
Undergraduate study
Learn from passionate and inspiring academics, tailor your degree to your interests, and enhance your employability with a unique placement.
In Physics and Astronomy at Southampton we are passionate about educating the next generation of physicists and proud of our world-leading research. We’re 3rd in the UK for graduate career prospects in the Guardian University Guide 2021, and 100% of our research is rated world leading or internationally excellent for its impact on society (REF, 2014).
“An inspiring and friendly department, located in a fantastically serene and beautiful campus! What better place to be and enjoy studying!”
Stefani Petropoulou
MPhys Physics with Astronomy, third year
Find out why we’re one of the best places in the UK to study physics.
Third-year student Sai talks about his experiences.
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge research on one of our exciting flagship degrees. Join a prestigious global organisation as part of your degree, such as CERN or Harvard, and work alongside leaders in the field.
Find out moreWe are tackling gender inequality in science and engineering
We are working to address the under-representation of women in university physics
We are part of the South East Physics Network
I chose to study at Southampton because the University offers a flagship degree course for top performers to spend a year abroad at CERN.
Centres of Excellence
Researchers from across Engineering and Physical Sciences are addressing national and global challenges in four new Centres of Excellence. These Centres are cross-disciplinary and will forge new links that transform the research landscape.
CDCES is developing smarter, greener and more efficient processes for the discovery and manufacture of new chemicals and materials.
FHC is dedicated to developing digital technologies that will help people to communicate better.
IRIS is the world’s only research hub dedicated to developing intelligent, connected, self-powered sensing systems.
RE4EM is accelerating the development of sustainable, interconnected electric transport systems.
Inspirational lectures delivered by physicists from the University of Southampton are setting Italian school pupils on a pathway to pioneering scientific careers.
Read MoreCutting-edge physics, astronomy and mathematics research will be developed into disruptive new technologies through support from an embedded innovation fellow at the University of Southampton.
Read MoreScientists from the University of Southampton have demonstrated an innovative technique that uses fluorescent nanotechnology to identify and enrich skeletal stem cells.
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