Solent University is a prestigious university in Southampton, England, UK. Its roots can be traced back to 1856, and several name changes occurred between then and 2005. It has been serving academic excellence for more than 168 years. It is a modern university with the perks of the maritime city of Southampton.

Solent Uni offers more than 202 undergraduate courses, 65 postgraduate courses, and various scholarships for international students. It also provides HD TV studios, FA-accredited sports facilities, a music recording studio worth £1 million, a hi-tech lab, a tank for yacht design and testing, an in-house agency, a world-class maritime centre, and more.

More than 11,000 students from 130 countries and more than 2,000 international students make the institute a diverse community. Over the past few years, a massive investment of £100m has been made in introducing state-of-the-art facilities to amplify student learning. The well-ranked teaching and building learning, the Spark, is the centre of the campus.

Solent University has some notable alumni. These include Santiago Lange (Olympic Multiple Medallist in Sailing, including Gold Medal in 2016), Ricky Whittle (Actor), Jonathan Ross OBE (TV and radio presenter), Sean Yazbeck (entrepreneur and reality TV), Joseph Garrett (YouTuber), and more.

Solent University's mission is to boost its students to be world-ready, future-ready, and work-ready. The institute provides possible expertise and unique experiences that open doors to change students' lives and make the world more sustainable. The university believes in and is devoted to nurturing an environment of inclusivity, creativity, and academic excellence.

The origin of The Solent University was found in 1856. At that time, it became known as the Southampton College of Art. In 1984, with the amalgamation of the Southampton College of Technology and the College of Nautical Studies, the Southampton Institute of Higher Education was created. This unique institution was given university status by adopting the name Southampton Solent University on August 15, 2005.

To shine in the world of sports and academics, Solent University is a renowned Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) accredited institution. Besides, the institute is accredited by many reputable organisations to meet world-class education standards, such as:

1. Creative Skillset
2. Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
3. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
4. The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)
5. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
6. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
7. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
8. International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC Council)
9. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
10. Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
11. Society of British and International Design (SPID)
12. Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
13. Association of Photographers (AOP)

Southampton Solent University has five (05) campuses in three (03) primary locations, such as City, Warsash and Timsbury Lake. The City campus is known as the main "East Park Terrace" campus, located in the centre of Southampton. All the buildings of the main campus and other campuses are wrapped with the latest technology and modern facilities.

From advanced manufacturing laboratories, biomedical science laboratories, and computing and usability labs to construction materials labs, digital music studios, and editing and post-production suites, there are lots of facilities integrated with every campus. So, students can have easy access to everything they need to excel in their studies.

