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Physics with Astronomy (MPhys)

Level
Undergraduate
Duration
4 year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Physics
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2025

Overview

This MPhys Physics with Astronomy degree covers all aspects of astronomy over 4 years. It will prepare you for a range of careers in physics or fuel a life-long passion for the subject if you choose a different profession. As well as investigating awe-inspiring astronomical events, you’ll study advanced physics. You’ll be taught by academics directly involved in world-leading research. You’ll study in our labs and clean rooms and use our on-site rooftop observatory, equipped with 2 high-spec telescopes and CCD detectors for astronomy imaging. There will also be a chance to spend a week using research-grade telescopes at an observatory in Tenerife. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of: the make-up, dynamics and environment of galaxies white dwarfs, black holes and neutron stars how radiation is produced and detected in a cosmic setting the space environment and space weather concepts of modern cosmology, including dark matter If you’re a high-performing student, you may also be i

Entry requirements

A levelsA*AA-AAA · including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) or AABB-AABC including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview
A levelsAAA · Subjects: including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathemat · with EPQ
A levelsAA-A*A · combined with BTEC

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

Fees

International students: £31,000 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £31,000 per year

Start dates

September 2025

Application deadline

Apply via UCAS by (equal consideration deadline)

Campus

  • Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom
East MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestNorthern IrelandScotlandSouth EastSouth WestWalesWest MidlandsYorkshire and the HumberUniversity of Southampton

Where you will study

Southampton, South East, United Kingdom

Study in SouthamptonSouth East

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