Established in 1920, Southampton Business School is a part of the University of Southampton located in Southampton. The city of Southampton is located on the Southcoast of Hampshire. The University of Southampton is ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide. As a top business school within the UK Russell Group Universities, Southampton is known for its world-class business education. Not only this, the business school works in partnership with more than 300 businesses around the world, including industry leaders such as Rolls-Roye, Microsoft, IBM & Phillips.

Southampton Business School offers bachelor’s, master’s, MBA, DBA and Phd. D. programs to more than 2,500 students from all around the world. Programs of the institution are ranked by AACSB and AMBA. It is ranked top 10 in UK for Business, Management and Marketing in the 2020 Guardian University Rankings and 3rd across UK for its Management programs in 2020 University Complete Guide.

Southampton Business School Ranking

  • The Southampton Business School has the following QS World University Ranking 2021 by subject:
    • #40 in Master in Supply Chain Management
    • #51+ in Masters in Marketing
    • #51+ in Masters in Business Analytics
    • #97 in Master in Management

Highlights

Type Public
Establishment Year 1862
Location Southampton, England
Campus Setting Urban
Parent Institution University of Southampton
Mode of Program Full-time/ Part-time
Total Enrollment 2500
Financial Aid Scholarships, Grants, Loans
Admission Helpdesk www.southampton.ac.uk

Southampton Business School Campus

  • University of Southampton has seven campuses, five of them in Southampton, one in the city of Winchester and one in Malaysia.
  • The Highfield campus of the University of Southampton is home to the Southampton Business School.
  • The campus in Highfield, tucked in the north part of the city, is the oldest and largest among all campuses of the University.
  • The Southampton Business School campus is based in building 2 of the Highfield campus.
  • The top facilities on campus include Hartley Library, Valley Gardens, Student’s Union, Jubilee Sports Centre, Centenary Building and Wind tunnels.
  • The campus is well supplied with all types of facilities and connected by transport.
  • London is at a distance of 2 hours from Southampton.

Southampton Business School Residence

  • The University has 9 residence halls that provide accommodation to students.
  • Each hall is divided into flats with single occupancy bedrooms with a sharing Kitchen.
  • Socialising factor, laundry facility, common area, high speed internet gym with other leisure facilities are also present.
  • Rooms provide basic furniture that include bed, desk and chair, wardrobe, shelves and curtains.
  • Candidates can give 3 to 5 room preferences based on the price, catering options, bathroom options (ensuite or shared), and location of the halls.
  • 96% of the students were allotted rooms according to their first of second preference in 2019.
  • Some halls located close to the campus are City gateway, Glen Eyre, Highfield Halls, and Wessex Lane.

Southampton Business School Courses

  • Programs offered by Southampton Business School include 12 Bachelor of Science degrees, 20 Master of Science degrees and a MBA program.
  • All master’ s degree programs have full-time and part-time study options. Full-time programs can be completed in 1 year.
  • Over 1,000 students are enrolled in the various Master of Science degrees offered by the business school.
  • Southampton’s full-time MBA is consistently ranked in the top 20 in the UK.

Southampton Business School Application Process

Before applying for admission to Southampton Business School, international students must check the accepted qualifications and that the applicant’s qualifications are in line with the university’s requirements.

How to Apply?

Students seeking admission can follow the details given below:

Application Portal: Undergraduates - UCAS; Postgraduates - Online Application

Application Fee: Undergraduate - 20 GBP for a single course and 25 GBP for multiple courses

Application Deadline: Undergraduate - January 15; Graduate - Varies from program to programs

Admission Requirements: International students must fulfill the following requirements in addition to program-specific requirements for admission:

  • Academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions
  • Degree transcripts/certificates (translated if not in English language)
  • Personal Statement
  • English language proficiency test scores
  • Copy of Passport
  • Recommendations
  • Work Experience (if applicable)
  • Interview (if applicable)
  • GMAT scores

Southampton Business School Cost of Attendance

  • The tuition fee varies from program to program. The table below represents tuition fees for various programs:
Program Tuition Fees (in GBP)
Undergraduate 18,520
Graduate 26,500
  • The monthly cost of living in Southampton can be summarized as follows:
Expense Amount per month (in GBP)
Accommodation 540
Food 122
Mobile phone and internet 27
Transport 80
Interests and hobbies 46
Clothing 42
Personal care 12
Holidays 90
Bank charges 30
Other expenses 21

Southampton Business School Scholarships/Financial Aid

  • Various scholarships are awarded by the University of Southampton to reduce the financial burden of meritorious students.
  • Some scholarships specifically for the international students of Southampton Business School are as follow:
Name of Scholarship Eligibility Amount Awarded
Undergraduate International Merit Scholarships 2020 Awarded to students with A* (A level), 7 (IB Higher Level) or an equivalent qualification. 1,000 GBP
International Postgraduate Taught MSc Scholarship Awarded to international students who have been offered a place on one of the School’s MSc programs starting September 2020 and have achieved either a 2:1 or a 1st classification (or equivalent) in their Bachelor’s degrees. 3,000 GBP or 5,000 GBP
Full-time MBA Scholarships Awarded to full-time MBA applicants with work experience, performance at interview, excellent academic records, etc. 9,000 GBP

Southampton Business School Alumni Network

  • The University of Southampton has a global alumni community of 183,000 members.
  • Members of the Southampton Business School alumni are entitled to the following benefits:
    • Exclusive reach to career support services
    • Discount on various curricular activities and membership
    • 10% discount on Postgraduate tuition fees with all Scholarships applied
    • Unique access to the University’s libraries and other facilities with an alumni card.
  • Notable alumni of the Southampton Business School include:
    • Adebola Adedeji - Head of Global Custody, First City Monument Bank
    • Cem Araci - Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
    • Luis Barragan - employed at Johnson Controls in the USA for a Procurement role

Southampton Business School Placements

Every undergraduate course at Southampton Business School gives the option of taking a year long placements as part of the degrees.

The placements help to build connections with employers and provide dedicated support to the students. With the support of the Placement Office, the students secured a position in recognized companies like BMW, Morgan Stanley, IBM, L’Oreal, JP Morgan and many more.

Most placements are given with average salaries between 15,000-18,000 GBP. The placement year gives valuable experience to demonstrate for the future employers and personal development opportunities that enhance employability.