Foundation

1. Accountancy and Finance
2. Accountancy and Finance (with Industry Year)
3. Adult Nursing Practice
4. Animation
5. Architectural Design and Technology
6. Business Management
7. Business Management with Digital Technologies
8. Business Management with Digital Technologies (with Industry Year)
9. Business Management with Finance
10. Business Management with Finance (with Industry Year)
11. Business Management with Marketing
12. Business Management with Marketing (with Industry Year)
13. CGI and Visual Effects
14. Computer and Networks Engineering (with Industry Year)
15. Computer Games (Art)
16. Computer Games Programming and Design
17. Computer Games Programming and Design (with Industry Year)
18. Construction Management
19. Criminal Investigation with Psychology
20. Criminal Investigation with Psychology (with Industry Year)
21. Criminology
22. Criminology and Psychology
23. Criminology and Psychology (with Industry Year)
24. Criminology and Sociology
25. Criminology and Sociology (with Industry Year)
26. Cyber Security Management (with Industry Year)
27. Digital Music
28. Electronic Engineering
29. Fashion and Beauty Media
30. Fashion Design
31. Fashion Management with Marketing
32. Fashion Management with Marketing (with Industry Year)
33. Fashion Photography
34. Fashion Styling and Creative Direction
35. Film and Television
36. Film Production
37. Fine Art
38. Football Studies
39. Football Studies (with Industry Year)
40. Graphic Design
41. Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science
42. Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science (with Industry Year)
43. Illustration
44. Interior Design
45. Interior Design Decoration
46. International Business Management
47. International Business Management (with Industry Year)
48. Law
49. Law (with Industry Year)
50. Law with Business
51. Law with Business (with Industry Year)
52. Law with Criminology 
53. Law with Criminology (with Industry Year)
54. Make-Up and Hair Design
55. Maritime Business
56. Maritime Business (with Industry Year)
57. Mechanical Engineering
58. Media Production
59. Mental Health Nursing
60. Photography
61. Physical Education
62. Popular Music Performance and Production
63. Popular Music Production
64. Post Production for Film and Television
65. Prosthetics and Special Effects Design
66. Psychology
67. Psychology and Sociology
68. Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health
69. Renewable Energy Engineering
70. Shipping and Port Management
71. Shipping and Port Management (with Industry Year)
72. Sociology
73. Software Engineering
74. Software Engineering (with Industry Year)
75. Sport and Exercise Psychology
76. Sport and Exercise Science
77. Sport and Exercise Science (with Industry Year)
78. Sport and Exercise Therapy
79. Sport and Exercise Therapy (with Industry Year)
80. Sport Coaching
81. Sport Coaching (with Industry Year)
82. Sport Management
83. Sport Management (with Industry Year)
84. Sports Journalism
85. Sports Journalism (with Industry Year)
86. Television Production 
87. Yacht and Powercraft Design
88. Yacht Design and Production

