ONCAMPUS Southampton offers guaranteed progression pathways into the University of Southampton's undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Southampton ranks in the global top 100 and is known for engineering, law, and business. This is the direct route in if you need extra preparation before joining a Russell Group university.
Southampton, United Kingdom
Top 100 — QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 15 — Complete University Guide 2024
One of 24 elite UK research universities
Conditional offer to Southampton on enrolment
Top 10 UK for engineering research output (REF 2021)
International Foundation Year — Engineering & Physical Sciences
Foundation ProgrammeDuration
9 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 4.5, TOEFL: 45
International Foundation Year — Business & Economics
Foundation ProgrammeDuration
9 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 4.5, TOEFL: 45
International Foundation Year — Law & Humanities
Foundation ProgrammeDuration
9 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 4.5, TOEFL: 45
Pre-Master's Programme — Business & Management
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 60
Pre-Master's Programme — Engineering & Science
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 60
Guaranteed progression — you receive a conditional offer to Southampton before you start.
Taught on the main Southampton campus — no separate site or relocation needed.
Russell Group university access — routes into one of the UK's top research institutions.
Low English entry — IELTS 4.5 accepted for foundation, rising to degree-level by exit.
Southampton graduates are hired by Boeing, NHS, PwC, Goldman Sachs, and the UK Civil Service.
Engineering graduates average £30,000–£40,000 starting salaries in aerospace and defence sectors.
91% of Southampton graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating.
Strong law and business alumni network supports progression to City firms and global consultancies.
Undergrad
30 Jun 2025
Postgrad
30 Jun 2025
Undergrad
30 Nov 2024
Postgrad
30 Nov 2024
The ONCAMPUS centre sits inside the University of Southampton's Highfield campus. You use the same libraries, sports facilities, and student union as full degree students from day one.
Southampton is a port city 80 minutes from London by train. Rent is significantly cheaper than London, and the city has a large student population across its two universities.
Unconditional offer letter required
Proof of funds: ~£14,000/year
Valid passport (6+ months)
UK Student visa (Tier 4) application
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
ATAS certificate if required for your subject
