University of Southampton Applicant Thread 2026
The Official University of Southampton 2026 Applicant Thread
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This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Southampton for 2026!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Southampton!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Southampton do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Southampton specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
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Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Southampton for 2026!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Southampton!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Southampton do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Southampton specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
You can find a directory linking to all of the other university applicant threads here
Website:
General TSR rules (read before posting in this thread):
(1) Please don't ask for or post group chat links along with any social media contact details both in this thread and via PM. Such posts will be caught by our automatic system and removed.
(2) Please don't ask for or post interview questions.
(3) Be kind and supportive to each other
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Reply 1
Original post
by mj488Hi,
1) I'm doing Spanish, Physics, French and Maths at A-level
2) I'm looking to study Aeronautics and Astronautics/Spacecraft Engineering but I'm also applying to Aeronautics and Astronautics/Aerodynamics
3) I'm predicted A, A, A, B, and got grades 9-7 at GCSE
4) idk really, it was rated highly for the course and industry connections, and I just really liked the vibe!
5) I won't be attending any open days, but I've had a look at the uni already, and it's definitely my 1st choice
1) I'm doing Spanish, Physics, French and Maths at A-level
2) I'm looking to study Aeronautics and Astronautics/Spacecraft Engineering but I'm also applying to Aeronautics and Astronautics/Aerodynamics
3) I'm predicted A, A, A, B, and got grades 9-7 at GCSE
4) idk really, it was rated highly for the course and industry connections, and I just really liked the vibe!
5) I won't be attending any open days, but I've had a look at the uni already, and it's definitely my 1st choice
There is no point in applying to 2 courses at Southampton if that is what you mean as those two courses will be identical in year 1 and 2 and then you can choose your specialisation or change it.
Reply 2
Hey everyone!
How are you all feeling? Is anyone applying for any courses with an early deadline (October 15th)? It’s a week to go, so just wanted to check in and see how you're feeling 😄
If you need some help with your personal statement, we have a whole forum dedicated to your questions (just don't post any part of your statement!), and some example statements in our PS library.
What are your main questions?
If you're not applying early, have you started looking around at booking any open days yet? If so, how are they going? Have you visited Southampton yet?
Good luck everyone
How are you all feeling? Is anyone applying for any courses with an early deadline (October 15th)? It’s a week to go, so just wanted to check in and see how you're feeling 😄
If you need some help with your personal statement, we have a whole forum dedicated to your questions (just don't post any part of your statement!), and some example statements in our PS library.
What are your main questions?
If you're not applying early, have you started looking around at booking any open days yet? If so, how are they going? Have you visited Southampton yet?
Good luck everyone
Reply 3
is it normal to get an offer 1.5 days after it was submitted (its aero eng at southampton)
not gonna question it, im really happy!
not gonna question it, im really happy!
Reply 4
Original post
by Anonymousis it normal to get an offer 1.5 days after it was submitted (its aero eng at southampton)
not gonna question it, im really happy!
not gonna question it, im really happy!
Hi @Anonymous,
Congratulations on your offer!! 🥳 Timings wise, it depends on the application, but the admissions team work very hard so I would celebrate. This is brilliant news and hopefully we'll see you in September next year!
Bea
University of Southampton
Reply 5
Original post
by StrawberryDreamsHey everyone!
How are you all feeling? Is anyone applying for any courses with an early deadline (October 15th)? It’s a week to go, so just wanted to check in and see how you're feeling 😄
If you need some help with your personal statement, we have a whole forum dedicated to your questions (just don't post any part of your statement!), and some example statements in our PS library.
What are your main questions?
If you're not applying early, have you started looking around at booking any open days yet? If so, how are they going? Have you visited Southampton yet?
Good luck everyone
How are you all feeling? Is anyone applying for any courses with an early deadline (October 15th)? It’s a week to go, so just wanted to check in and see how you're feeling 😄
If you need some help with your personal statement, we have a whole forum dedicated to your questions (just don't post any part of your statement!), and some example statements in our PS library.
What are your main questions?
If you're not applying early, have you started looking around at booking any open days yet? If so, how are they going? Have you visited Southampton yet?
Good luck everyone
I applied for aero and astro / aerodynamics, but I didnt apply for the industry year by accident, I still really want to do that, is there a possibility I can speak to Southampton and add that to my course?
(edited 1 month ago)
Reply 6
Original post
by Dev_l0rd^24I applied for aero and astro / aerodynamics, but I didnt apply for the industry year by accident, I still really want to do that, is there a possibility I can speak to Southampton and add that to my course?
I think you cak get it added once you're studying there îf not, in the same way uou can go from a Bachelor's to a Master's if you talk to the academics.
Reply 7
Original post
by AnonymousI think you cak get it added once you're studying there îf not, in the same way uou can go from a Bachelor's to a Master's if you talk to the academics.
Okay phew I thought I missed out on it and I was seriously worried
Reply 8
Original post
by Dev_l0rd^24I applied for aero and astro / aerodynamics, but I didnt apply for the industry year by accident, I still really want to do that, is there a possibility I can speak to Southampton and add that to my course?
Hi @Dev_l0rd^24,
It's wonderful to hear that you're interesteed in coming to Southampton. Adding a year in industry is quite easy to do after you join the university. to have it embedded into your degree, you would just need to speak to your personal tutor in the first few months and they will guide you through the steps you would need to take. Alternatively, you can seek to do an indusry placement year privately, which any student can do no matter their course (build in industry years often have support available from your school/faculty as well as through the central careers team). Additionally, everyone has access to support from the university's careers team during their time at university.
I wish you the best for your application
Matthew
Student Ambassador
Reply 9
I sent my application on Monday, the other unis acknowledged my application, except Southampton. Is this normal?
Reply 10
Original post
by AnonymousI sent my application on Monday, the other unis acknowledged my application, except Southampton. Is this normal?
Hi @Anonymous #4
Well done on submitting your application! We’re currently receiving a high volume of applications, but since you submitted through UCAS, there’s no reason to worry we will have received it.
Please check your spam or junk folder in case our acknowledgment email ended up there. I’d suggest waiting a couple more days, and if you still haven’t heard anything, feel free to email [email protected] they’ll be happy to help.
Let us know if you have any other questions!
Best wishes,
Nusaba (Student Ambassador)
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