INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES 2021 the University of Southampton Is a Founding Member of the Prestigious Russell Group
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EXPLORE YOUR INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES 2021 The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group. A group of world-class, research-led universities, through research and education, changing the world for the better. 02 03 Contents ONCAMPUS Southampton is working in About University of Southampton partnership with the University of Southampton EDINBURGH University highlights 06 to offer exceptional and comprehensive Subject highlights 08 university preparation programmes for NEWCASTLE international students. Campuses 10 A global top 100 university*, the University of ONCAMPUS programmes Southampton has over 150 years of history and is How international foundation programmes work 12 currently home to around 22,000 students. As a LEEDS Your route to a degree 13 founding member of the Russell Group, research is at its core and, through global partnerships and LIVERPOOL Progression degrees at state-of-the-art facilities, the University University of Southampton 14 addresses some of the world's biggest challenges. BIRMINGHAMBIRMINGHAM Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP) 18 Master’s Foundation Programme (MFP) 20 Located on the beautiful South Coast of the UK, Southampton is a student-friendly city with OXFORD Student life plenty of green space, history and culture. It is OXFORD CARDIFF LONDON Accommodation 22 one of the safest and friendliest cities in the UK BRISTOL and is well-connected to the rest of Europe. Guide to Southampton 24 SOUTHAMPTON Applying Next steps 26 Just under Application form 27 1.5 HOURS Checklist 30 to London by train *QS World University Rankings 2021 Download our Coursefinder app designed to help you discover your ideal degree in Southampton 04 05 UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS Students from over 135 countries study at the University of Southampton. Ranked no. 15 in the UK, Southampton has built a reputation for academic excellence and world-leading research with students gaining all the skills necessary for a truly global career. Founding Member of the Global Top 15 prestigious Top 100 UK University QS World University The Times Good University Rankings 2021 Guide 2021 RankedRanked top 8th 10 in in the UK for Philosophy,the UK Archaeologyfor andresearch Forensic Studies, Film, Communication and Media Studiesintensity and Modern Over 250 Languages and Linguistics Research Excellence Framework Guardian University Guide 2021, Societies (REF) 2014 Times Good University Guide 2021 Home to the Ranked 9th world’s leading Ranked Top 10 University in the UK for in the UK Business Criminology for Marketing Incubator Sunday Times Good University Complete University Guide 2021 SETsquared ranked no. 1 by Guide 2021 UBI Global 06 07 SUBJECT HIGHLIGHTS A degree from University of Southampton enables you to develop critical thinking and independent learning skills essential in moulding future leaders and decision makers. Lecturers across all faculties are leaders in their fields, offering you the chance to learn about world-changing research as it happens. World top 40 and Southampton Business Ranked top 10 School is accredited by Ranked eighth in the UK in the UK for prestigious international 11th Winchester Ranked 2nd Archaeology, Film, for Statistics and organisations including School of Art (WSA) in the UK in the UK Communication and Operational is ranked top 20 in Media Studies and for Education the UK for Art and for Music Modern Languages Research Design and Linguistics Times and Sunday Times Good QS World University The Good University Guide 2021 The Good University Guide 2021 Guardian University Guide 2021, University Guide Rankings by Subject 2020 Times Good University Guide 2021 Students work with Ranked 8th The University of experts in their field Southampton has the in the UK for and utilise world-class only UK Geography research laboratories Geography and department with a located in a unique Environmental DNA lab purpose-built Life Studies Sciences building Guardian University Guide 2021 Accreditations include Ranked 1st Ranked for Electrical 1st for Civil and Electronic Engineering Engineering GuardianGuardian UniversityUniversity GuideGuide 20212021 Guardian University Guide 2021 08 09 Boldrewood Innovation Campus Boldrewood is the newest campus at the CAMPUSES University, located a mere five minute walk away from the Highfield campus and near the Southampton Common. The University has a number of campuses in Southampton, one in It’s home to the UK’s largest university-business Winchester and Malaysia, each with its own distinct character partnership with Lloyd’s Register, who having and community. ONCAMPUS Southampton is located a short walk from been collaborating on research projects