MPhys Astrophysics with Year Abroad at University of Southampton

This specialist astrophysics course offers an unrivalled opportunity to study astrophysics with a year abroad. You'll spend your fourth year on a research project at the prestigious Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) in Boston, USA. We are the only UK university that partners with Harvard in this way.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Physics and astronomy  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated, with year abroad)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You don’t need to choose your modules when you apply. Your academic tutor will help you to customise your course. On this degree in astrophysics you’ll gain a robust understanding of core physics concepts and practical lab skills, while developing your knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics to an advanced level.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, manufacturing, education, public administration and defence, scientific and technical. Careers directly related to the course include data scientist, aerospace engineer, systems analyst, research scientist, astronomer, meteorologist, medical physicist, laboratory technician.

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