University of Southampton

Boost your career with postgraduate study

A postgraduate degree can help you to progress in your job, change career or do something amazing in a field you are passionate about.

The University of Southampton is a Russell Group university. We’re ranked 17th in the UK * and 87th in the world**. Our research is innovative, world-leading, and making a real difference to people’s lives.

As a student at Southampton, you’ll become part of a supportive, international community. You’ll study in outstanding facilities, gaining hands-on experience, and work with experts in their field.

Stand out in the global jobs market

Studying at Southampton will deepen your knowledge and develop the skills you need to achieve your dream career. Our Careers and Employability Service is here to support with job applications, finding work experience and we will even help you set up your own business.

We will set you up with the best opportunities to develop your employability and career skills. You can attend career events, join placements with our partner organisations and make the most of our global links with top employers, including: Rolls-Royce, Lloyd’s Register and Formula 1.

Learn alongside incredible researchers

Innovative thinking and pioneering research are at the heart of our culture; our people are finding solutions to some of the toughest questions that our planet is facing, to make a difference to the world.  

Southampton is the place that is leading the development of trustworthy and secure artificial intelligence; where fibre-optic research is creating a faster, smarter internet; where the immune system is leading the fight against cancer; and where resources are being secured for the world’s growing populations. Not to mention our research in climate change and protecting our oceans. 

Think about the incredible strides being made in conservation – the very idea of bringing back species like dire wolves and woolly mice (more like a prototype for woolly mammoths)! At Southampton, our researchers are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in a similar vein, having successfully stored the full human genome (DNA). What this means is that humankind would have an everlasting digital vault of life's blueprint, potentially allowing us to restore complex organisms without relying solely on fragile fossil records.

Outstanding study facilities

Our state-of-the-art facilities, will ensure you have the tools you need to achieve your goals and make a real impact.

These include: 

• UK’s 1st dedicated Centre for Cancer Immunology
• One of the largest anechoic chambers in any UK university 
• The largest university towing tank  in the UK

4 National Research Institutes exploring solutions to major issues impacting society

1. Web Science Institute 

2. Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute

3. Institute for Life Sciences

4. Sustainability and Resilience Institute (SRI)

We are continually updating our campuses to ensure that current and future students, like you, have the best possible experiences and opportunities..  Over the next few years, we plan to invest over  £600m  in our student experience, teaching and learning, and research infrastructure to ensure we can continue to provide an excellent university environment. Many of our facilities are used in commercial testing and consultancy and are renowned in industry.

The brand-new Capital House building in Winchester is expected to open its doors to our Art and Media Technology students in 2026. This building is going to be the new home of BA Games Design & Art, BSc Creative Computing, and MSc Creative Technologies. It will offer students across WSA the opportunity to use industry-leading labs and spaces for creative work.                

Funding your study

We know funding is an important part of your decision. There's many options available to support your postgraduate study, including government master’s and doctoral loans, as well as a variety of scholarships and bursaries.

Some scholarships and bursaries are offered directly by our academic units. Get in touch with the postgraduate admissions tutor in your chosen subject to explore what’s available.

If you’re continuing your studies with us, you’ll also benefit from a 10% discount on fees as a returning student.

Join a supportive community

You’ll belong to a rich, diverse community of people like you who are challenging the boundaries of knowledge and technology. You’ll be academically challenged, supported and encouraged to reach your full potential.

Southampton and Winchester

Depending on your course, you could be based in Southampton or Winchester. Each city offers a welcoming atmosphere, rich history and plenty of green spaces. Both are among the UK’s safest cities and are well connected for travel across the country and into Europe

*Complete University Guide 2026

** QS World University rankings 2026.