The University of Southampton recognises and welcomes applications from students on Kings university degree preparation programmes.
Students are counselled and Offers made based on the formal tariff agreement between Kings and the university.
On successful completion of their studies at Kings, students can progress to the University of Southampton to continue their degree studies.
About Southampton
The University of Southampton is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, and one of the UK's top research universities, with 33% of its research rated world-leading. One of its most renowned academics is Professor Sir David Payne, who pioneered the optical fibre technology that provides the backbone to the Internet and modern telecommunications.
Key Facts
- #17 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
- #17 in the Complete University Guide 2026
- #20 in the Guardian Good University Guide 2026
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- It operates five campuses in Southampton, one in Winchester and a further campus in Malaysia, which offers students the chance to study for Engineering degrees across both countries.
- The University is a three-times winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education.
- The University was an acknowledged pioneer in supporting start-up businesses grown from the university (Southampton has created more spin-out companies than almost any other UK university, including the largest ever successful university spin-out: Southampton Photonics).
Your route to Southampton
Depending on the degree subject you want to pursue at the University of Southampton, you will choose from:
Please note that subject pathway availability varies by college.
Key facts
- Bournemouth
- Brighton
- Oxford
- 1 academic year (3 terms)
- Around 25 hours per week of taught classroom lessons plus tutorials, university counselling, super-curricular, extra-curricular and enrichment activities.
- Academic: Good grades at high school or equivalent institution
- Language: Minimum IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in Reading and Writing) or equivalent
- Minimum age: 16+