Undergraduate

1. Accountancy and Finance
2. Accountancy and Finance (with Foundation and Industry Year)
3. Accountancy and Finance (with Foundation Year)
4. Accountancy and Finance (with Placement Year)
5. Accountancy and Finance (with Study Abroad Year)
6. Acting and Performance
7. Acting and Performance (with Study Abroad Year)
8. Adult Nursing Practice
9. Animation
10. Animation (with Foundation Year)
11. Architectural Design and Technology
12. Architectural Design and Technology (with Foundation Year)
13. Biomedical Science
14. Business Management
15. Business Management (with Foundation and Industry Year)
16. Business Management (with Foundation Year)
17. Business Management (with Placement Year)
18. Business Management (with Study Abroad Year)
19. Business Management with Digital Technologies 
20. Business Management with Digital Technologies (with Foundation and Industry Year)
21. Business Management with Digital Technologies (with Foundation Year)
22. Business Management with Digital Technologies (with Placement Year)
23. Business Management with Digital Technologies (with Study Abroad Year)
24. Business Management with Finance
25. Business Management with Finance (with Foundation and Industry Year)
26. Business Management with Finance (with Foundation Year) 
27. Business Management with Finance (with Placement Year)
28. Business Management with Finance (with Study Abroad Year)
29. Business Management with Marketing
30. Business Management with Marketing (with Foundation and Industry Year)
31. Business Management with Marketing (with Foundation Year)
32. Business Management with Marketing (with Placement Year)
33. Business Management with Marketing (with Study Abroad Year)
34. CGI and Visual Effects
35. CGI and Visual Effects (with Foundation and Industry Year)
36. CGI and Visual Effects (with Foundation Year)
37. CGI and Visual Effects (with Placement Year)
38. CGI and Visual Effects (with Study Abroad Year)
39. Computer and Networks Engineering
40. Computer and Networks Engineering (with Foundation and Industry Year)
41. Computer and Networks Engineering (with Placement Year) 
42. Computer and Networks Engineering (with Study Abroad Year)
43. Computer Games Programming and Design
44. Computer Games Programming and Design (with Foundation and Industry Year)
45. Computer Games Programming and Design (with Foundation Year)
46. Computer Games Programming and Design (with Placement Year)
47. Computer Games Programming and Design (with Study Abroad Year)
48. Computer Networks Engineering (with Foundation Year) Sep 2024 BSc
49. Computer science
50. Computer Science (5 Years with Foundation and Industry Years)
51. Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
52. Computer Science (with Study Abroad Year)
53. Computer Science (with Year in Industry)
54. Construction Management
55. Construction Management (with Foundation Year)
56. Construction Management (with Study Abroad Year)
57. Criminal Investigation with Psychology
58. Criminal Investigation with Psychology (with Foundation and Industry Year)
59. Criminal Investigation with Psychology (with Foundation Year)
60. Criminal Investigation with Psychology (with Placement Year)
61. Criminal Investigation with Psychology (with Study Abroad Year)
62. Criminology
63. Criminology (with Foundation Year)
64. Criminology (with Placement Year)
65. Criminology and Psychology
66. Criminology and Psychology (with Foundation and Industry Year)
67. Criminology and Psychology (with Foundation Year)
68. Criminology and Psychology (with Placement Year)
69. Criminology and Sociology 
70. Criminology and Sociology (with Foundation and Industry Year)
71. Criminology and Sociology (with Foundation Year)
72. Criminology and Sociology (with Study Abroad Year)
73. Cyber Security Management
74. Cyber Security Management (with Foundation and Industry Year)
75. Digital and Game Art (Top-Up)
76. Digital Music
77. Digital Music (with Foundation Year)
78. Education
79. Education (with Study Abroad Year)
80. Electronic Engineering
81. Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year)
82. Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year)
83. Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad Year)
84. Fashion and Beauty Media
85. Fashion and Beauty Media (with Foundation Year)
86. Fashion Design
87. Fashion Design (with Foundation Year)
88. Fashion Design (with Study Abroad Year)
89. Fashion Management with Marketing
90. Fashion Management with Marketing (with Foundation and Industry Year)
91. Fashion Management with Marketing (with Foundation Year)
92. Fashion Management with Marketing (with Placement Year)
93. Fashion Management with Marketing (with Study Abroad Year)
94. Fashion Photography
95. Fashion Photography (with Foundation Year)
96. Fashion Photography (with Study Abroad Year)
97. Fashion Styling and Creative Direction 
98. Fashion Styling and Creative Direction (with Foundation Year)
99. Fashion Styling and Creative Direction (with Study Abroad Year)
100. Film and Television
101. Film and Television (with Foundation Year)
102. Film and Television (with Study Abroad Year)
103. Film Production
104. Film Production (with Foundation Year)
105. Film Production (with Study Abroad Year)
106. Fine Art
107. Fine Art (with Foundation Year)
108. Fine Art (with Study Abroad Year)
109. Football Studies
110. Football Studies (with Foundation and Industry Year)
111. Football Studies (with Foundation Year)
112. Football Studies (with Placement Year)
113. Football Studies (with Study Abroad Year)
114. Graphic Design
115. Graphic Design (with Foundation Year)
116. Graphic Design (with Study Abroad Year)
117. Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science
118. Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science (with Foundation and Industry Year) Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
119. Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science (with Placement Year)
120. Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science (with Study Abroad Year)
121. Illustration
122. Illustration (with Foundation Year)
123. Illustration (with Study Abroad Year)
124. Interior Design
125. Interior Design (with Foundation Year) 
