BSc Physics
Learn about the fundamentals of physics in three years.
Hear from a student
Hear from current student Sai about studying Physics and Astronomy at Southampton.
- Benefit from the chance to study at CERN or Harvard
- Study a flexible degree with module choice in every year
- Combine your core physics study with mathematics, photonics, nanotechnology, astronomy or space science
- You’ll have excellent opportunities when you graduate. Physics and Astronomy is joint 3rd in the UK for graduate career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2022)
MPhys
The four-year MPhys is the most flexible degree programme, allowing you to shape the course to your interests.
MPhys Physics with Astronomy
Investigate incredible astronomical events and take a field trip to the Mount Teide Observatory in Tenerife.
MPhys Physics with Space Science
Fuel your fascination for space and the technologies we use to investigate it.
MPhys Physics with Mathematics
Develop a profound understanding of mathematics, the language of theoretical physics.
MPhys Physics with Nanotechnology
Study the behaviour of matter down to the scale of a single atom.
MPhys Physics with Photonics
Discover the science of light.
Tour the physics laboratories
See the facilities you'll be working in and hear all about your practical training at Southampton.
Flagship Degrees
Complete an in-depth research project here at Southampton, or at another organisation such as CERN or the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
What do our students think?
Hear first-hand from our students about what it’s like to study physics.