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University of Southampton
Overview
University of Southampton information
About University of Southampton
UCAS code: S27
At Southampton, we share your passion for learning and your curiosity to grow in a friendly, vibrant global top 100 university*. You’ll be taught by academics who are tackling real-world challenges, who will support you through uni. You’ll develop the skills, experience and confidence to stand out, not just because of your degree, but the opportunities you’ll find here. *QS, 2026
Source: University of Southampton
Tuition fees at University of Southampton
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £9,250 to £9,700 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
- International students pay between £22,300 and £32,000 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £31,000.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£28.5k
Average graduate salary89%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
91%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Southampton
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Southampton
University of Southampton open days
Southampton Open Day dates
Saturday 27 June
Sunday 28 June
Sunday 27 September
Sunday 11 October
Saturday 7 November
Winchester School of Art Open Day dates
Saturday 6 June
Sunday 11 October
Saturday 7 November
Virtual Open Day dates
Wednesday 15 July
Saturday 21 November
Source: University of Southampton
Courses
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Here are University of Southampton's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
192-200 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
192-200 UCAS points192-200 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
192-200 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
152 UCAS points152 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
152 UCAS points152 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
152 UCAS points152 UCAS points152 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
152 UCAS points152 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
152 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
152 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
152 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
152 UCAS points152 UCAS pointsMEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
152 UCAS pointsBEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026
Main Site - Highfield Campus
152 UCAS pointsUniversity of Southampton student reviews
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1st year
Law
3 days ago
events are always on
1st year
Law
3 days ago
Lots of great diverse range of people here
1st year
Law
3 days ago
Cheaper than London
1st year
Law
3 days ago
PAT is sometimes late to reply (this is like your tutor) otherwise good.
1st year
Law
3 days ago
There are some leaks/repairs bu overall very happy.
1st year
Law
3 days ago
My course materials are very detailed and the lectures are helpful and explain things well.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Southampton
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
low
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
66%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
87%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
94%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
73%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
76%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
70%
low
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The University of Southampton is a top 20 UK university and a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities (Complete University Guide, 2025). With over 150 years of history, our academics will inspire, challenge and support you and together, we can help you make your mark on the world.
We offer a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts and humanities, engineering and physical sciences, environmental and life sciences, medicine and the social sciences.
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