Physics with Astronomy - MPhys: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Southampton, UK

Physics with Astronomy - MPhys

UK

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Physics and Astronomy

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£29,400.00 (32,03,312) per year
Private rented accommodation - 450 (per month in Southampton)

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Highfield Campus

University Road,

Southampton,

SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£31,000.00 (33,77,642) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Highfield,

Southampton,

Hampshire,

SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A-levels: A*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). International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 38-36 points overall, with 19-18 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and 6 at Higher Level in physics; Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead to a lower offer. Applicants who have not studied mathematics and/or physics at Higher Level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. RQF/QCF BTEC: D*-D in the BTEC National Extended/Subsidiary Certificate plus grades AA-A*A in A-level physics and A-level mathematics or further mathematics; we will consider the BTEC National/Extended Diploma if studied alongside A-levels in mathematics/further mathematics and physics; we will consider the BTEC Diploma if studied alongside A-levels in mathematics/further mathematics and physics. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C).

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

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