126. Interior Design (with Study Abroad Year)
127. Interior Design Decoration
128. Interior Design Decoration (with Foundation Year)
129. Interior Design Decoration (with Study Abroad Year)
130. International Business Management
131. International Business Management (with Foundation and Industry Year)
132. International Business Management (with Foundation Year)
133. International Business Management (with Placement Year)
134. International Business Management (with Study Abroad Year)
135. International Construction, Design and Sustainability (Top-Up)
136. Law
137. Law (with Foundation and Industry Year)
138. Law (with Foundation Year)
139. Law (with Placement Year)
140. Law (with Study Abroad Year)
141. Law with Business
142. Law with Business (with Foundation and Industry Year)
143. Law with Business (with Foundation Year)
144. Law with Business (with Placement Year)
145. Law with Criminology
146. Law with Criminology (with Foundation and Industry Year)
147. Law with Criminology (with Foundation Year)
148. Law with Criminology (with Placement Year)
149. Live Event Technology
150. Live Event Technology (with Study Abroad Year)
151. Make-Up and Hair Design
152. Make-Up and Hair Design (with Foundation Year)
153. Make-Up and Hair Design (with Study Abroad Year)
154. Marine Electrical and Electronic Engineering
155. Maritime Business
156. Maritime Business (with Foundation and Industry Year)
157. Maritime Business (with Foundation Year)
158. Maritime Business (with Placement Year)
159. Maritime Management (Top-Up)
160. Maritime Sciences
161. Mechanical Engineering
162. Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
163. Mechanical Engineering (with Study Abroad Year)
164. Media Production
165. Media Production (with Foundation Year)
166. Media Production (with Study Abroad Year)
167. Mental Health Nursing
168. Mental Health Nursing (with Foundation Year)
169. Mental Health Nursing (with Study Abroad Year)
170. Music Business
171. Music Business (with Study Abroad Year)
172. Musical Theatre 
173. Musical Theatre (with Study Abroad Year)
174. Photography
175. Photography (Top-Up)
176. Photography (with Foundation Year)
177. Photography (with Study Abroad Year)
178. Physical Education
179. Physical Education (with Foundation Year)
180. Physical Education (with Study Abroad Year)
181. Popular Music Performance
182. Popular Music Performance (with Study Abroad Year)
183. Popular Music Performance and Production
184. Popular Music Performance and Production (with Foundation Year)
185. Popular Music Performance and Production (with Study Abroad Year)
186. Popular Music Production
187. Popular Music Production (with Foundation Year)
188. Popular Music Production (with Study Abroad Year)
189. Post Production for Film and Television
190. Post Production for Film and Television (with Foundation Year)
191. Post Production for Film and Television (with Study Abroad Year)
192. Prosthetics and Special Effects Design
193. Prosthetics and Special Effects Design (with Foundation Year)
194. Prosthetics and Special Effects Design (with Study Abroad Year)
195. Psychology
196. Psychology (with Foundation Year)
197. Psychology (with Study Abroad Year)
198. Psychology and Sociology
199. Psychology and Sociology (with Foundation Year)
200. Psychology and Sociology (with Study Abroad Year)
201. Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health
202. Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health (with Foundation Year)
203. Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health (with Study Abroad Year)
204. Quantity Surveying
205. Renewable Energy Engineering
206. Renewable Energy Engineering (with Foundation Year)
207. Renewable Energy Engineering (with Study Abroad Year)
208. Shipping and Port Management
209. Shipping and Port Management (with Foundation and Industry Year)
210. Shipping and Port Management (with Foundation Year)
211. Shipping and Port Management (with Placement Year)
212. Shipping and Port Management (with Study Abroad Year)
213. Social Work
214. Social Work (with Study Abroad Year)
215. Sociology
216. Sociology (with Foundation Year)
217. Sociology (with Study Abroad Year)
218. Software Engineering
219. Software Engineering (with Foundation and Industry Year)
220. Software Engineering (with Foundation Year)
221. Software Engineering (with Placement Year)
222. Software Engineering (with Study Abroad Year)
223. Sport and Exercise Psychology
224. Sport and Exercise Psychology (with Foundation Year)
225. Sport and Exercise Psychology (with Study Abroad Year)
226. Sport and Exercise Science
227. Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation and Industry Year)
228. Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
229. Sport and Exercise Science (with Placement Year)
230. Sport and Exercise Science (with Study Abroad Year)
231. Sport and Exercise Therapy
232. Sport and Exercise Therapy (with Foundation and Industry Year)
233. Sport and Exercise Therapy (with Foundation Year)
234. Sport and Exercise Therapy (with Placement Year)
235. Sport and Exercise Therapy (with Study Abroad Year)
236. Sport Coaching
237. Sport Coaching (with Foundation and Industry Year)
238. Sport Coaching (with Foundation Year)
239. Sport Coaching (with Placement Year)
240. Sport Coaching (with Study Abroad Year)
241. Sport Coaching and Physical Education (Top-Up)
242. Sport Management
243. Sport Management (with Foundation and Industry Year)
244. Sport Management (with Foundation Year)
245. Sport Management (with Placement Year)
246. Sport Management (with Study Abroad Year)
247. Sports Journalism
248. Sports Journalism (with Foundation and Industry Year)
249. Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)
250. Sports Journalism (with Placement Year)
251. Sports Journalism (with Study Abroad Year)
252. Television Production 
253. Television Production (with Foundation Year)
254. Television Production (with Study Abroad Year)
255. Yacht and Powercraft Design
256. Yacht and Powercraft Design (with Foundation Year)
257. Yacht and Powercraft Design (with Study Abroad Year)
258. Yacht Design and Production
259. Yacht Design and Production (with Foundation Year)
260. Yacht Design and Production (with Study Abroad Year)

