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Solent University (Southampton)

Bsc (hons) Computing in Solent University (Southampton)

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 13,800 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 0
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Bsc (hons) Computing in Solent University (Southampton)

This practical degree encourages you to develop an extensive knowledge of computer programming using Java and Python. A range of projects will also help you build practical experience in designing, building and implementing computer systems, culminating in a major final-year software development project.

We believe it is important that you enter the world of work with a range of skills that enable you to succeed, and actively focus on enhancing your employability throughout the degree. You will be supported to gain work experience throughout your degree, and recent students have worked with a wide range of companies including large organisations such as the NHS, General Dynamics, Qinetiq, Garmin, Rackspace, the Met Office, Ordnance Survey and Capita and many more local SMEs such as CleverTouch, Transactor Global Solutions, Zentive, Westermo and MWR Security.

Thanks to the course teams close links with industry, the curriculum is informed through a range of guest speakers, live briefs and access to regular British Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT) meetings, held at the University.

Professional practice also extends into the curriculum with several current staff accredited in Prince2, Oracle Java and SQL, E-C Council Certified Ethical Hacker and through the Solent University Cisco Academy.

​​​Academic qualification equivalents

  • students should hold the Standard XII with 50% or above.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
  • TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 19 in each individual component
  • 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

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 13,800

Total

£ 13,800