University of Southampton
Southampton | South East England


UCAS code: S27
Source: University of Southampton Students' Union
FIND A COURSE AT THIS UNIVERSITY
View all courses (401)How students describe this university
Varied union activities
74%
MEDDiverse local nightlife
74%
MEDSporty
66%
MEDCreative
57%
LOWPolitical
56%
MEDNumber of students
22,715students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
70%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
0%of students are part-time
Male / Female
50%of students are male
Young / Mature
10%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
18%of students here are from outside the UK
What students say about this university

- All comments
- Upsides (71)
- Downsides (72)
- Academic experience (42)
- Accommodation (174)
- Nightlife (93)
- Finances (59)
- Course (52)
- Careers (34)
- Top freshers’ tips (25)
- Support (14)
- Location (13)
- Settled (13)
- Scholarship (12)
- Unilife (12)
- Overall (9)
- Clearing (1)
- 2018 (197)
- 2017 (105)
- 2016 (394)
- Chemistry not elsewhere classified (41)
- Clinical medicine (36)
- Physics not elsewhere classified (30)
- Computer science not elsewhere classified (18)
- Law by area not elsewhere classified (18)
- Psychology not elsewhere classified (16)
- Combined/general subject unspecified (16)
- Biological sciences not elsewhere classified (14)
- Medical biochemistry (13)
- Pre-clinical medicine (12)
- English law (12)
- English literature (12)
- Ancient history (12)
- Adult nursing (11)
- Accountancy (10)
- English language (10)
- Children's nursing (9)
- Molecular biology, biophysics & biochemistry not elsewhere classified (9)
- Civil engineering not elsewhere classified (9)
- Thermodynamics (9)
- Archaeology (9)
- Creative arts & design not elsewhere classified (9)
- Zoology not elsewhere classified (8)
- Pure mathematics (8)
- Mathematics not elsewhere classified (8)
- Automotive engineering (8)
- Aeronautical engineering (8)
- Human & social geography by topic (8)
- European languages, literature & related subjects not elsewhere classified (8)
- Fine art not elsewhere classified (8)
- Others in biological sciences (7)
- Laser physics (7)
- Environmental sciences (7)
- Dynamics (7)
- Mechanical engineering not elsewhere classified (7)
- Financial economics (7)
- Business studies not elsewhere classified (7)
- Clinical physiology (6)
- Podiatry (6)
- Nursing (6)
- Mental health nursing (6)
- Chemistry (6)
- Vulcanology (6)
- Mechanical engineering (6)
- Aerospace engineering not elsewhere classified (6)
- Computer science (6)
- Spanish studies (6)
- History by topic (6)
- Others in subjects allied to medicine (5)
- Occupational therapy (5)
- Marine biology (5)
- Animal health (5)
- Inorganic chemistry (5)
- Geology (5)
- Geophysics (5)
- Electronic engineering (5)
- Computer sciences not elsewhere classified (5)
- Economics not elsewhere classified (5)
- French studies (5)
- French language (5)
- Spanish language (5)
- Modern history (5)
- Medieval history (5)
- Nursing not elsewhere classified (4)
- Social psychology (4)
- Geology not elsewhere classified (4)
- Physical sciences not elsewhere classified (4)
- Statistics not elsewhere classified (4)
- Anthropology (4)
- Promotion & advertising (4)
- Marketing not elsewhere classified (4)
- Information services not elsewhere classified (4)
- Linguistics (4)
- German studies not elsewhere classified (4)
- Social history (4)
- Philosophy not elsewhere classified (4)
- Printmaking (4)
- Audiology (3)
- Biology not elsewhere classified (3)
- Applied chemistry (3)
- Others in mathematical sciences (3)
- Electronic & electrical engineering not elsewhere classified (3)
- Engineering not elsewhere classified (3)
- Law by topic not elsewhere classified (3)
- Accounting not elsewhere classified (3)
- German language (3)
- History by topic not elsewhere classified (3)
- Others in historical & philosophical studies (3)
- Graphic design (3)
- Music not elsewhere classified (3)
- Film & sound recording (3)
- Applied biological sciences (2)
- Business & administrative studies not elsewhere classified (2)
- Academic studies in education (across phases) (2)
- Cell biology (1)
- Software engineering not elsewhere classified (1)
- Technologies not elsewhere classified (1)
-
-
Accommodation
The people in the house now did all of the searching and came up with a few possibilities that we all looked at. We knew we...
