Physics with Astronomy (MPhys)

Key highlights

• On-site rooftop observatory with two high-spec telescopes and CCD detectors
• Week using research-grade telescopes at an observatory in Tenerife
• Taught by academics directly involved in world-leading research
• Study galaxies, white dwarfs, black holes and neutron stars
• Covers space weather and modern cosmology, including dark matter
• Access to specialist labs and clean rooms

Entry requirements

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

• Astrophysicist
• Research scientist
• Observatory scientist
• Space scientist
• Data scientist
• Physics teacher

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.