Solent University is a modern university in the centre of Southampton on England's south coast. It is best known for maritime studies, yacht design, film and media, fashion, sport, business and computing, including the Warsash Maritime School. Choose it for a practical degree in a waterfront city.
Southampton, United Kingdom
Official website: solent.ac.uk
One of the UK's leading maritime training centres
Southampton city centre
Around 11,000 students
£15,000 – £17,500
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£10,000 – £12,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on solent.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc Shipping Operations
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BA Film Production
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Warsash Maritime School — officer training for the merchant navy.
Yacht and powercraft design in a major sailing city.
Film and TV studios on the city-centre campus.
Graduates join shipping lines, ports, Carnival UK and Southampton's marine industry.
Film and media alumni work in TV and production companies.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The East Park Terrace campus sits in Southampton city centre, with teaching buildings, studios and halls close together.
Southampton is a port city with a waterfront, parks and lower rent than London, which is about 80 minutes by train.
CAS from Solent University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027. Master's applications are rolling, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
Undergraduate courses start in September. Computing, the MBA and shipping operations also start in January.
You need a Student route visa. Solent issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Computing, the MBA, shipping operations and film production are popular. Master's courses need a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Yes. Solent offers international scholarships that reduce tuition, usually assessed automatically. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