which the city centre and the University’s Highfield campus. focus on marine engineering and engineering sciences for over 40 years. It has a number of world-class testing and research laboratories, including a driving simulator, design studios and £138m towing tank. Boldrewood Innovation Campus Winchester School of Art (WSA) Avenue Campus Another five minute walk from Highfield and on the edge of the Southampton Common, Avenue Highfield Campus Campus is a hub for most humanities subjects. It has a number of facilities including a state-of- Avenue Campus the-art £3m Archaeology building, lecture theatres and the Avenue Café. Waterfront Campus Waterfront Campus ONCAMPUS Southampton Located on Southampton’s waterfront at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), this campus is close to the city centre and is just a short bus ride away from the Highfield campus. NOCS hosts one of the world's largest groups of scientists and engineers devoted to research, teaching and technology development in ocean and earth science. The campus is comprehensively equipped with an extensive array of instrumentation and laboratory facilities including the Coral Reef Laboratory and research aquarium. Highfield Campus Winchester School of Arts (WSA) Highfield is the largest campus of the University, Located in the centre of the historic city of home to both historic buildings and cutting-edge Winchester, nestled in green parkland, WSA is a research and teaching facilities - it is the vibrant hub for students in art, games design, academic heart of the University. Highfield has fashion design and other creative courses. seen recent investment in the Centenary Building which houses an 80-seat Harvard lecture theatre, With creative ambition at its core, WSA supports private pod study spaces, and bookable seminar students with cutting-edge resources including rooms. specialist computer suites, photography studios, laser cutting, 3D printing, industrial sewing and Highfield is a hub of activity including social knitting machines, screen printing and more. events, sports facilities, the Students’ Union and plenty of beautiful green spaces. This makes it the The campus is just a 20 minute train journey perfect place to study, relax, and socialise with to Southampton and additionally, there is a new friends as the space boasts of shops, bars, a University shuttle-bus available directly to the cinema and gym - all in one place Highfield campus. 10 11 HOW ONCAMPUS WORKS YOUR ROUTE TO A DEGREE AT THE Our programmes at ONCAMPUS Southampton are designed for international students who do not meet the requirements for direct UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON entry to the University of Southampton. You will benefit from the support we offer in preparing you to advance to the University. ONCAMPUS Southampton offers guaranteed progression* to a wide range of undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Southampton, on successful completion of our programmes. *subject to meeting the specified criteria. Pre-university Undergraduate degree A+ 3 or 4 terms Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 + Progression to Business, Economics, Finance and Improve“ your English Improve academic grades Expert university Advance to Management degrees language skills and study skills progression support university degree • Academic writing skills • Additional year of study • Expert guidance on which Progression to Humanities and Social Undergraduate Sciences degrees equivalent to 13 years of UK degree to advance to Foundation • Academic reading skills study for undergraduate degree Programme UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE • One-to-one support sessions • Presentation and • Demonstrate academic level to discussion skills • Faculty visits and meetings meet university requirements Progression to Art and Design degrees • Listening and note taking • Present higher grades in Pathway programme than achieved at high school for undergraduate Master’s degree entry Year 1 • Learn the study skills essential for success in UK universities • Additional research study skills Progression to Business, Economics, Finance and for Master’s students Management degrees Progression to Engineering and Sciences degrees Outstanding teaching and Part of the University from support day one gives you... Progression to Humanities and Social The ONCAMPUS Centre is located a short walk from Master’s Sciences degrees Through every step of your journey with us, you will Foundation be aided by highly qualified teachers and support staff, the main University campusin close proximity to all of Programme MASTER’S DEGREE both in and outside the classroom. its facilities. Your personal tutor will meet with you regularly to You will receive a University student card, and with it, Progression to Life Sciences degrees ensure your progress in passing the programme and you will have access to the University’s