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Physics with Space Science MPhys

UK

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What will I learn?

Fuel your fascination for space and the technologies we use to investigate it. As well as studying the fundamentals of physics, you’ll explore a range of space-related fields, including the essentials of astronomy, spacecraft design and space weather. You’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers, from fundamental research to commercial space activities. With the global space market set to increase rapidly, your skills will be in high demand.You will have access to exceptional research-grade facilities, including a rooftop observatory. We also provide an exciting opportunity in the second year; our top students visit La Laguna University in Tenerife to participate in a design study of a scientific spacecraft.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.

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.

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