AcademyThe High Performance Academy programme offersdifferent levels of support to students, based on theirsporting talent and potential.

There are three categories:• High Performance Squad• Development Squad• Performance Squad.Support packages for successful applicants are up to thevalue of £2,500. For further information, please visit ourwebsite (www.solent.ac.uk/solent-sport) and click onthe ‘Sport scholarships and high performance’ section.

*This information was correct at the time of going to printand will be reviewed as the outcomes of the EUreferendum result are confirmed. Please refer to ourwebsite for the latest information.

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Official representativesand partners

Official representatives and partnersAustria• Fachhochschule Salzburg• Kufstein Tirol University of Applied

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Belgium• Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts de Liège• Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel• Haute Ecole EPHEC University College• Plantijn Hogeschool, Antwerp • Université de Liège

Bulgaria• American University in Bulgaria• Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia • Technical University of Sofia

Croatia• University of Dubrovnik

Denmark• Dania Academy of Higher Education• Danish School of Media and Journalism,

Arhus • University of Copenhagen • University of Southern Denmark• VIA University College

Finland• Aland University of Applied Sciences,

Mariehamn • Arcada Polytechnic• Haaga-Helia University of Applied

Sciences, Helsinki • JAMK University of Applied Sciences,

Jyvaskyla• Kymenlaakson University of Applied

Sciences• Lahti University of Applied Sciences• Metropolia UAS• Tampere University of Applied Sciences• Turku University of Applied Sciences• University of Vaasa

France• Ecole de Management de Normandie,

Le Havre• Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-arts

de Nîmes• ESC Montpellier • SKEMA Business School• Université d’Avignon et des Pays

de Vaucluse• Université de Nantes

• Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne• Université du Havre, Le Havre• Université de Bretagne Occidentale

Germany• Bib International College• Fachhochschule Bielefeld• Fachhochschule Hof• Hochschule Bremen• Hochschule Darmstadt• Hochschule Heilbronn• International School of Management,

Dortmund• Technische Universitat Chemnitz

Greece• Athens Metropolitan College (AMC)

Ireland• Cork Institute of Technology• University of Limerick

Italy• Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna• Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia• Politecnico di Milano• Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore• Universita Degli Studi di Genova• Universita di Pisa• University of Palermo

Latvia• Banku Augstskola

Malta• University of Malta

The Netherlands• Avans University of Applied Sciences• Fontys Hogeschool Journalistiek, Tilburg• Hogeschool Rotterdam• Hogeschool Utrecht• Inholland University of Applied Sciences• The Hague University of Applied Sciences• Windesheim University of Applied

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Norway• Imageakadamiet• Kragerø Kuntskol• Kristiania University College (KUC)• Norwegian Academy of Music • Westerdals Oslo ACT

Poland• Adam Mickiewicz University

Portugal• Escola de Tecnologias Inovacão e Criacão • Tecnico Lisboa• University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE)

Spain• CEV Madrid• ITES• Miami Ad School• Microfusa• Universidad de Sevilla• Universidad CEU-Cardenal

Herrera, Valencia• Universidad de Alicante• Universidad de Castilla-la Mancha• Universidad de la Laguna, Tenerife• Universidad de Malaga• Universidad de Navarra, Pampalona• Universidad de Valladolid• Universidad de Vigo• Universidad Internacional de Catalunya• Universidad Politècnica de Valencia• Universidad San Jorge• Universitat de Vic

Sweden• Frans Schartau Business Institute • Örebro University• University of Skövde

Switzerland• Hochschule fur Technik und Wirtschaft,

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Hong Kong• Touch Up Production• VTC Shape

Japan• Fukuoka Foreign Language College

Malaysia• Limkokwing University of Creative Technology • Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology

Singapore• Republic Polytechnic

Canada• Bishop’s University, Quebec• Fanshawe College• Mount Royal College, Calgary• University of Windsor, Ontario

