Southampton is a Russell Group research university in southern England, ranked in the global top 100. It is especially strong in engineering, electronics, oceanography, and law. Students benefit from close ties to industries including defence, maritime, and finance.
Southampton, UK
Top 100 — QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 15 in the UK — Complete University Guide 2024
Top 10 UK university for research income — REF 2021
87% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months — HESA 2023
AACSB-accredited Southampton Business School
MEng Electronic Engineering
Integrated MastersDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
LLB Law
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Oceanography
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Electronics and photonics research ranked 1st in the UK by Research Excellence Framework 2021.
National Oceanography Centre on campus — direct access to world-leading marine science facilities.
Russell Group member — part of the UK's 24 leading research-intensive universities.
Southampton Law School is ranked in the UK top 10 for legal research quality.
Engineering graduates are hired by BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, IBM, and NHS Digital.
Law graduates enter top UK firms including Magic Circle and regional commercial practices.
MBA alumni move into senior roles in finance, consulting, and technology sectors.
87% of Southampton graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months of graduating.
Undergrad
31 Jan 2025 (UCAS deadline)
Postgrad
Rolling — apply early, most courses fill by June
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Rolling — MBA and select postgraduate programmes only
The main Highfield campus is a self-contained, green site with libraries, sports facilities, and student housing within walking distance of each other.
Southampton is a port city with direct rail links to London Waterloo in 75 minutes. The city has a large student population and affordable living costs compared to London.
Valid CAS number from Southampton
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Unconditional offer letter
English language test results
Valid passport (6+ months)
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