Postgraduate

1. Applied AI and Data Science
2. Applied AI and Data Science (with Placement Year)
3. Clinical Exercise Science
4. Commercial Law and Professional Legal Practice
5. Computer Engineering
6. Computer Engineering (with Placement Year)
7. Creative Direction for Fashion and Beauty
8. Cyber Security Engineering
9. Digital Design
10. Digital Fashion
11. Digital Marketing
12. Film Production
13. Financial Management
14. Football Science
15. Intellectual Property Law and Professional Legal Practice
16. International Maritime Business
17. International Shipping and Logistics
18. Logistics Management
19. Make-Up and Hair Design Futures
20. MBA (Global)
21. Physical Education and School Sport
22. Post Production in Film and Television
23. Project Management
24. Shipping Operations
25. Sport and Exercise Medicine in Football
26. Sport Management
27. Sport Science for Performance Coaching
28. Sports Broadcast Journalism
29. Strategic Management
30. Strength and Conditioning
31. Sustainable Building Design
32. Sustainable Building Design (with Placement Year)
33. Sustainable Construction Management
34. Sustainable Construction Management (with Placement Year)
35. Sustainable Refurbishment 
36. Sustainable Refurbishment (with Placement Year)
37. Visual Communication

1. Art and Music
2. Business and Law
3. Social Sciences and Nursing
4. Science and Engineering
5. Film and Media
6. Sport and Health
7. Warsash Maritime School

The Solent University, Southampton, as well as the Warsash Maritime faculty, have multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The faculties are given below:

1. The school of art, design, and fashion
2. The School of Business, Law, and Communications
3. The School of Media, Arts, and Technology
4. The school of Sport, Health, and Social Sciences.

Some of the major courses are as follows:

1. Architecture and Construction
2. Art and Design
3. Business, marketing, and finance
4. Computing
5. Digital Art, Animation, Games, and VFX
6. Engineering
7. English and journalism
8. Fashion and beauty
9. Film, TV, media production, and technology
10. Health and Medical Sciences
11. Law
12. Maritime
13. Music and Performing Arts
14. Psychology and mental health
15. Social work, criminology, and sociology
16. Sport and Fitness
17. Applied AI and Data Science (Postgraduate)
18. Clinical Exercise Science (Postgraduate)
19. Architectural Project Management (Post Graduate)
20. Public Relations and Multimedia Communications (Post Graduate), and so on.

Solent Students’ Union is the mouthpiece of students that takes every necessary initiative for students’ well-being. The Union works passionately from freshmen’s week to alumni night.

The Student Hub is a central space where students can ask for any query or need. Students can find all kinds of assistance, including courses, timetables, assessments, or other circumstances.

Therefore, some official documents are turned up by the Student Hub, like letters, council certificates, campus cards, references, policy advice, and so on. Student finances are run by the student funding team, including money management, budgeting advice, accessing additional financial support, etc.

In the same way, the academic affairs support team provides the facility of impartial information and advice, as well as solutions to problems relating to university life.

Moreover, both Solent University and Solent Students’ Union are active enough in learning how to cope with the difficulties students face during their study lives. The team is called The Student Protection Plan, approved by the Office for Students (OfS).

