School of Physics and Astronomy

Our facilities, key partnerships in industry, and research community have given us a strong reputation in the fields of astronomy, quantum, light and matter, and theoretical particle physics. We are dedicated to high quality teaching and have invested heavily in our research groups and equipment to maintain our status as one of the best places in the world to work in the fields of physics and astronomy.

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7th

in the UK for physics and astronomy

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
Silver Athena SWAN award

We've been recognised for our ongoing commitment to addressing gender inequality

Source
Top 100

in the world for physics and astronomy

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

I have worked in Physics and Astronomy at Southampton for the past 15 years and it is an exciting place to be. We are understanding new things every day and seeing students develop into professional physicists.

Professor David Smith

Professor

There is a great sense of community in Physics and Astronomy. I work with a growing outreach team of undergraduates, postgraduates and academics, on large events such as BBC Stargazing Live. I get really excited when I see people of various ages and at different stages of their careers working together to inspire the next generation of physicists and astronomers.

Dr Sadie Jones

Senior Teaching Fellow