Find everything you need to know about applying to study with us here at Southampton
Solent University Centres.
Whether you’re returning to education, changing careers, or exploring a new passion, our degrees are designed for students from all backgrounds and life stages. Once you have decided on the right course and location for you, we’ll support you through every step of the application process to make your journey as smooth and stress free as possible.
1. Create your login
You will need to apply via our online portal.
Go to your chosen course page, and then select ‘Apply online’ for your preferred location and intake. You will then need to create login details on the online portal for your application, so be sure to choose information you will remember.
2. Complete your application
Work through each section and upload any submit any documents requested such as your passport, previous qualifications (including final certificates and transcripts in English), a personal statement (more than 250 words), your CV and your referee details*. Please ensure any documents are clearly labelled. If anything is missing, we may need to contact you for further information which could delay your decision.
You can save and return to your application at any time before submitting it.
*You can upload as many documents as you like, files must be under 1.5mb in size. Accepted document types are: Doc, Docx, PDF, JPEG.
3. Check and submit your application
When you’re happy with your course application, press submit and it will be sent to us to review. You’ll be able to check the status of your application in your applicant portal.
4. Decision
Our Admissions Team will assess your application and email you with the next steps. Your online portal will also be updated when a decision has been made. If we need any additional information, we will get in touch with you directly.
If your application is successful, you will receive an offer. You will receive either be given a ‘conditional’ or ‘unconditional’ offer:
5. Confirm your place
Accept your offer in the application portal, we look forward to having you here at Southampton Solent University Centres!
You will receive an email to confirm what type of assessment you will be required to complete. This may include an English Language assessment and/or a Maths assessment and/or academic interview.
The interview will include questions about your education and academic background. The interviewer(s) will also discuss your skills and experience learnt through employment and work experience.
Applicants wishing to join the course via the non-standard route OR for applicants who have been out of studies for longer than 5 years (10 years for UK qualifications) will also have an academic interview to discuss work experience and employment history.
The interview will take up to 45 minutes and you will be able to ask any questions you may have about the course.
You will need to use the link in your offer to complete the declaration form and book an assessment slot you are able to attend.
You may be able to reschedule your assessment. To do so, you must provide a good and valid reason for doing so. Please be aware you are only able to reschedule your assessment once.
Your assessment will be online. You will need to use a PC laptop or desktop to share your screen and have your webcam open at the same time. Chromebook and Apple Macs do not allow this, so you must have access to another PC laptop or desktop.
Mobile phones are prohibited from being used during an assessment.
If you are unable to attend your assessment online at home please email bookingenquiries@qa.com and where possible our team will try to book you a quiet room on campus for you to use for your online assessment.
Please allow three hours for the full assessment process. Your academic interview may last approximately 30 minutes, the English Language assessment 45 minutes and the Math assessment 30 minutes.
The English Language assessment will evaluate your speaking and writing ability. For your writing test, you will be given a choice of two questions to answer. You will then be given 45 minutes to write a 250 word structured essay on your chosen topic.
The Maths assessment consists of 15 multiple choice answers.
You can find example questions on the Assessment Testing page on the QA Higher Education website.
Depending on your course you will need a minimum 55% or 60% in English and 8/15 Maths (Year 1 Level).
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to retake your assessments. If you have any questions about when you are able to retake please email bookingenquiries@qa.com.
If you successfully pass your assessments, you will move to the next step, which is an unconditional offer – providing you have met any other conditions outlined in your offer letter.
If you have been out of education for some time or your academic qualifications do not meet the standard entry requirements, you may still be considered. Our team is here to support your journey back into education and help you take the next step with confidence.
If you need any help with your application, our Admissions Team is here to support you. Simply raise a Support Request through the application portal and a member of the team will get back to you.
