What our students think

I knew that I was most interested in the demography side of geography, unlike almost all universities in the UK, Southampton offers the chance to specialise in demography at degree level.

I had the opportunity to complete a two week placement at the Office for National Statistics where I was able to put some of the techniques learnt on my course into practical use.

The topics covered are very relevant and often discussed in TV documentaries and the news.

It allowed me to have a well rounded, fun and fulfilling time at University and I loved every minute.

It was a combination of a great reputation for teaching and research and an impressive campus, that made me choose Southampton.

The opportunity to visit a lower income country and see how things actually happen was fantastic.

The trip to South Africa was one of the best experiences I’ve had since joining the University. We had the opportunity to put our research skills to the test by conducting interviews with locals about aspects of their livelihoods.

I chose to come to Southampton because the staff cared about what you thought and not league tables or rankings. Demography is only offered as an undergraduate at Southampton and I wanted to be a part of a dynamic, world-leading environment.

In second year as part of the trip you go on a field trip. We visited the University of Kerala and learnt about a data set they were collecting on the Ageing Population. When we were back in the UK we had to use this data set to investigate our own mini research project.

The University offers great support for its vast community of international students and this includes social and language support.

The flexibility of the course helped me fit studying around my work schedule.