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BSc Sport and Exercise Science

Southampton Solent University🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearFoundation YearSubject: Biological Sciences
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£22,000 (3yr)
Satisfaction
92%
Degree Completion
78%
Professional Jobs
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Meaningful Work
N/A
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About Southampton Solent University

Southampton Solent University (formerly and commonly known as Solent University) is a public university based in Southampton, United Kingdom. It has approximately 10,500 students (2019/20). Its main campus is located on East Park Terrace near the city centre and the maritime hub of Southampton.

Solent University students are represented by Solent Students' Union, which is based on the East Park Terrace campus.

Local Community Integrity

Moving to a new city can be daunting. Based on official Government data, here is the demographic reality of the tight-knit neighbourhood immediately surrounding Ilford Campus.

Community Safety1/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access2/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality1/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality8/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health2/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation2/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation

*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 83% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 90% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 90% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 93% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 97% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 86% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

South East
Est. Annual Total
£10,440
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£870
Rent£600
Groceries£120
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£5.20

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