• Support and guidance

    We'll help you at each stage of the university journey.

  • Summer schools

    We host a range of residential opportunities.

  • Support for teachers and advisers

    Find a range of resources to help you support your students.

Accessing university

We're committed to helping students from all backgrounds progress to higher education. Learn about our widening participation to university scheme. Get support with your application and explore our partnership options.

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    Pre and post-16 programmes

    Our Learn with Us outreach programme is designed to support students, parents and teachers. It will engage and motivate learners to consider higher education.
  • Transitioning to higher education

    Our Ignite your Journey programme is available to Year 12 and 13 students who are looking for support with transitioning to university.
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    Undergraduate programme

    Ignite your Success is our 3-year programme available to undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds.
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    Faculty outreach

    Our individual academic departments run their own school outreach activities. Search by subjects to see what's on offer.
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    Estranged students and care leavers

    We're here to support you. Learn about university funding, extended halls contracts and the extra help you're entitled to.
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    Extended project qualification (EPQ)

    For students undertaking the EPQ and other research-based project qualifications. Explore our EPQ admissions offer and support in detail.

Visit our campus

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    Residentials and summer schools

    See what life is like as a university student. Our University summer schools and residentials are available for years 9 to 12.
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    Open days

    Visit us at an open day to find out more about your subject of interest and to see whether Southampton is the right place for you.

Get involved with work experience and taster courses

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    Medicine work experience

    In partnership with University Hospital Southampton, we offer live virtual work experience for year 12 students interested in studying medicine.
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    Electronics and computer science (ECS) taster course

    A one-week taster course experience for year 12 students. Find out if studying Computer Science or Biomedical Engineering is right for you.
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    Medicine taster course

    A 3-day hybrid taster course with virtual work experience for year 12 students. Includes a day at Highfield campus, online workshops, and a day of virtual work experience.

Teacher resources

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    Support for teachers and advisers

    Get support in your role as a teacher or adviser. See our latest conferences and opportunities to bring your students to campus.
  • Professional development

    Enhance your teaching skills with our CPD options.

Newsletter and contact details

If you have any questions or would like to have a chat, please contact our outreach and liaison teams.

Pre-16 and Widening Participation enquiries

Post-16 enquiries

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