Southend Campus

Great location

Famous for its beach resort and pier, the city of Southend-on-Sea stretches along seven miles of award-winning coastline, providing plenty of opportunities for a wide range of water sports and leisure activities. 

Our campus is located right in the centre of the city, with access to shops, restaurants and nightlife and is just a 10-minute walk to Southend's famous pier and beaches. Want to experience our capital city? Hop on a train from Southend Victoria or Southend Central and you can be in central London in under an hour.

A city centre campus

Situated behind the high street, our campus is right in the heart of this lively coastal city, utilising many of the great cultural and sporting facilities Southend has to offer. You can check out the layout of our campus on our Southend Campus map. 

The Forum is home to a state of the art library and learning hub, with lecture and seminar rooms.

The Gateway building is where our academic departments are based and is also the place for relaxing in our Student's Union lounge.

University Square Accommodation is your home away from home, just two minutes from the Gateway Building but still close to Southend's shops and nightlife

How to get to Southend Campus

Our campus is conveniently located and easy to reach by car, train or bus so if you want to pay us a visit, take a look at our travel information.

Thinking of commuting to uni?

Many of our students commute to uni. It's a great option that can help save money, and give you maximum flexibility if you have other commitments such as family or work. But you absolutely won't miss out on all the great stuff that university life has to offer. Commuting doesn't mean compromising.

With close access to train and bus services, our Southend Campus is an easy commute from other parts of Essex and London. There are also great travel discounts available to students. If you need to drive, there are plenty of nearby car parks. We've also got loads of commuter-friendly facilities such as lockers to store your stuff, commuter kitchens and quiet zones for study or downtime.

Find out more about how we support commuting students and the Students' Union's Commuters' Hub. You're a part of Essex life, wherever you live.

Haven't been able to visit? Come and meet us online!

We understand travelling here isn't always easy, so you can now access a virtual tour of our Southend campus from the comfort of your own home.