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Studying at Solent

Here at Solent we are committed to the success of our students. Embracing new ideas, raising aspirations and enhancing the career prospects of everyone who comes here to study is at the heart of everything we do. Our academic departments and schools play an essential role in making this happen.

The departments and schools act as a driving force for improving the student experience. Building stronger industry links, offering students more opportunities to study abroad and running a more varied programme of courses are just some of the benefits this structure provides.

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Department of Art and Music

The Department of Art and Music is a hub for creative collaboration. Led by staff who are both industry and research led, emphasis on working with industry is embedded across every course so students can directly apply the theory in an interdisciplinary way that mirrors the ever-changing and growing UK creative sector. Subject areas include illustration, fine art, photography, music and performance, interior design, graphics, and several fashion courses, including fashion design, fashion marketing and media creation, styling and photography, hair and make-up, and prosthetics and special effects.

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Department of Business and Law

The Department of Business and Law offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses across subjects such as business management, accountancy and finance, law, strategic management, logistics, project management, and marketing, as well as higher degree apprenticeships. Courses are led by staff who are both industry and research focused, and have working with industry embedded into the curriculum, so students/apprentices can directly apply the theory they are learning. The Department also supports SMEs in the national Help To Grow Programme as a Chartered Association of Business Schools Small Business Charter holder. The Department has a vibrant community of staff and students from around the world which brings a rich depth of experiences and cultures that add to the curriculum to support lifelong learning.

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Solent's Business and Law Schools

Solent Business School

The Solent Business School supports students to pursue specialist knowledge, equipping them for a fast-paced business landscape. The School and its students are an integral part of business innovation in Southampton and has an extensive network of partnerships.

Solent Law School

The Solent Law School is more than just learning theory - students are encouraged to interpret and apply it, understanding the legal processes and the fast-changing legal environment. Students are taught by industry-leading academics in our excellent facilities, including the moot courtroom.

Department of Social Sciences and Nursing

The Department of Social Sciences and Nursing offers subjects including criminology, psychology, sociology, nursing and social work. Whether students are looking to study at foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level, it is the Department’s mission to deliver an enterprising education that promotes inquisitiveness, influence, and curiosity. The Department aims to bring together a socially, culturally, and intellectually diverse community, providing students with the skills, competencies, and mindset to ask the right questions and to make the most of everyday opportunities.

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Department of Science and Engineering

The Department of Science and Engineering consists of architecture and built environment, biomedical science, computing, and engineering. The Department’s aim is to educate students in an innovative, rich, and interdisciplinary learning environment, collaborating with industry partners to offer students real-world problem-solving, work experience, applied research and business leadership opportunities. The Department fosters a culture of independence and lifelong learning, preparing students to assume leadership positions locally, nationally, and globally.

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Department of Film and Media

The Department of Film and Media brings together subject areas spanning film and television, media, and digital arts to ensure our students can meet the demands of the creative and cultural industries as critically informed creative practitioners. With sector-leading facilities that range from film, television, animation and media studios to a student-run Dolby Atmos Cinema, the Department is home to a state-of-the-art virtual production stage, multimedia newsroom and our own production company, Solent Productions.

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Department of Sport and Health

Our Department of Sport and Health is home to a range of professionally accredited sports coaching, personal training, and sport science programmes.

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Warsash Maritime School

The Warsash Maritime School is the home of seafarer training and maritime studies, building on the history and tradition of the world-renowned Warsash Maritime Academy. The School also has a strong reputation in maritime research.

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