SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY, SOUTHAMPTON, UK - GRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES / PROGRAMS


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Southampton Solent University
Faculty of Technology

Address	Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace, Southampton SO14 0RB, England
Tel. No.	+44 (0) 23 8031 9129
Fax No.	+44 (0) 23 8031 9412
E-mail address	international@solent.ac.uk
Postgraduate & Undergraduate courses	Faculty of Technology Courses for 2007 entry are listed by category area. Architecture BA (Hons) Interior Architecture - 3 years BA (Hons) Architectural Technology - 3 years Business IT MSc Business Information Technology - 12 months BSc (Hons) E-Trading - 3 years BSc (Hons) Information Security Management - 3 years BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems - 3 years BSc (Hons) Business Computing (Level 3 top-up) – 1 year BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business (Level 3 top-up) – 1 year BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology - 3 years BSc (Hons) Information and Communication Technology - 3 years HND Business Computing – 2 years HND Business Information Technology – 2 years FdSc Business Computing – 2 years FdSc Business Information Technology – 2 years Civil Engineering HNC/D Civil Engineering – 2 years Computer Networking BSc (Hons) Computer Network Communications - 3 years BSc (Hons) Computer Systems and Networks - 3 years BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Web Design - 3 years BSc (Hons) Computer Network Management - 3 years BSc (Hons) Web Design and Internet Technology – 3 years BSc (Hons) Mobile Web Technology - 3 years Computing (including Internet) MSc Software Engineering Management - 12 months BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development - 3 years BSc (Hons) Computer Studies - 3 years BSc (Hons) Internet Applications Development - 3 years BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing - 3 years BSc (Hons) Software Engineering - 3 years HND Internet Computing - 3 years FdSc Internet Computing - 3 years Construction BSc (Hons) Construction Management - 3 years BSc (Hons) Property Development - 3 years HND Facilities Management - 3 years HND Property Development - 3 years Design BSc (Hons) Design Technology - 3 years Design Studies BA (Hons) Design Studies - 3 years BA (Hons) Design Studies with Fashion - 3 years BA (Hons) Design Studies with Fashion Photography - 3 years BA (Hons) Design Studies with Fashion Promotion - 3 years BA (Hons) Design Studies with Graphic Image Making - 3 years BA (Hons) Design Studies with Interiors - 3 years BA (Hons) Design Studies with Multimedia - 3 year Electrical/Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering - 3 years BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering (Level 3 top-up) - 1 year HND Electronic Engineering - 2 years FdSc Electronic Engineering - 2 years Engineering (General) BEng (Hons) Engineering with Business - 3 years Geography BSc (Hons) Geography with Environmental Studies - 3 years BSc (Hons) Geography with Marine Studies - 3 years BSc (Hons) Geography with Sustainability - 3 years BSc (Hons) Geography with Tourism - 3 years Graphic Design BA (Hons) Graphic Image Making - 3 years BA (Hons) Graphic Design - 3 years Interior Design BA (Hons) Interior Design – 3 years BA (Hons) Interior Design (Decoration) - 3 years HND Interior Design – 2 years Maritime Industry MSc Shipping, Ports and Environment – 12 months MSc Ship and Shipping Management – 12 months BSc (Hons) Maritime Business - 3 years BSc (Hons) Ship and Port Management - 3 years BSc (Hons) Merchant Ship Operations - 3 years BSc (Hons) Shipping and Port Management - 3 years Mechanical Engineering BSc (Hons) Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (Level 3 top-up) – 1 year BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design - 3 years HND Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering – 2 years FdSc Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering – 2 years Media and Fashion Styling BA (Hons) Fashion Styling (Make Up & Hair Design) - 3 years BA (Hons) Live Performance Make Up Design - 3 years BA (Hons) Make Up & Hair Design for Music, Film & Photography - 3 years BA (Hons) Media Styling & Promotion (Make Up & Hair Design) - 3 years Media Technology BSc (Hons) Audio Technology – 3 years BSc (Hons) Digital Cinema Technology – 3 years BSc (Hons) Film and Video Technology – 3 years BSc (Hons) Music Studio Technology – 3 years BSc (Hons) Media Technology – 3 years Multimedia Communications BA (Hons) Multimedia Sound – 3 years BA (Hons) Multimedia Design – 3 years Product Design BA (Hons) Product Design with Marketing - 3 years Sound and Music Technology BSc (Hons) Sound for Film, Television and Games – 3 years BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering – 3 years Surveying HND Building Surveying – 2 years HND Quantity Surveying – 2 years Yacht and Boat Design BSc (Hons) Yacht Manufacturing and Surveying - 3 years BEng (Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design - 3 years
Type & Length of courses	Undergraduate Courses Foundation Programme: 1 year Foundation Degree: 2 years Full-time HND: 2 years Full-time BA/BSc/BEng: 3 or 4 years Postgraduate Courses PGDip: 1 year over 2 semesters (full-time) MA, MSc, MBA: 1 year over 3 or 4 semesters (full-time) Mphil: 2 years full-time PhD: 3 years full-time
Date of Commencement	International Induction Programme: 19 - 21 September 2007 Enrolment & Induction Session starts: 24 September 2007
Cost/Fees	Undergraduate Full-Time Courses - Fees for the 2007-2008 academic year have not yet been confirmed but are likely to be approximately: Overseas students- For English Programmes - £6,100 For all aother courses £7,950 EU students- £3,070 for all courses except some maritime bachelor degrees, English Programmes and HNDs/FdAs - £1,995 and £1,640 for Foundation level 0 courses Postgraduate Full-Time Courses - Fees for the 2007-2008 academic year have not yet been confirmed but are likely to be approximately: Overseas students- £7,950 for all courses except for; MBA programme - £8,100 and Diploma in English for Business and Cross-cultural Communication - £6,100. EU students- £2,600 for Technology courses, £3,100 for MA Media, £3,200 for Business courses except for MBA - £7,100 and Diploma in English for Business and Cross-cultural Communication -£2,100
Accommodation	There are six recently built halls of residence. As a guide, the 2006- 2007 prices were between £44.10 and £91.35 per week. Situated within easy walking distance of the main campus and city centre, the Halls offer a high standard of self-catering accommodation, with over 2,000 single study bedrooms including 1,000 rooms providing en-suite facilities. All rooms have cable points for Internet connection. Shared kitchen facilities contain fridge/ freezers, electric hob units, microwave and conventional ovens. Each Hall is provided with a well-equipped laundry and most Halls have a communal television area. The Accommodation Office also offers assistance for students wishing to live in the private rented sector. Students may choose to live as a lodger in a private house, either with or without meals being provided, or to join other students in renting a house or flat with responsibility for rent, food and all bills.
Class size	Each module within a course is divided into Lecture, Seminar and Tutorial. The number of students is up to usually 20 in the seminar and tutorial while the lecture gathers all the students doing the same module.
Student grants/ Financial assistance	Southampton Solent University is pleased to offer some Scholarships to overseas students applying for places on our taught postgraduate courses. The University also offers a range of bursaries to EU students.
Admission requirements	The University welcomes applications from students with an equivalent to the British entry requirements to Higher Education. Mature students can also be admitted on the basis of experience rather than standard qualifications. Students should be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of competence in both written and spoken English. The normal examinations to demonstrate competence are a GCSE or GCE O Level (Grade C), IELTS 6.00 (6.5 for Postgraduate studies) or a TOEFL score of 550 or more (600 or more for Postgraduate studies). Students with other forms of English Language qualifications should contact the International Recruitment Office to determine their acceptability. The University welcomes applications from students with an equivalent to the British entry requirements to Higher Education. Mature students can also be admitted on the basis of experience rather than standard qualifications.
EU/Overseas students	UK approximately 13,000 EU approximately 400 Other Overseas between 500-600 Total international students: over 1,000
Contact person for application	Kevin McCarthy International Recruitment Officer

