Southampton Solent University
Faculty of Technology
About the Programmes
Courses for careers, Learning for life.
To be an accessible and creative university committed to learning and knowledge transfer, working in partnership for the success of students, staff and the wider community.
Southampton Solent University’s courses are designed to meet the needs of today’s economy and the requirements of employers, employment and career-minded students.
• Faculty of Media, Arts and Society
The School of Media
The School of Writing and Communications
The School of Human Sciences
The School of Visual and Interactive Arts
• Southampton Business School
The School of Business Analysis
The School of Law, Management and Education
The School of Leisure, Marketing and Languages
• Faculty of Technology
The School of Computing and Communications
The School of Design
The School of Engineering, Construction and Maritime
In all three faculties there are strong links with industry groups and employers, who participate in course development and accreditation. A variety of courses are accredited by professional bodies. The focus is on relevance and preparing students for modern professional practice. An emphasis on employability is reflected in the above average graduate employment rates.
About Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University is one of Britain’s newest and most dynamic universities. Although our name is new, we’re already well known for the way we link together student learning and service to business and the community. In this way we give you the best learning experience and best start to your future career that we can.
We are a lively, modern university with an extensive portfolio of courses in business, technology, maritime, media, arts and society. We educate for careers and for life, offering career-relevant teaching to rigorous academic standards and placing you at the centre of the learning experience.
The university is based in Southampton’s city center with six purpose-built student Halls of Residence within walking distance. Warsash Maritime Centre – the world-famous maritime education and training centre – is located ten miles away at the entrance to the River Hamble on Southampton Water.
We pride ourselves on our reputation for friendliness, accessibility and student support. We welcome students from all backgrounds and from all over the world. Whatever the course, whatever the level, and whatever your needs, we can help you to become part of the Solent success story.
Address Information
| Address |
Southampton Solent University
East Park Terrace, Southampton
SO14 0RB, England |
| Tel. No. |
+44 (0) 23 8031 9129 |
| Fax No. |
+44 (0) 23 8031 9412 |
| E-mail address |
international@solent.ac.uk |
| Postgraduate & Undergraduate courses |
Faculty of Technology
Courses for 2007 entry are listed by category area.
Architecture
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture - 3 years
BA (Hons) Architectural Technology - 3 years
Business IT
MSc Business Information Technology - 12 months
BSc (Hons) E-Trading - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Information Security Management - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Business Computing (Level 3 top-up) – 1 year
BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business (Level 3 top-up) – 1 year
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Information and Communication Technology - 3 years
HND Business Computing – 2 years
HND Business Information Technology – 2 years
FdSc Business Computing – 2 years
FdSc Business Information Technology – 2 years
Civil Engineering
HNC/D Civil Engineering – 2 years
Computer Networking
BSc (Hons) Computer Network Communications - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems and Networks - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Web Design - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Computer Network Management - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Web Design and Internet Technology – 3 years
BSc (Hons) Mobile Web Technology - 3 years
Computing (including Internet)
MSc Software Engineering Management - 12 months
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Computer Studies - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Internet Applications Development - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering - 3 years
HND Internet Computing - 3 years
FdSc Internet Computing - 3 years
Construction
BSc (Hons) Construction Management - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Property Development - 3 years
HND Facilities Management - 3 years
HND Property Development - 3 years
Design
BSc (Hons) Design Technology - 3 years
Design Studies
BA (Hons) Design Studies - 3 years
BA (Hons) Design Studies with Fashion - 3 years
BA (Hons) Design Studies with Fashion Photography - 3 years
BA (Hons) Design Studies with Fashion Promotion - 3 years
BA (Hons) Design Studies with Graphic Image Making - 3 years
BA (Hons) Design Studies with Interiors - 3 years
BA (Hons) Design Studies with Multimedia - 3 year
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering (Level 3 top-up) - 1 year
HND Electronic Engineering - 2 years
FdSc Electronic Engineering - 2 years
Engineering (General)
BEng (Hons) Engineering with Business - 3 years
Geography
BSc (Hons) Geography with Environmental Studies - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Geography with Marine Studies - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Geography with Sustainability - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Geography with Tourism - 3 years
Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Graphic Image Making - 3 years
BA (Hons) Graphic Design - 3 years
Interior Design
BA (Hons) Interior Design – 3 years
