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Undergraduate:
167 courses ~ 9.192 € (year)
Postgraduate:
31 courses ~ 7.669 € (year)
Final year and top-up:
17 courses ~ 9.203 € (year)
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Undergraduate:
167 courses ~ 9.192 € (year)
Postgraduate:
31 courses ~ 7.669 € (year)
Final year and top-up:
17 courses ~ 9.203 € (year)
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Why choose Solent?
Solent University is friendly, dynamic and innovative. Their high quality academic programmes are geared to producing skilled and talented individuals, which makes Solent proud that their graduates are globally employable. Aside from offering practical courses, the university also offers a range of cultural, artistic, sporting and social opportunities to enhance your student experience.
Key features
- Unique Maritime portfolio and international recognition in the maritime industry.
- Latest facilities to support your studies including state of the art Media facilities.
- Progression for HND holders equivalent on to Bachelor's top-up degrees.
- Vocational courses leading to careers.
- Modern, comfortable and vibrant environment of study located in the City Centre.
- Excellent graduate employment record.
- Approximately 18,000 full- and part-time students. More than 2,000 international students from all over the world.
The university's location
Southampton Solent University is centrally located in the vibrant city of Southampton, with the city centre just a short walk across attractive parks.
The facilities
Recording studios, a performance space and a specialist sports laboratory are just some of the areas that have been transformed by a recent multi-million pound investment.
Other facilities include a purpose-built watersports centre, industry-standard digital multi-camera TV studio, commercially equipped towing tank, animation and specialist 3D multimedia areas, hydrographic survey systems, photography studios... and much more besides.
The social life
Wherever you live in Southampton, whatever you study at the university, you will make friends from your first day of arrival and you will not find the time to get bored. The university has its own Students' Union, an organisation run by students for students.
The city is very student oriented, with more than 30,000 students studying at its two universities. For your entertainment, you can pick from a large number of restaurants, cinemas, theatres, clubs and bars, all within walking distance of the student residences and the main campus.
The impressive West Quay centre should accommodate all your shopping needs, with almost 100 top brand stores. The city boasts two further city-centre malls and is home to a wide variety of independent and specialist shops. 2009 witnessed the opening of the global IKEA furniture retailer, ideal for students, in the centre of Southampton.
A wide range of sporting and leisure activities is available, with Southampton able to boast soccer at the St Mary's Stadium, country and test match cricket at the Rose Bowl, and regular hosting of major yacht and powerboat events. Numerous leisure centres are located around the city, including a large swimming complex in the centre of the city, where our students enjoy privileged admission rates.
Useful websites
Southampton Tourist Information Centre
www.visit-southampton.co.uk
About the UK
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (which is usually shortened to just the UK or United Kingdom) is a political union made of up of four countries, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The UK is still a major political and economic force in the world, with membership in the G8 and an economy that is the fifth largest in the world and second largest in Europe. The UK’s colonial history also means that it has been subject to a multitude of international influences and influxes of people, helping to create the multi-cultural society that exists today.
Education in the UK
Hundreds of thousands of international students study in the UK each year, making studying in the UK the number two choice for international students in the world, second only to the USA. For students worldwide that would like an English-language education, what better place to study than the country that invented the language?
With traditions of excellence dating back hundreds of years, high class institutions at every corner and much more flexibility than many other countries, the United Kingdom has much to offer international students that other English-speaking countries cannot offer.
Studying in the UK will provide students with an academic qualification respected and valued throughout the world. It gives students the experience of living in the UK, providing them with a vibrant, energetic educational experience, whilst enabling them to enjoy charismatic surroundings and a traditional British culture.
Financing your studies in the UK
Besides savings, support of parents and relatives, scholarships and student jobs you can finance your studies in the UK by taking a student loan.
Positive side here is that you don’t need to start paying back your loans until you reach the repayment threshold. This means that you will begin making repayments when your gross earnings are more than either: £1,250 a month or £15,000 per year (9% what is over the minimal earnings needs to be paid back monthly).
