Soton S27 Soton University of Southampton | Undergraduate prospectus 2017 prospectus | Undergraduate of Southampton University AMBITION IT’S THE START OF AN INSPIRING JOURNEY Undergraduate prospectus 2017 Reach your goals at Southampton by combining your ambition, your talent TOP 1% and our expertise. We provide you with the support and opportunities you global need to thrive and flourish. university* Choosing the right place to study is an important decision, with many factors to think about. You want to be equipped for the global economy, but you also want a real sense of community. SEE FOR YOURSELF You want to be taught by leading academics, but you want study options designed around you. You want the employment opportunities that come with a top-class university degree, CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON OPEN DAYS but you also want to enjoy your life as a student in a vibrant, diverse environment. 9 and 10 July, 3 and 4 September 2016 Choose to match your ambition to ours. Join us, an institution in the top one per cent of global universities* and a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive Book your place at UK universities. Our research directly informs your education. www.southampton.ac.uk/openday Other opportunities to visit the University, including viewing our virtual open day, at www.southampton.ac.uk/visitus CHOOSE SOUTHA MPTON This prospectus offers you a great digital experience using the Layar app SCAN THIS PAGE TO ACTIVATE OUR Download the free Layar app, INTERACTIVE find this symbol and scan the VIRTUAL TOUR page to bring it to life! (see opposite) Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/ ambition *QS World University Rankings, 2015/16 2 CONTENTS TOP 15 UK university with consistently high scores for teaching and learning OVER CONTENTS CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON YOUR COURSES activities* A global university 6 Course index 44 24,500 students enrolled at – Meet an ambitious student 8 our campuses in the UK and Malaysia Design your own education 10 APPLYING & FINANCE 94% of Southampton graduates – Global opportunities 12 Applying for a course 184 entered employment or further study** – Teaching & learning 14 Fees 190 200,000 – Our people 16 Finance your degree 191 graduates spanning 180 countries – Facilities 18 – Scholarships & bursaries 20 SUPPORT Supporting you 192 Your student life 22 Supporting – Your Students’ Union 24 international students 194 – Sports 26 – Campus life 28 GENERAL INFORMATION –Accommodation 32 How to find us 196 – City life 38 – Travel details 198 Shape your future 40 Terms & conditions 200 – Meet a successful alumnus 42 General & course index 201 SCAN THIS PAGE TO WATCH OPEN DAY HIGHLIGHTS (see page 2) * The Guardian University Guide, 2016; The Complete University Guide, 2016 ** Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE), 2013/2014 4 5 CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON: STUDYING Studying abroad: we have over MEDITERRANEAN A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY PORTS 400 links Our archaeology graduates Jack with partners Hill, Jack Frowde (pictured below) LOW-CARBON SOUTHAMPTON:CHOOSE The city of Southampton has a history of innovation and exploration. 233 and David Parker have set up an As a forward-thinking university, we uphold these values in our in 54 countries archaeological surveying company. CITIES education and research; join us to forge your successful future. around the world They recently studied the harbours Southampton researchers at the UNESCO world heritage site are working with Xi’an Our students can study in 54 countries in Europe and across the world of Ephesus, Turkey University of Architecture and Our 200,000 graduates are part of a network of professionals that We are an Technology in China to reduce covers 180 countries institution in the carbon emissions in cities in Our academics make a difference on every continent China and the UK TOP 1% Our business, government and non-government organisation partners of global A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY span the globe universities We are part of the Worldwide Universities Network, a collaboration of knowledge from around the world As part of our partnership with Pennsylvania State University, you could study in the USA Choose to spend Our University of ASTROPHYSICS a year, semester or summer Southampton Malaysia abroad to enhance your Campus offers students IN TENERIFE experience and career the chance to gain a unique opportunities. Every year, a team of physics ‘Southampton’ education and astronomy students Study opportunities include: in Malaysia combined works on projects with the Europe, Australia, with two years in the UK University of La Laguna, using WORLD-BEATING China, Mexico the observing facilities at the and the USA Observatorio del Teide SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS A team of 60 Southampton students has won the Enactus LEARNING ABOUT World Cup – a global competition INTERNATIONAL aimed at inspiring students to HEALTHCARE improve the world through Third-year