SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Solent University – Where Creativity Meets Career Readiness
A Coastal Hub for Industry-Focused Education
Ranked 1st in the UK for film production education (Guardian 2024) and top 10 for fashion design, Solent University blends academic excellence with real-world experience. With 94% graduate employability (HESA 2023) and strong industry ties, we prepare students to thrive in creative, business and tech sectors.
Academic Faculties & Industry Links
1. Business, Law & Digital Technologies
Accreditations: CIM | ACCA | CompTIA
Flagship programs:
BSc (Hons) Esports Management
LLB Law with mock courtroom training
Industry partners: IBM | Carnival UK | Southampton FC
2. Creative Industries, Architecture & Engineering
£30m facilities including:
Professional fashion studios
Architecture design hubs
Marine engineering workshops
Live projects with:
BBC | Burberry | Royal Yachting Association
3. Sport, Health & Social Sciences
Professional accreditations:
BASES-approved sports science programs
NMC-approved nursing degrees
Facilities:
Biomechanics lab
Community health simulation suites
4. Media Arts & Technology
Industry-standard resources:
4K TV studios with Dolby Atmos
Music production complex
Motion capture studio
Alumni successes:
BAFTA-winning filmmakers
National Geographic photographers
Flagship Programs
BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Graduate Fashion Week winners)
BSc (Hons) Maritime Business
MA Film Production
BEng (Hons) Yacht & Powercraft Design
MSc Sports Performance Analysis
Flexible pathways: September/January starts | Foundation Years | Degree Apprenticeships
Campus Life in Southampton
City Centre Campus
Creative hub featuring:
Digital design studios
200-seat cinema
Professional photography darkrooms
Sports & Marine Facilities
Watersports centre on Southampton Water
High-performance gym with sports therapy clinics
Southampton Advantages
Most affordable coastal city for students
55 minutes to London by train
Cruise industry capital with global employers
Student Experience
Industry Immersion
Live briefs from Sky, ASOS, Southampton FC
Annual Creative Careers Fair
Guaranteed work placements across all courses
Vibrant Community
100+ societies including:
Award-winning student radio
Marine engineering competition team
International cultural associations
Comprehensive Support
24/7 wellbeing services
Dedicated disability support
Free business startup mentoring
Career Success
Graduate Destinations:
BBC Studios | Carnival Corporation | Nike | NHS
Entrepreneurial Support:Solent Creatives agency for student freelancers
“My fashion degree led to designing costumes for West End productions.”
– BA Fashion Design graduate
Admissions & Funding
Undergraduate: 104 UCAS points
Postgraduate: 2:2 or portfolio/experience
International: IELTS 6.0 | £3,000 scholarships
No application fee
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2025/26 applications now open