Read more
2018, 2nd year, Philosophy Not Elsewhere Classified
Accommodation
The people in the house now did all of the searching and came up with a few possibilities that we all looked at. We knew we needed to look early because of wanting accommodation for 12. We had to sign our agreement with 1 person short but have now found that person. Signing the agreement was a bit stressful for me as I suffer from anxiety and I wasn't aware of the information I would need
2018, 2nd year, Philosophy Not Elsewhere Classified
×Are you sure you want to report this Student View for us to review?
× -
Scholarship
It was part of the ACAS/ Student Loan I think. I get £3000 per year as my Mum is a low earner. She did most of the paperwork...
Read more
2018, 2nd year, Philosophy Not Elsewhere Classified
Scholarship
It was part of the ACAS/ Student Loan I think. I get £3000 per year as my Mum is a low earner. She did most of the paperwork and researching for me It was easy to apply for as my Mum helped You should search the University website for bursarys as they are on there.
2018, 2nd year, Philosophy Not Elsewhere Classified
×Are you sure you want to report this Student View for us to review?
× -
Course
I have recieved great Teaching on my course, with the staff very friendly and open, as well as easily accessible. Feedback is...
Read more
2018, 2nd year, Ancient History
Course
I have recieved great Teaching on my course, with the staff very friendly and open, as well as easily accessible. Feedback is on time and always very detailed, detailing what you did well, which I think is just as important as what you can improve on, and constructive criticism for the future. There is a wide topic coverage though it could be more consistent or broad at times. It can sometimes feel laking on my course. I feel I have learned a lot, especially more on writing style and proper formating of essays and other assignements, which can lead to a very apt ability to alwyas consider your work. There are workshops and consist help throughout the year which the department tries to keep all updated on.
2018, 2nd year, Ancient History
×Are you sure you want to report this Student View for us to review?
× -
Accommodation
I live on a road which comes off the University. There are a good few students along the road as well as residents of varying...
Read more
2018, 2nd year, Ancient History
Accommodation
I live on a road which comes off the University. There are a good few students along the road as well as residents of varying ages. There is a school on our road as well which can make the road busy at times and thus noisy at times. It is not far from the university, about a 5 minute walk up the road, and is near the bus routes. It is a 5-10 minute walk from a tesco local and 5 minute car drive from a large sainsburys and a highstreet, Portswood, which provides a mixed bag of services, from exotic foods, to takeaways, charity shops and repair and tool shops. It is quite far from the city centre, a 20+ minute journey into the centre or a 30+ minute bus ride. It is quite though, aside the odd house party by neighbours. Neighbours are very respectful and friendly. Overall, it is a good location and I would live there again, if the house I lived in were a bit better.
2018, 2nd year, Ancient History
×Are you sure you want to report this Student View for us to review?
× -
Support
I unfortunately have not looked for support regarding this, whereby I am looking to get help from my parents plus sustain...
Read more
2018, 2nd year, Ancient History
Support
I unfortunately have not looked for support regarding this, whereby I am looking to get help from my parents plus sustain myself. My University though does have an apt advice and help desk for student queris such as this, though i have yet to go there.
2018, 2nd year, Ancient History
×Are you sure you want to report this Student View for us to review?
× -
Scholarship
I looked but never knew exactly the procedure.
2018, 2nd year, Ancient History
ReportAre you sure you want to report this Student View for us to review?
×
-
University images
-
The campus
-
Student accommodation
-
Study area
-
University symphony orchestra
-
On the river
-
Athletics union lacrosse match
-
Students on campus
-
Freshers fair
-
Athletics union caving club
Related advice articles
-
Top ways to prepare for entry tests - as told by students, tutors and trainers
By Andy Gardner (Careers Adviser)
Further education college versus university: how do degree studies differ?
By Gill Sharp (Careers Adviser)