Argentina• Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero

Partner institutions and official representativesAs part of our internationalisation strategy, we work with a number of educational institutions across the world to broaden opportunities for students. We also work with official representatives who can help you with your application process and necessary documentation for living and studying in the UK.These can all be found on your country page by visiting: www.solent.ac.uk/representatives

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Foundation yearsBusiness Foundation YearDesign Foundation YearEvent and Tourism Foundation YearFootball Foundation YearInternational Foundation CertificateInternational Foundation YearInternational Foundation Year (Football)Journalism, Advertising and Marketing Foundation YearLaw and Criminology Foundation YearMedia Foundation YearPopular Music Production Foundation YearSport Foundation YearSport, Health and Exercise Science Foundation YearTechnology Foundation Year

Undergraduate coursesArchitecture and constructionBA (Hons) Architectural TechnologyBSc (Hons) Construction ManagementBA (Hons) Interior Design

Art, design and fashionBA (Hons) Animation BA (Hons) Beauty PromotionBA (Hons) Fashion BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and MerchandisingBA (Hons) Fashion FilmBA (Hons) Fashion GraphicsBA (Hons) Fashion Management with Marketing

BA (Hons) Fashion PhotographyBA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and CommunicationBA (Hons) Fashion Styling BA (Hons) Fine ArtBA (Hons) Graphic and Media DesignBA (Hons) Graphic DesignBA (Hons) IllustrationBA (Hons) Interior Design DecorationBA (Hons) Make-Up and Hair Design BA (Hons) PhotographyBA (Hons) Product DesignBA (Hons) Visual Merchandising and Retail Design

Business, management and lawBA (Hons) Accountancy and FinanceHND Business and Management HND Business and MarketingBSc (Hons) Business EconomicsBA (Hons) Business Enterprise with EntrepreneurshipBA (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) Events ManagementBA (Hons) Festival and Event ManagementBA (Hons) International Air Travel and TourismManagementBA (Hons) International Business ManagementBA (Hons) International Tourism ManagementLLB (Hons) LawLLB (Hons) Law and Commercial PracticeBA (Hons) MarketingBA (Hons) Marketing with Advertising Management

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BA (Hons) Sport MarketingBA (Hons) Tourism Management

Computing, games and networkingBSc (Hons) Business Information TechnologyBA (Hons) Computer Games (Art)BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Indie)BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Software Development)BA (Hons) Computer Generated ImageryBSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Web DesignBSc (Hons) Computer Systems and NetworksBSc (Hons) ComputingBA (Hons) Digital AnimationBSc (Hons) Information Technology Management BSc (Hons) Network Security ManagementBSc (Hons) Software EngineeringBSc (Hons) Web Design and Development

Engineering and yacht designBEng (Hons) Applied Composites EngineeringBEng (Hons) Electronic EngineeringBSc (Hons) Engineering Design and ManufactureHND Marine Engineering BEng (Hons) Mechanical EngineeringHND Nautical ScienceBEng (Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design BEng (Hons) Yacht Design and Production

MaritimeBSc (Hons) Maritime Business BSc (Hons) Shipping and Port Management

Media and media technologyBEng (Hons) AcousticsBEng (Hons) Audio and Acoustic EngineeringBSc (Hons) Audio EngineeringBSc (Hons) Broadcast Systems EngineeringBA (Hons) FilmBA (Hons) Film and Television BA (Hons) Film ProductionBA (Hons) International Media Production

BSc (Hons) Live Sound Technology BA (Hons) Media Culture and Production BA (Hons) Media Production BSc (Hons) Sound for Film, TV and Games BA (Hons) Special Effects BA (Hons) Sport Television TechnologyBA (Hons) Television and Video ProductionBA (Hons) Television Post-ProductionBSc (Hons) Television Production TechnologyBA (Hons) Television Studio Production

Music and performanceBA (Hons) Acting and PerformanceBA (Hons) Digital MusicBA (Hons) Music ManagementBA (Hons) Music PromotionBA (Hons) Musical Theatre BA (Hons) Popular Music PerformanceBA (Hons) Popular Music Performance and Production BA (Hons) Popular Music Production

