Â鶹ԭ´´

Physics with Astronomy MPhys

UK

1

1

What will I learn?

Enter the realm of extreme physics and learn the science behind powerful phenomena such as white dwarfs, black holes and neutron stars, the evolution of the universe, the formation of galaxies and space weather. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge of a professional astronomer, taught by academics who are directly involved in astronomy research. Whether you choose to do a PhD and become an astronomer, or use your advanced computing and data analysis skills in another profession, the knowledge you gain will underpin your lifelong passion for astronomy.A special feature of this programme is the study visit to Tenerife, where our top 12 students have the opportunity to visit the Izana Observatory for a period of astronomical observation. This degree is also the gateway to our MPhys Astrophysics with a Year Abroad flagship programme, which offers a unique opportunity to spend your fourth year at the prestigious Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Boston, USA. Our top-performing students can transfer onto this programme at the end of second year. Your degree will open the door to a wide range of careers, with recent graduates employed in roles ranging from physicists and engineers, to actuaries and statisticians, scientific journalists and medical researchers. Many students go onto further study. You’ll have access to exceptional research-grade facilities, including an observatory on the rooftop of the physics building.

Which department am I in?

Physics and Astronomy

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,400.00 (29,85,400) per year
£27400 Per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Highfield,

Southampton,

Hampshire,

SO17 1BJ, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For students from Hong Kong

Typical Offer: AAA-AAB including grades AA in mathematics/further mathematics and physics, with a pass in the physics Practicalor AABC including grades AA in mathematics/further mathematics and physics, with a pass in the physics PracticalIf you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer:AAB including mathematics/further mathematics (minimum grade A) and physics (minimum grade A), with a pass in the physics Practical, plus grade A in the EPQWe are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student?s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience.Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme, as follows:AAB including mathematics/further mathematics (minimum grade A) and physics (minimum grade A), with a pass in the physics PracticalOffers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants may be invited to visit the department and have an optional interview; an optional interview may lead to a lower offer.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

ADD TO MY FAVOURITES

About University of Southampton

Ranked in the Top 20 UK universities and targeted by top 100 graduate recruiters, the University of Southampton offers over 400 internships annually.

  • Global Top 100 University
  • The University has made an investment worth GBP 2.9 billion
  • 30% of the 24,800 students are from around the world
  • Home to a multi award-winning careers service