University of Southampton

Physics (MPhys)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

This master's degree offers maximum flexibility, allowing you to tailor it to your passion for physics. It’s ideal if you plan to become a professional physicist or take a PhD. It also develops skills in computing, analysis and project management, making it an excellent platform for a host of careers.

On this MPhys Physics degree, your studies and practical work will be improved by expertise in areas such as photonics, astronomy, particle physics and quantum mechanics. As part of your course you’ll: get a thorough training in the theories of physics and astronomy develop problem-solving skills to test theories of physics do an individual dissertation in year 3 spend time embedded in one of our research groups and do an extended research project in year 4 Specialist facilities include: an observatory with high-spec telescopes a clean room for fabrication at the atomic level the Optoelectronics Research Centre - one of the world’s leading institutes for photonics research If you’re a hig

Key highlights

  • Flexible structure lets you tailor studies to your physics interests
  • Expertise in photonics, astronomy, particle physics and quantum mechanics
  • Individual dissertation in year 3
  • Embedded in a research group for an extended year 4 project
  • Observatory with high-spec telescopes and atomic-level fabrication clean room
  • Access to a world-leading photonics research institute

Entry requirements

  • A-level: 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) Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview
  • A-level: AAA — to include including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathemat; with EPQ
  • A-level: AA-A*A — combined with BTEC

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Physicist
  • Research scientist
  • PhD researcher
  • Data analyst
  • Photonics engineer
  • Astrophysicist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £31,000 per year

Admission

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