Physics and astronomy
Gain theoretical and practical skills in physics and astronomy at Southampton. Develop a specialist understanding of the laws that define our universe from the quantum world to cosmology.
Follow your passion for physics and explore the concepts that form our understanding of space, time and matter. During your studies you could transfer to one of our flagship programmes to enjoy a final year devoted to research either here in the UK, at CERN in Switzerland or at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Boston. Our Astronomy courses offer a chance to take a field trip to the Teide Observatory in Tenerife. In our master's courses, you'll learn further specialist skills for careers in fields like astronomy, quantum physics, and theoretical particle physics.
Physics and astronomy courses
Choose from a wide range of degrees in physics and astronomy. We also have a new course Physics with Quantum Science and Technologies (MPhys) starting in 2024.
Undergraduate courses
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MPhys
Astrophysics with Year Abroad
MPhysParticle Physics with Research Year Abroad
BScPhysics
MPhysPhysics
MPhysPhysics with Astronomy
MPhysPhysics with Industrial Placement
MPhysPhysics with Mathematics
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Student stories
Olivia Keegan Carr tells us about the positive impact of being an active member of Southampton's student communityOur staff
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As Head of the University's Astronomy Group, I'm passionate about the ways that astrophysics can advance our knowledge of supermassive black holes and their environment.
Professor Sebastian HoenigHead of School -
I lead the Soft Photonics Systems group and pursue research on soft matter for photovoltaics, life sciences and a new generation of optical instruments.
Professor Malgosia KaczmarekProfessor of Physics And Astronomy
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