The international alumni ambassadors stand for any kind of support according to their own experiences. Above all, Southampton is a city of scenic beauty, surrounded by a park, waterfront, arts, music, and culture. The electric nighttimes give mesmerising beauty with full security and safety.

1. Female-47%
2. Male-53%
3. Other-0%
4. UK Students-74%
5. EU Students-14%
6. International-11%
7. Full-time-92%
8. Part-time-8%
9. First year-42%
10. Other years-58%
11. Postgraduate-11%
12. Undergraduate-89%

It takes only fourteen minutes to move to the Southampton Solent campus by bus, thirteen minutes at the University of Southampton, Avenue Campus, to walk, and fifteen minutes at the University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, by bus. Therefore, spacious parking locations are available in towns and cities, train station parking, London stadium parking, and airport parking.

Students of halls of residence, staff, visitors, and contractors on academic sites can visit anywhere in the city. Above all, the student gets extra facilities, like free tickets to travel from one place to another. The public transport network, like buses, trains, and air services, is available.

The Solent University belongs to six halls of fully self-catered residences, all of which are settled down in the Southampton city centre. There are a total of five student residences, along with walkable roads and parking places within the city centre. The halls are situated near each other, providing modern en-suite rooms, non-en-suite rooms, and single and twin study bedrooms.

All bedrooms have a washer and an attached kitchen, along with a microwave, toaster, cooker, freezer, and so on. Chantry, David Moxon, Deanery, Hamwic, and Kimber students feel a real student community environment among the residences. Private student accommodation is also available in Southampton and its surrounding areas.

The establishment of a partnership between the University of Southampton and Southampton City Council leads to an officially recognised index, SASSH (Southampton Accreditation Scheme for Student Housing).

Solent University, Southampton, UK, goes beyond academics and provides lots of diverse extracurricular activities that suit every student's interest and passion.

1. Sonar Events is a hands-on experience in broadcasting to hone your skills.
2. Sports Night event to gain real-world experience and develop crucial skills.
3. The next Step event is a networking event that allows you to make connections and shape your future.
4. Solent Yoga Society, for relaxation and self-care.
5. The university's gym facilities are available to fitness enthusiasts of all levels.

This university has strong industry links and is partnering with companies to provide internship and job opportunities for students. For example, they are:

1. EPHEC
2. Bishop's University (BU)
3. Mount Royal University (MRU)
4. University of Windsor  
5. Fanshawe College
6. VIA University College
7. LAB University of Applied Science
8. SKEMA Business School
9. Hochschule Bremen (HSB)
10. International School of Management
11. University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (HU)
12. Inholland University of Applied Sciences
13. The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS)
14. Kristiana University College
15. Universidad San Jorge
16. Universitat de Vic
17. Orebro University
18. Amity University Dubai
19. Wooden Spoon charity
20. Performance sport partnerships
21. Partnering with Southampton FC
22. ABP Southampton Marathon
23. Hampshire Constabulary
24. MAST Mayflower Studios
25. Southampton Cultural Trust
26. Southampton Pride
27. Unity 101

The institution's research has significantly improved. At Southampton Solent University, there are four research groups available, such as,

1. Environment and Engineering
2. Human Function and Health
3. Media, Culture and the Arts
4. Social Research and Policy

In a recent review of REF 2021, 34% of its research was rated as world-leading or excellent, up from 19% in 2014. This improvement has led to a 50% increase in funding for its research. This shows that Solent University is doing great work in research.

Tuition fees:

The international tuition fee is £11,660-£16,000.

Scholarships:

1. Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarship (UAMS)
2. Direct Entry Academic Merit Scholarship (DAMS)
3. International Academic Merit Scholarship (IAMS)- EU/EEA students
4. Postgraduate Taught Academic Merit Scholarship (PAMS)
5. Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships-International non-EU students
6. Dean’s Scholarships-International non-EU students
7. Sport scholarship
8. Fee waiver for Syrian refugees
9. Solent Sanctuary Scholarship
10. Lisa Wilson Scholarship
11. Scholarships for MSc Applied AI and Data Science
12. International Academic Merit Scholarships (IAMS)-Overseas/international students (non-EU)

The services of The Solent University are not limited to the students alone; in addition, the institution provides several services for the university that it is associated with.

