About Msc Applied Computing in Solent University (Southampton)
Solent University’s applied computing masters programme places a unique emphasis on graduate employability, focusing on developing the specific skills that industry employers are seeking.
One of the ways that the course team ensure the curriculum is achieving this goal is through regular consultations with an industry liaison panel. This panel advises the course team on the latest industry developments and the course content is changed accordingly.
These strong links with industry have provided previous School of Media Arts and Technology students with access to a range of work experience opportunities, case studies and guest lectures.
Computing students at Solent have the opportunity to use industry standard facilities throughout their studies. Our EC Council certified security and networking labs feature a wide variety of equipment from Cisco (including Cisco Packet Tracer), Fluke and HP, as well as high-fidelity simulation systems like the market-leading Opnet. Students also have free access to our devices lab, where they can test their web design projects on a variety of different computing devices.
Students are supported to develop a range of transferable skills throughout the course. These include project management, problem solving and analytical skills that empower students to work in a range of different industries after graduation. Students will also develop high-level academic skills, perfect for those who are hoping to pursue a PhD.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking
- TOEFL IBT 92 with minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 19 in reading, listening and speaking
- or equivalent.
Solent University (Southampton) Highlights
Type of Institution |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Endowment |
0.81 million GBP |
Number of campuses |
One main campus and two other locations (Warsash and St. Mary) |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
83% |
Graduate Job Rate |
93.9% |
International Fee |
13,260 GBP - 15,900 GBP |
Type of Academic Programs |
Undergraduate, Post Graduate, CPD/professional courses |
Mode of Program |
Full time |
Average Graduate Salary |
18,000 GBP a year |
Research Income |
0.2 million GBP |
Solent University, United Kingdom Application Process
Solent University offers an online application process for all the courses.
- Undergraduates have to apply through the UCAS application, while graduate applicants have to apply separately for the course of their choice.
- Students have to fill up the application form, pay the application fee of 30 GBP and upload all supporting documents.
- Student class profile –
- Total number of students – 8800
- Non-EU students – 5%
- Applicants should have a high school education/bachelors’ degree/international baccalaureate degree to be eligible for admission.
- The general documents required for online application include - official transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores, school leaving certificates, personal statement, financial statement, letters of recommendation and the U.Kstudent visa (for international applicants)
English Language Test Scores
International students can submit the following test scores as proof of English Language Proficiency.
Test |
Required Score |
IELTS |
UG-6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component),
PG-6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading listening and speaking) |
TOEFL iBT |
UG-80, PG-92 |
TOEFL Writing |
UG-19, PG-22 |
TOEFL Reading |
UG-19, PG-19 |
PTE |
U.G – 56 (with 51 in each component),
PG – 61 (56 in writing and 51 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Solent University, United Kingdom Fees and Expenses
The following table presents the tuition fees for various courses at Solent University,
Category |
Tuition Fees Per year |
Foundation Course |
11,660 GBP |
Bachelor’s Degree |
13,260 GBP |
Higher Diplomas and Certificates |
13,260 GBP |
MBA |
15,900 GBP |
MSc |
14,300 GBP |
MA |
13,260 GBP |
PG research |
13,260 GBP |
The various charges for different types of accommodation at Solent University are mentioned in the table below,
Type of Rooms |
Charges per week |
Superior en-suite |
146 GBP |
Large Superior en-suite |
156 GBP |
Standard en-suite |
136 GBP |
Large Standard en-suite |
146 GBP |
Non-en-suite |
111 GBP |
Large Non-en-suite |
125 GBP |