Study Physics at University of Southampton in the UK, Physics and Astronomy

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The three-year BSc Physics degree will provide you with a robust education in modern physics. You will learn the core tools of relativity, quantum mechanics and electromagnetism, and how these theories can describe the universe precisely – from galaxies to subatomic particles. Our physics degrees are designed to offer flexibility and choice. You’ll be able to choose optional modules in each year of study to pursue your interests. And there’s flexibility to move between the BSc and MPhys degrees up until the end of the second year. You’ll have access to exceptional research-grade facilities, including a rooftop observatory and specialist photonics labs. 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. This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Which department am I in?

Physics and Astronomy

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£31,000.00 (US$ 40,034) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Main Site - Highfield Campus

University Road , Highfield,

Southampton,

Hampshire,

SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£31,000.00 (US$ 40,034) per year

Private rented accommodation - 450 (per month in Southampton)

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Highfield Campus

University Road,

Southampton,

SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A-levels: AAA-AAB including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A); or AABC including physics (A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (A) - ABBC including AB in physics and either mathematics or further mathematics. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 36-34 points overall including 18-17 at Higher Level, with 6 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and 6 in Physics (successful applicants invited for optional interview which may lead to lower offer; Foundation Year available for those without mathematics/physics at Higher Level). RQF/QCF BTEC: D in the Extended/Subsidiary Certificate plus AA from two A-levels including physics and either mathematics or further mathematics; we will consider the National/Diploma or Extended/Extended Diploma if studied with A-levels in mathematics/further mathematics and physics. GCSE requirements: English language (or English) and mathematics at minimum grade 4/C.

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