Services for the university are as follows:

1. Modern subject-specific technology and equipment facilities.
2. A well-equipped library facility full of electronic and printed resources.
3. Latest audio-visual materials and online tutorials.
4. A unique and safe study space as well as computer space.
5. Students who are struggling with learning difficulties or physical impairments get special support from the Access Solent team.
6. Support for care leavers, especially for the student, belongs to local authority care.
7. The five-story Spark building, which features classrooms, facilitates lecture discussions.

From famous British actors, comedians, and journalists to award-winning photographers, competitive divers, and sailors, SSU has helped many students achieve great success in the creative world. Here is a list of top Southampton Solent University alumni:

1. Richard George Whittle (British actor, model for Reebok)
2. Jonathan Ross (Film critic, comedian, actor, writer, and producer)
3. Santiago Lange (Olympic sailor and a naval architect)
4. Camille Lepage (journalist, photojournalist, war photographer, photographer)
5. Gary Hunt (competitive diver, swimmer)
6. Sean Yazbeck (actor, film actor, entrepreneur)
7. Oli Pettigrew (actor, model)
8. Ivor Archie (lawyer)
9. Yoann Richomme (sailor)
10. Nick Spalding (writer)
11. John Ford (chaplain, priest, deacon, suffragan bishop, Assistant bishop)
12. Adam Jones (human rights activist, writer, political scientist)

SSU assists with an extensive range of career services to support their students in developing their career goals and job search. The devoted career team offers a vast amount of services, including:

1. Offers career advice for life
2. One-to-one advice and guidance
3. Mock interview practice
4. Solent Creatives agency for real-world opportunities
5. Solent Futures online portal for placements or jobs
6. Extensive employer network and employability workshops

Southampton Solent University (SSU) has received many awards and recognitions for its excellence in teaching, research, and student experience. Here are some of the key awards and recognitions:

1. Solent University, Southampton, has been awarded three gold ratings by TEF (The Teaching Excellence Framework) in 2023.
2. Southampton has won the Innovation and Technology award at the U Dine awards 2022
3. Southampton Solent University was shortlisted for this prestigious award by THE (The Times Higher Education University of the Year Award) in 2019.
4. For excellent teaching quality, Solent University was awarded Silver by TEF (The Teaching Excellence Framework) in June 2018.

1. 109th in the UK (Times University Guide 2024)
2. 93rd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024)
3. Solent University wins the ‘Most Improved Student Experience’ in the Times Higher Education Award-2015.
4. Solent’s Showcase Gallery’s Small Faces Exhibition secured a regional Pride Community Relations award in 2017.
5. Ranked 93rd in the Times University Guide 2021
6. Ranked 74th in the Guardian University Guide 2021
7. The Solent became the four-star-rated university and five stars for teaching quality, internationalisation, employability, facilities, and inclusiveness in the QS World University Rankings 2019.
8. It is among the top 25 universities in the UK ranked for student voice, academic support, and learning community.
9. Ranked 4th in the sector for graduate start-ups
10. The university’s yachting team won the Student Yachting World Cup in 2004 and 2010.
11. The student yachting team also won the student national competition eight times.
12. Holder of the TEF silver award for excellent teaching.

Just over an hour away from London lies the exciting and dynamic city of Southampton. Links to cities in the UK and Europe are easily accessible via public transport.

Nearby attractions include the New Forest, the renowned Stonehenge, and the popular tourist cities of Winchester, Salisbury, and Bournemouth. One of the UK's warmest climates is found on the English south coast, where Southampton is located.

Southampton is still an important international port, having been called the "Gateway to the World" for a long time. The marina has played host to such prestigious international sailboat races as the BT Global Challenge and the Volvo.