Why choose Southampton
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Top 17 UK university
The Complete University Guide 2026
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Global top 100 university
QS World University Rankings 2026
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Top 20 for leading UK employers
High Fliers Research 2026
Study for a degree
Choose the level of study that matches your experience and goals.
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Undergraduate study
Explore what undergraduate study can offer and discover the course that’s right for you.
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Postgraduate taught study
Browse our postgraduate courses and find information on tuition fees and scholarships.
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PhDs and research degrees
Explore our range of PhD topic areas and projects. You can also find funding options, contact a PhD supervisor, or submit your own research proposal.
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Explore our subject areas
Explore our courses, facilities, and research projects across 30 different subject areas.
Flexible and short courses
Study in a way that fits your schedule, develop professional skills, or experience university study.
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Pre-sessional English courses
Meet the English language requirements to study at Southampton through one of our pre-sessional English courses.
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Exchanges and studying abroad
Discover opportunities to work or study abroad at part of your course. Each year we welcome exchange students from all over the world.
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Summer schools
Learn how Year 12 students can attend our summer schools to see what university life is like.
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Continuing Professional Development
Improve your knowledge and skills through a CPD course.
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Lunchtime, evening, and weekend courses
Explore our range of Lifelong Learning courses designed to fit around your schedule.
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Online courses
Study an online course from the comfort of home. Our online courses are offered across multiple platforms and can be studied from anywhere in the world.
Explore our courses and student experience
Discover what you can study, how you’ll learn, and what life at Southampton is like.
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