MPhys Physics at University of Southampton

Programme overview

This master's degree offers maximum flexibility, allowing you to tailor it to your passion for physics. It’s ideal if you plan to become a professional physicist or take a PhD. It also develops skills in computing, analysis and project management, making it an excellent platform for a host of careers.

What you will study

You’ll have the freedom to shape your degree to suit your interests by choosing modules from a wide range of options. Right from the start you’ll do mini-projects in the lab and develop your analytical and problem-solving skills. You can also choose to study general relativity - we are one of only a few UK universities to offer this as part of an undergraduate physics degree.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, manufacturing, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical. Careers directly related to the course include nanotechnologist, nuclear engineer, research scientist, university lecturer, radiation protection practitioner, clinical scientist: Medical physics, technical author, academic researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A). IB: Pass, with 38-36 points overall, with 19-18 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and 6 at Higher Level in physics. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead to a lower offer. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 34,100 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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