midwifery student Holly SCAN THIS PAGE entrepreneurial action – for their Smith spent a summer placement TO EXPLORE OUR two social enterprise projects at the University of Udon Thani, GLOBAL REACH north-east Thailand (see page 2) 6 6 7 WHAT’S YOUR AMBITION? WHAT’S YOUR AMBITION? TO IMPROVE RACING YACHT PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY John-Joseph Marie MChem Chemistry with six-month placement, second year “I chose Southampton because sailing has always been a big part of my life. It is my favourite sport, and there are some great sailing opportunities on offer here. A highlight was winning the University National Keel Boat Championships, which was a great achievement. I recently completed a three-month internship working with Sir Ben Ainslie at LandRover BAR in Portsmouth, where I was part of the sustainability team. It has been good to get some valuable work experience early on in my degree. I have been thinking of going into a career involved with composite materials or renewable energies, and my internship at BAR has given me an insight into these areas, and has definitely grown my interest.” 8 9 Our graduates CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON: are targeted by the top 100 Become graduate recruiters Become a a student in the country community DESIGN YOUR OWN ambassador volunteer EDUCATION Experience SOUTHAMPTON:CHOOSE Your courses are developed and taught by world experts. an internship or work Your course offers you breadth as well as depth placement Be independent and shape your course GET AHEAD As well as attending lectures and seminars, you can access FOR YOUR many lectures and learning resources on the move CAREER We work with you to make programmes more flexible Network Take advantage of the Southampton opportunity; get involved in with top many extra-curricular activities to enhance your experience Wi-Fi employers at DESIGN YOUR OWN EDUCATION across all our careers fairs campuses 3 million books, journals and reports in Advice our libraries from your 24-HOUR Laboratory personal ACCESS TO study tutor Interactive online VIRTUAL discussions LEARNING 50,000 Meet people e-books from more than 135 countries Study abroad Our Enabling INNOVATIVE SOCIAL Services team provides support LEARNING when you LIFE need it Group project work Socialise in our bars Field and cafés trips Online Join one of over assessment Optional 350 clubs SCAN THIS PAGE Option to modules outside and societies TO GET A TASTE learn a your area OF LIFE AT THE language for CUTTING EDGE free available to of study (see page 2) all students 10 11 GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES GLOBAL As a Southampton student you will have the chance to develop the professional skills and global awareness that employers are really looking for, through studying abroad and doing a work placement. Studying abroad Year in Employment Spending a semester, year or a The Year in Employment placement summer abroad as part of your programme is an exciting new degree will enhance your university opportunity that offers you the experience and boost your career chance to develop professional opportunities, not to mention give skills and business experience as you an unforgettable time learning part of your degree. about a new country and culture. Students across many of our Southampton students can choose subject areas can work for a year to spend time at a range of partner in an industry or business of their institutions worldwide, including in choice during their penultimate With the chance Europe, North and South America, year. You can either choose a role to meet fantastic people Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. aligned to your degree or explore “ a new working environment. from all over the world, We offer support and financial learn about a new country assistance in the form of free travel This type of experience in the and culture and try out a insurance and scholarships. Your workplace will develop your personal tuition fees will also decrease: by and professional skills and provide new language, studying 85 per cent for UK/EU students an excellent foundation for building abroad in Kyoto was an and 50 per cent for international your career. It will also give you the opportunity too good students spending a full academic chance to discover your strengths year abroad. You can benefit from free and interests, and may help you make to miss. or subsidised language courses and a more informed career choice Jolif Guest” a guaranteed place in halls on your when you graduate. BA English with year abroad, 2014 return. Student finance loans and Exchange at Kyoto University, Japan maintenance grants, together with You source and select your own travel grants and additional allowances Year in Employment placement and for students from low-income we give you advice and support at households are also available. every stage. A Year in Employment will extend your degree by a year, but with significantly reduced tuition fees for the year, and the benefits of an enhanced CV, it is a valuable Find out more opportunity to kick-start your career.