BA (Hons) Interior Design (Decoration) - 3 years
HND Interior Design – 2 years
Maritime Industry
MSc Shipping, Ports and Environment – 12 months
MSc Ship and Shipping Management – 12 months
BSc (Hons) Maritime Business - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Ship and Port Management - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Merchant Ship Operations - 3 years
BSc (Hons) Shipping and Port Management - 3 years
Mechanical Engineering
BSc (Hons) Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (Level 3 top-up) – 1 year
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design - 3 years
HND Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering – 2 years
FdSc Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering – 2 years
Media and Fashion Styling
BA (Hons) Fashion Styling (Make Up & Hair Design) - 3 years
BA (Hons) Live Performance Make Up Design - 3 years
BA (Hons) Make Up & Hair Design for Music, Film & Photography - 3 years
BA (Hons) Media Styling & Promotion (Make Up & Hair Design) - 3 years
Media Technology
BSc (Hons) Audio Technology – 3 years
BSc (Hons) Digital Cinema Technology – 3 years
BSc (Hons) Film and Video Technology – 3 years
BSc (Hons) Music Studio Technology – 3 years
BSc (Hons) Media Technology – 3 years
Multimedia Communications
BA (Hons) Multimedia Sound – 3 years
BA (Hons) Multimedia Design – 3 years
Product Design
BA (Hons) Product Design with Marketing - 3 years
Sound and Music Technology
BSc (Hons) Sound for Film, Television and Games – 3 years
BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering – 3 years
Surveying
HND Building Surveying – 2 years
HND Quantity Surveying – 2 years
Yacht and Boat Design
BSc (Hons) Yacht Manufacturing and Surveying - 3 years
BEng (Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design - 3 years |
| Type & Length of courses |
Undergraduate Courses
Foundation Programme: 1 year
Foundation Degree: 2 years
Full-time HND: 2 years
Full-time BA/BSc/BEng: 3 or 4 years
Postgraduate Courses
PGDip: 1 year over 2 semesters (full-time)
MA, MSc, MBA: 1 year over 3 or 4 semesters (full-time)
Mphil: 2 years full-time
PhD: 3 years full-time |
| Date of Commencement |
International Induction Programme: 19 - 21 September 2007
Enrolment & Induction Session starts: 24 September 2007 |
| Cost/Fees |
Undergraduate Full-Time Courses -
Fees for the 2007-2008 academic year have not yet been confirmed but are likely to be approximately:
Overseas students-
For English Programmes - £6,100
For all aother courses £7,950
EU students-
£3,070 for all courses except some maritime bachelor degrees,
English Programmes and HNDs/FdAs - £1,995 and
£1,640 for Foundation level 0 courses
Postgraduate Full-Time Courses -
Fees for the 2007-2008 academic year have not yet been confirmed but are likely to be approximately:
Overseas students-
£7,950 for all courses except for;
MBA programme - £8,100 and
Diploma in English for Business and Cross-cultural Communication - £6,100.
EU students-
£2,600 for Technology courses,
£3,100 for MA Media,
£3,200 for Business courses except for
MBA - £7,100 and
Diploma in English for Business and Cross-cultural Communication -£2,100 |
| Accommodation |
There are six recently built halls of residence. As a guide, the 2006- 2007 prices were between £44.10 and £91.35 per week. Situated within easy walking distance of the main campus and city centre, the Halls offer a high standard of self-catering accommodation, with over 2,000 single study bedrooms including 1,000 rooms providing en-suite facilities. All rooms have cable points for Internet connection. Shared kitchen facilities contain fridge/ freezers, electric hob units, microwave and conventional ovens. Each Hall is provided with a well-equipped laundry and most Halls have a communal television area.
The Accommodation Office also offers assistance for students wishing to live in the private rented sector. Students may choose to live as a lodger in a private house, either with or without meals being provided, or to join other students in renting a house or flat with responsibility for rent, food and all bills. |
| Class size |
Each module within a course is divided into Lecture, Seminar and Tutorial. The number of students is up to usually 20 in the seminar and tutorial while the lecture gathers all the students doing the same module. |
Student grants/
Financial assistance |
Southampton Solent University is pleased to offer some Scholarships to overseas students applying for places on our taught postgraduate courses.
The University also offers a range of bursaries to EU students. |
| Admission requirements |
The University welcomes applications from students with an equivalent to the British entry requirements to Higher Education. Mature students can also be admitted on the basis of experience rather than standard qualifications.
Students should be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of competence in both written and spoken English. The normal examinations to demonstrate competence are a GCSE or GCE O Level (Grade C), IELTS 6.00 (6.5 for Postgraduate studies) or a TOEFL score of 550 or more (600 or more for Postgraduate studies).
Students with other forms of English Language qualifications should contact the International Recruitment Office to determine their acceptability.
The University welcomes applications from students with an equivalent to the British entry requirements to Higher Education. Mature students can also be admitted on the basis of experience rather than standard qualifications. |
| EU/Overseas students |
UK approximately 13,000
EU approximately 400
Other Overseas between 500-600
Total international students: over 1,000 |
| Contact person for application |
Kevin McCarthy
International Recruitment Officer |
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