What our students think

I really like the fact that we have such diversity in the students studying here. I've met so many wonderful people from all over the world and have made so many good friends.

It is highly ranked in the university league tables for my degree, which also has the added benefit of getting me exemptions from a number of professional actuarial examinations.

Southampton offered great courses and module choices that really improved my employability in what is a competitive sector

The University has plenty of schemes such as the Graduate Passport Scheme, careers fairs and practice interview sessions, so do take advantage of them.

As a student at Southampton studying for a STEM degree, I was offered the chance to apply for the ‘Northern Hemisphere Summer Research Scholarship’ -at the University of Auckland.

The course is really well structured and, whilst being difficult at times, it pushes me enough to keep developing my mathematical knowledge

One thing you must never forget is to enjoy your studies. Don’t forget the reason why you chose mathematics; it should interest and motivate you. Turning up to lectures shouldn’t be a chore.

Maths isn't just sums and algebra, it's like a whole language that can be learned and once you can speak it, anything is possible.

The fact that employers came to Southampton University to specifically recruit from our course was absolutely fantastic. I am now employed with an airline which has a large Operational Research department.

I’ve enjoyed the range of modules you could do. In third year we were allowed to choose from a wide range of topics; whatever you were interested in, and for me I thought that was one of the best parts. I could go and pick the modules I really wanted to do.

The faculty of Mathematics is one of the best and the university itself is a reputed one for both its academics and its social lifestyle.

For Alastair, it was a number of things that attracted him to the University. Primarily it was the passion of the department for its subject and the desire for students do well and become mathematicians. He was also impressed its reputation, the range of great facilities and the quality of the accommodation.

While studying Maths at Southampton I have really enjoyed the variety of modules that I have been able to choose from, including pure mathematics, applied modules and statistics.

I think that this wide choice of subjects available with the BSc MORSE programme presents the student with an interesting and valuable combination of skills that will be supportive in the working environment.

Through the various careers fairs, talks, mock interviews and interactions on sessions with employers, Southampton university students are given the right tools and experience to feel more prepared for interviews and job applications.

I would advise anyone looking for a university to come to Southampton University; great set of friends, great people, lovely community and it's really wonderful.

The wide variety of modules allowed me to choose exactly what I was interested in. The job prospects for maths graduates from Southampton are great, and I have had many successful applications for a wide variety of jobs.

Southampton is one of the few universities I was considering that offers this combination along with a year abroad in a Spanish speaking country.

The university has done a commendable job in introducing modules that allow students to tailor their own needs. This enhances their wider skills making them much more important graduates on completion of their studies.

Southampton offered a great selection of modules, especially in finance, that other universities simply didn’t offer

British Airways came to Southampton to promote their Operational Research Scheme. That shows how useful my degree has been in directly securing my role.

I really enjoyed being with my classmates; they were good company for studying. I loved the lecturers as they were so enthusiastic in their teaching and their field of studies.

The campus is lovely and there’s been so much to do. Always something going on, always people around.

There are over 300 clubs and societies to choose from. One has no excuse not to find a place, outside of lectures, to socialise.

Maths teaches you to approach problems from different angles and attempt different methods of solving them; this skill is much sought after in industry.

There are so many opportunities here. It's a really good place to start your career because everyone is supporting you and trying their best to help you out.

I believe that to be truly innovative and make a difference in technology, one needs to understand how the system works to its core and Maths is the core of... well, everything.

The diversity and abundance of clubs and societies, coupled with the vibrant student community, is what makes Southampton University one of the most sociable universities in the UK. Each and every person will find something that he or she has an interest in.

It is an honour for me to study in such a good university that has all the facilities needed in order to obtain a high quality of education.

The Mathematics Department had surpassed all my expectations. At first, I expected to be treated like ‘just another student’ but was proven wrong by the members of staff and their dedication.

There are very many careers fairs, and various societies such as Actuarial and IFS also make sure we get opportunities to meet potential employers and people who work in professions we are interested so we can network and get advice.

I particularly liked the fact that you are given the opportunity to tailor your programme of study by choosing modules that are in line with your personal strengths and career goals.

Mathematics and statistics, for me, is no longer just about getting the right answer on paper. It is about safeguarding the validity and integrity of clinical trials which have a huge impact on healthcare.

I enjoy the teaching here as the lecturers are fun and really supportive. Their lectures are lively and enjoyable. Besides that, I also enjoy the study environment and the facilities, particularly the library.

Our lectures were fun and engaging and our lecturers were always prepared to meet up and help with any issues.

Besides the knowledge taught in the modules, I learnt more how to communicate with different people by joining different societies which built my confidence which was a valuable skill to have.