What our students think

The initiatives that Southampton undertakes to help students find internships and placements in my opinion give proof of a genuine interest displayed by the University in the professional lives of its students.

My year in employment gave me time to network, explore ventures, and travel; giving me clearer insight and comprehensible vision of my future.

The structure of the course is what makes it special. Students can choose from a range of different modules, therefore creating the skill package they believe is the most suitable for their future careers.

I am enjoying the fact that everything I learn can be translated and seen in the real world and this really helps me consolidate my studies.

Southampton is a great city and there is a lot to do around the city as well as lots of clubs and societies to join at the University.

I used the Bloomberg computer suite for my dissertation when collating share price data for companies – it was very useful and made the whole process a lot easier.

The University is fantastic. If you’re looking for an active lifestyle at uni, this is definitely the place to be.

I did a 10 week internship at an investment bank working within the compliance team. It was really interesting working with real data from the outside world and using my analytical skills.

I’ve had an internship at Allianz Insurance within their finance team. I was able to use the economics knowledge that I have gained in my degree such as accounting and quantitative skills.

Signing off, I wish to stress that my Doctoral studies and achievements are an amalgam of inspiration, challenge, encouragement from fantastic academic staff and colleagues and a great working environment. For students thinking of undertaking postgraduate and/or Doctoral studies in Economics at the University of Southampton, I would simply say “go for it, you will love it!

The academic faculty has been very supportive and friendly and always willing to advise and help students.

I feel more independent and strong minded. I have learned new skills in both academics and extra-curricular activities.

What's most important is that the Division ranks very highly in the UK. It is widely recognised for the high quality of both its research and teaching.

What I loved about studying Maths at Southampton is that, through its very well-organised lectures and clear delivery of knowledge, I was able to develop my critical thinking and problem solving skills tremendously

I feel like now I can now show I am competent and worthy of the jobs that are out there.

I’ve enjoyed the lifestyle at the University. The teaching has been great, we’ve had great support through everything; which is a must when doing a course like Economics.

Working and living abroad is something I’ve always looked to do and the University of Southampton gave me this opportunity.

I was part of the university taekwondo club for my whole three years and in that time it developed to become like a new family. Without realising it societies train you to manage your time and develop a good work-life balance.

I was immediately attracted to the University of Southampton by the lovely campus.

The University of Southampton stood out for me as having the best of both worlds.

I have managed to secure a five year graduate training contract with PwC to qualify as a Chartered Accountant and Management Consultant. Southampton’s reputation and strong links with employers certainly helped me to secure this in the extremely competitive graduate job market.

Even before I came to England, I had Southampton in my mind.

Southampton was immediately one of my favourite choices because its Economics Department is one of the top 10 in the UK.

I enjoy studying at Southampton because it is an environment in which you can succeed.

Everyone is so nice. I have really enjoyed my course, especially the development economics module which had great lecturers and led me on to my dissertation topic.

With the help from the university's Take Off fund I am now building a software company. It's an exciting prospect for me as I have always aspired to start my own venture.

I appreciate the fact that, in many modules, we have the chance to practise our transferable skills.

I was attracted by the guidebook introduction, the high-quality academic research environment, Southampton's position in the ranking of world universities and the beautiful campus.

The location of the University and the teaching quality in Social Sciences attracted me to Southampton.