Engineering entry 2025

It really depends what kind of student life you want, my brother is staying at home and commuting to uni and he loves it, he is still apart of societys and he has saved loads of money while being at home. However if you want to be more independant and develop skills for living on your own you should go to Southhampton, I would say its also easier to meet new people if you live at Uni, living in halls is what I am planning to do. Southhampton is also considered an amazing uni to study Aerospace at, its ranked pretty highly whereas Exeter is still good just ranked lower. I hope this helps, if not unis often have a part of their websites where you can chat to students who currently go there, might be worth doing that to get a better perspective on uni life at each uni.

I am a contextual student applying for 2025 entry to university who is predicted A*A*A* in maths further maths physics and have received an offer for aerospace engineering at southampton and mechanical for exeter and have been rejected from the rest. Is it worth me going to southampton or should I save money by staying in Exeter where I currently live and not have to spend on living costs.

Dear student
Congratulations on your amazing predicted grades three A* in Maths, Further Maths, and Physics is seriously impressive! And huge congratulations on your offer to study Aerospace Engineering at the University of Southampton – that’s such an exciting achievement!
Please don’t worry too much about living costs. Southampton is more affordable than many people expect. On average, students spend around £250 per week including rent and utilities. If you choose to live in student halls, it can be even cheaper since all bills are included – no hidden costs! Plus, you’ll also receive a free bus pass for the entire year, which gives you unlimited travel around the city – no need to worry about transport expenses.
We also have regular student posts on Instagram sharing tips on how to cook delicious and affordable meals with a really low budget – it’s a great way to save money and still eat well.
At Southampton, our Aerospace Engineering course is truly excellent and globally ranked. The support available for students is amazing – whether it’s academic help, wellbeing services, or career advice, you’ll always have someone to turn to.
Choosing Southampton means joining a friendly, supportive community where you can grow, learn, and truly enjoy your university life. You’ll definitely feel it’s a place worth spending your next three years.
We’d love to welcome you here – hope to see you in 2025!
Warm welcome
Junfan student ambassador