How do I apply?
Apply online at www.ucas.com, the website for UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service:
- You will be asked for an institution code name and number. Our code name is SOTON. Our number is S27.
- The application fee is £22 if you are applying to more than one university or college, or for more than one programme; £11 if you are just applying for a single programme at one institution. For more information, see the UCAS website.
For some courses, you need to request an application form directly from the Academic Unit. These include:
- All part time courses
- BA in Education and Training (Primary) with Qualified Teacher Status
- BA (Hons) Education and Training (PCET)
- Working with Children Foundation Degree
- Youth Work Foundation Degree.
If you are in any doubt about how you should apply, please check the relevant course pages for details. You will also find detailed course information in your prospectus.
When should I apply?
You should apply between 1 September 2011 and 15 January 2012 if you are from the UK or EU. If you are an international (non-EU) student you can apply from 1 September 2011 until 30 June 2012. These dates apply for all courses apart from Medicine, for which the closing date is 15 October 2011.
What happens next?
UCAS will send you an acknowledgement and forward your application to the University. The Admissions Tutor and others in the Academic School you have chosen will consider your application carefully. You should hear back from us in about six weeks.
What about interviews?
Some Academic Schools interview most applicants as part of the selection process, some interview only a few, and others don't interview at all. Whatever the subject, if you are offered a place, you will be invited to visit us before you make your final decision.
If the selection process for your course does not include an interview, then your personal statement will be even more important.
What if I take a gap year?
Applications for deferred entry will be considered in the normal way, but for entry in 2012 the conditions of any offer must be met in the summer of 2011.
Who to contact with queries
If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the University of Southampton admissions office on +44 (0)23 8059 4732 or email admissions@southampton.ac.uk.