Social sciencesBA (Hons) Criminal Investigation with Psychology BA (Hons) CriminologyBA (Hons) Criminology and PsychologyBSc (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology (Child Development andEducation) BSc (Hons) Psychology (Counselling and Mental Health) BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic and Psychopathology) BSc (Hons) Psychology (Sport and Exercise) BA (Hons) Social Work

Sport and fitnessBA (Hons) Adventure and Outdoor ManagementBSc (Hons) Applied Sport ScienceBSc (Hons) Fitness and Personal TrainingBA (Hons) Fitness Management and Personal TrainingBA (Hons) Football StudiesBA (Hons) Football Studies and BusinessBSc (Hons) Health, Exercise and Physical Activity

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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy BA (Hons) Sport and Physical EducationBSc (Hons) Sport CoachingBA (Hons) Sport Coaching and DevelopmentBA (Hons) Sports StudiesBA (Hons) Sports Studies and Business

Writing and communicationBA (Hons) Advertising BA (Hons) EnglishBA (Hons) English and AdvertisingBA (Hons) English and Creative WritingBA (Hons) English and FilmBA (Hons) English and Magazine JournalismBA (Hons) English and MediaBA (Hons) English and PoliticsBA (Hons) English and Public RelationsBA (Hons) Fashion JournalismBA (Hons) JournalismBA (Hons) Magazine Journalism BA (Hons) Multimedia JournalismBA (Hons) PhotojournalismBA (Hons) Popular Music JournalismBA (Hons) Public Relations and CommunicationBA (Hons) Social MediaBA (Hons) Sport Journalism

Top-up coursesThese one-year courses let you top up your existingqualifications to a full bachelor’s degree.

Architecture and constructionBSc (Hons) International Construction, Design andManagement (Top-up)

Art, design and fashionBA (Hons) Fashion (Top-up)BA (Hons) Fashion Management with Marketing (Top-up)BA (Hons) Fashion Photography (Top-up)BA (Hons) Fashion Styling and Make-Up for Media (Top-up)BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Top-up)BA (Hons) Interior Design Decoration (Top-up)BA (Hons) Photography (Top-up)BA (Hons) Product Design (Top-up)BA (Hons) Visual Arts (Top-up)

Business, management and lawBSc (Hons) Accountancy and Finance (Top-up)BSc (Hons) Business Administration (Top-up)BSc (Hons) International Event Management (Top-up)BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management (Top-up)BSc (Hons) International Management (Top-up)BSc (Hons) International Travel and Tourism Management(Top-up)BSc (Hons) Marketing (Top-up)

Computing, games and networkingBSc (Hons) Applied Computing (Top-up)

MaritimeBEng (Hons) Marine Engineering and Management (Top-up)BSc (Hons) Marine Operations Management (Top-up)

Media and media technologyBA (Hons) Film and Television (Top-up)BA (Hons) Media Production (Top-up)BSc (Hons) Music Technology (Top-up) BA (Hons) Post-Production (Top-up)BSc (Hons) Sound for Film, TV and Games (Top-up)

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Music and performanceBA (Hons) Digital Music (Top-up)BA (Hons) Music Management (Top-up)BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance (Top-up)BA (Hons) Popular Music Production (Top-up)BA (Hons) Songwriting (Top-up)

Writing and communicationBA (Hons) Advertising and Public Relations (Top-up)BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise (Top-up)BA (Hons) Journalism (Top-up)BA (Hons) Media, Communication and Culture (Top-up)BA (Hons) Promotional Media (Top-up)

Postgraduate courses

Architecture and constructionMSc Sustainable Building Design

Art, design and fashionMA Creative Direction for Fashion and BeautyMA Critical Creative Practice MA Fashion Merchandise ManagementMA Visual Communication

