Modern Languages and Humanities resources
- Language resources
The Centre for Language Study and the three resources rooms dedicated to the main languages studied here have the latest electronic equipment as well as: satellite television; extensive collections of video and audio recordings; helpful study guides; every kind of reference material (grammars, dictionaries etc); newspapers and magazines and topic boxes full of texts relating to particular topics for language courses.
- Historical archives
The Hartley Library is home to unique and valuable historical archives and special collections including the Wellington and Palmerston archive and online databases, the Broadlands archive, and collections on named subjects such as the Parkes Jewish Studies collection, one of the best of its kind in the world.
- Chawton House Library
Humanities at Southampton has a strong collaborative relationship with Chawton House Library (former residence of Jane Austen). The library houses a unique collection of books focusing on women's writing in English from 1600 to 1830.
- Arts venues
On campus we host internationally acclaimed arts venues such as:
- The Nuffield Theatre, recognised in Great Britain and abroad as a major force in UK theatre and running full programmes of classics, revivals, new theatre and studio performances.
- Turner Sims music venue, which showcases leading musicians from the worlds of classical, jazz, folk and world music. It is also one of the UK's leading venues for chamber music. See the music events calendar for details including free lunchtime concerts.
- John Hansard Gallery, with an international reputation for exciting and innovative shows by leading British and international artists. Exhibitions include painting, video and installations and the gallery also hosts regular seminars, talks and workshops. Admission is free.
Postgraduate study rooms
We have newly refurbished on-campus study rooms for our postgraduate researchers. We also provide customised laptops to facilitate their research.
SUSSED
SUSSED is a secure site which provides students, academics and administrative staff with world-class internet services. This is where you can check email, log into the student record system self-service pages, access learning materials and join the University's virtual communities.
On SUSSED you can locate useful information and resources such as the University calendar, the quality handbook and other education support materials.
Key facts
When you join us as a postgraduate you will become a member of our Graduate School, a vibrant, supportive community which offers a wide range of activities for you to get involved in.