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WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH - REF2021 results100% of our research is rated world leading or internationally excellent for its impact on society

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDYRanked joint 3rd in the UK for graduate career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2022)

POSTGRADUATE STUDYStudy for a PhD within one of our outstanding research groups

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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 joint 3rd in the UK for graduate career prospects in the Guardian University Guide 2022, and 100% of our research is rated world leading or internationally excellent for its impact on society (REF, 2021).

“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, fourth year

Find out why we’re one of the best places in the UK to study physics.

Undergraduate study

Learn from passionate and inspiring academics, tailor your degree to your interests, and enhance your employability with a unique placement.

Postgraduate study

Research

Studying Physics and Astronomy

Third-year student Sai talks about his experiences.

Flagship degrees

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.

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Athena SWAN

We are tackling gender inequality in science and engineering

IoP Juno Champion

We are working to address the under-representation of women in university physics

SEPnet

We are part of the South East Physics Network

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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.

Continuous Digital Chemical Engineering Science

CDCES is developing smarter, greener and more efficient processes for the discovery and manufacture of new chemicals and materials.

Future of Human Communication

FHC is dedicated to developing digital technologies that will help people to communicate better.

In-situ and Remote Intelligent Sensing

IRIS is the world’s only research hub dedicated to developing intelligent, connected, self-powered sensing systems.

Re-engineering for Electric Mobility

RE4EM is accelerating the development of sustainable, interconnected electric transport systems.

Physics and Astronomy News

29 April 2025

Professors Alexander Belyaev and Stefano...

Professors Alexander Belyaev and Stefano Moretti have been honoured with the prestigious 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

12 March 2025

Fellowship news

Dr Marcus Newton and Dr Lucy Oswald, both from the School of Physics and Astronomy, were awarded the prestigious fellowship awards.

19 July 2024

Dr Philip Wiseman awarded prestigious Ernest...

The University is delighted to announce that Dr Philip Wiseman, a physics and astronomy researcher, has been awarded the esteemed Ernest Rutherford Fellowship. This prestigious award recognises and supports the most promising early-career researchers in the UK, enabling them to advance their careers and make groundbreaking discoveries in their fields.