Business, management and lawMBA Business Administration MA Human Resource ManagementMSc International Accounting and FinanceMSc International Business ManagementLLM International Trade RegulationsMSc ManagementMA Marketing ManagementMA Personnel and DevelopmentMSc Project Management

Computing, games and networkingMSc Applied ComputingMSc Computer EngineeringMSc Cyber Security EngineeringMSc Data Analytics EngineeringMSc Digital DesignEngineering and yacht designMSc Superyacht Design

MaritimeMSc International Maritime BusinessMBA International Maritime ManagementMSc International Shipping and LogisticsMBA Maritime ManagementMSc Shipping Operations

Media and media technologyMSc Applied AcousticsMSc Applied Audio Engineering MEng Audio and Acoustic EngineeringMA Film Production

Social sciencesMSc Advanced Practice in Health and Social CareMSc Criminology and Criminal JusticeMSCi Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing

Sport and fitnessMSc Athletic Development and Peak Performance

Writing and communication MA Advertising and Multimedia Communications MA Biography and Life WritingMA Creative AdvertisingMA Creative EnterpriseMA Digital Publishing MA Journalism and Multimedia Communications MA PR and Multimedia CommunicationsMA Sports Broadcast Journalism

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How to find usFrom London Heathrow

By rail – take the Heathrow Express train from HeathrowAirport to central London. Services to SouthamptonCentral operate from Waterloo station. The total journeytime from Heathrow to Southampton is approximatelytwo hours. The Railair service runs every 30 minutes andpicks up from all four terminals. For more information onthe service, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

By coach – the National Express coach service operatesfrom the bus station at Heathrow Airport to Southamptoncoach station. On direct services, the average journey timeis one hour and 50 minutes. Discount coach cards areavailable for students and young people. For moreinformation on services to Southampton and discountcoach cards, visit www.nationalexpress.comor www.megabus.com

From London Gatwick

By rail – train services operate between Gatwick Airportand Southampton Central. The average journey time is two hours.

By coach – National Express coach services operate from Gatwick to Southampton coach station, viaHeathrow (coach changeover). The average journey time is four hours.

Southampton AirportThere is a train station located at Southampton Airportwith a direct service to Southampton Central station,taking just under ten minutes. Alternatively there are taxisavailable at the airport that can take you to the citycentre.

Further information on planning your journey can be found on our website. Please visitwww.solent.ac.uk/about/find-us

Useful contactsInternational officeTel: +44 (0)23 8201 3646Email: international@solent.ac.uk

International advice service – visa/immigrationTel: +44 (0)23 8201 3821Email: internationalsupport@solent.ac.ukwww.solent.ac.uk/international/visas

Accommodation Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 5040 Email: accommodation@solent.ac.ukwww.solent.ac.uk/accommodation

Main switchboard Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3000

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Course enquiriesTel: +44 (0)23 8201 3039Email: ask@solent.ac.uk

The information contained in this prospectus is also available at www.solent.ac.uk

If you require this publication in a different format,please contact Access Solent (access@solent.ac.uk)to discuss your needs.

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Contents

Welcome 3Why Solent? 4Southampton 6Student life 9 Student accommodation 10Supporting you to succeed 12Exchange and Study Abroad 13English language courses 14Solent enterprise 16Career-focused courses 18Working in the UK 19Our courses 20Course groups 21Research 66Entry requirements 69Applying for a visa to study in the UK 70Fees and scholarships 71Official representatives and partners 72Course list 74City map 78How to find us 80

British CouncilTel: +44 (0)161 957 7755www.britishcouncil.org

IELTS Centre Worldwidewww.ielts.org

Southampton Tourist Information Centrewww.discoversouthampton.co.uk/visit

Student Finance EnglandTel: +44 (0)141 243 3570www.gov.uk

TOEFL Centre Worldwidewww.toefl.org

UK Council for International Student Affairs(UKCISA)Tel: +44 (0)20 7788 9214www.ukcisa.org.uk

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