More info: www.direct.gov.uk
Why study in the UK?
- Academic excellence - the quality and standard of UK higher education which combines the best elements of tradition and modernity.
- Worldwide recognition – the quality of UK education is recognised across the world by employers, universities and governments. When looking for work in the future, this can be a great selling point in your favour.
- Value for money – courses in the USA can be over $25,000 a year in tuition alone. Tuition for the majority of UK higher education institutions is around £6,000 to £7,000 a year. Unlike the equivalent programmes in the United States or Australia, most UK Masters programmes can be completed in one year.
- Improve your English skills – studying in the UK will give you the opportunity to improve your English language skills as English is the language of business, science and technology.
- Experience of living in the UK – a multi-cultural and multi-faith country which offers both strong tradition and a diverse culture to any international student choosing to study here.
- International education - the UK has always welcomed students from all over the world. Universities are used to looking after the welfare of non-UK students and have well-developed support services and social networks on campus. At postgraduate level, students from outside the UK form over 30% of the entire student body.
More info about studying in the UK:
Living costs
Below is an approximate guide to the minimum amount you should expect for living expenses in the UK:
For your stay in the UK you will need approximately £700 per month to cover these costs but remember that this is only a guide.
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Accommodation Halls/private |
£400/300 |
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Food/Drink |
£150 per month |
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Mobile/Landline phone |
£15 per month |
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Clothes/Shoes |
£50 per month |
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Leisure/Sport |
£15 per month |
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Books/Stationery |
£10 per month |
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Socialising |
£75 per month |
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Travelling |
£50 per month |
Currency: 1₤ = 1.1€
Southamptoon Solent University also offers many options to help you with your expenses.
Living in Southampton
First time away from home? There's nothing to worry about.
Built in the nineties, the Student Residences are not only modern and attractive, they're also great places to work, relax, socialise and meet new friends. Within the residences you will find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and a real community spirit.
In total, Solent has six halls of residence which are all within a short stroll of the city centre and the campus. So, whether it's lectures, a session in the library, shopping or a night out on the town, it's all close by.
Contemporary and comfortable, all study-bedrooms are furnished with a bed, wardrobe, chair and desk. Many are en-suite and are in flats with their own front door or access-only entry. All the Residences are self-catering and have shared kitchens with a cooker, kettle, microwave and fridge/freezer.
Safe and secure
Uni life provides the opportunity to be independent and stand on your own two feet but equally we believe that help should never be far away and a dedicated Residence Management Team is on hand 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Each Residence, study-bedroom and kitchen is designed to ensure only residents can gain access. Southampton is also fortunate to be one of only a few cities that has dedicated Police Higher Education Liaison Officers, who are on hand to give confidential help or advice.
A place of your own
Of course you don't have to opt for residences.
If your looking for alternative student accommodation, then you can opt for private rented accommodation, either as a lodger or sharing a house or flat with some friends. View our accredited property list at www.sassh.co.uk| (password is housing1)
For more information or to book a place in Student Residences please contact the Accommodation Office:
Telephone: +44(0)23 8031 9461/9637
Email: accommodation@solent.ac.uk
Also vistit:
http://www.solent.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/accommodation.aspx
Working in the UK
International students who are studying on a course lasting longer than six months are normally allowed to work for 20 hours per week during term-time and unlimited hours during vacations. Students may find part-time jobs as administration assistants, receptionists, customer service assistants etc. Students may find job ads in newspapers or at school. Finding job may be difficult but if you really need and want it, you will find one.
You should keep in mind to have at least 4 month’s money before arrival as it may take time to find a job. If you don’t then it is advisable to work for some time before you start your studies.
Student jobs hourly wage minimum is around £4.83 per hour if you are aged 18-21 years and £5.80 per hour if you are 22 or over.
You can find more information about student jobs and job databases on the following pages:
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