About the Programmes

Courses for careers, Learning for life.

To be an accessible and creative university committed to learning and knowledge transfer, working in partnership for the success of students, staff and the wider community.

Southampton Solent University’s courses are designed to meet the needs of today’s economy and the requirements of employers, employment and career-minded students.

• Faculty of Media, Arts and Society
The School of Media
The School of Writing and Communications
The School of Human Sciences
The School of Visual and Interactive Arts

• Southampton Business School
The School of Business Analysis
The School of Law, Management and Education
The School of Leisure, Marketing and Languages

• Faculty of Technology
The School of Computing and Communications
The School of Design
The School of Engineering, Construction and Maritime

In all three faculties there are strong links with industry groups and employers, who participate in course development and accreditation. A variety of courses are accredited by professional bodies. The focus is on relevance and preparing students for modern professional practice. An emphasis on employability is reflected in the above average graduate employment rates.

About Southampton Solent University

Southampton Solent University is one of Britain’s newest and most dynamic universities. Although our name is new, we’re already well known for the way we link together student learning and service to business and the community. In this way we give you the best learning experience and best start to your future career that we can.

We are a lively, modern university with an extensive portfolio of courses in business, technology, maritime, media, arts and society. We educate for careers and for life, offering career-relevant teaching to rigorous academic standards and placing you at the centre of the learning experience.

The university is based in Southampton’s city center with six purpose-built student Halls of Residence within walking distance. Warsash Maritime Centre – the world-famous maritime education and training centre – is located ten miles away at the entrance to the River Hamble on Southampton Water.

We pride ourselves on our reputation for friendliness, accessibility and student support. We welcome students from all backgrounds and from all over the world. Whatever the course, whatever the level, and whatever your needs, we can help you to become part of the Solent success story.

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