Overview
Course Details
With the global space market set to almost double by 2030, your skills will be in high demand. This Physics with Space Science MPhys course offered by the University of Southampton will also prepare you for further study at PhD level.
You’ll examine phenomena that can only be monitored from space, such as geomagnetic storms and solar wind, and combine your physics knowledge with space engineering principles to learn about spacecraft design.
A Tenerife study trip is another high point. Working as part of an international and interdisciplinary team, you’ll design a space-based telescope and its instrumentation, and plan its launch.
Throughout your degree you’ll study the core physics subjects of the Masters degree course, but with an emphasis on space science.
The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics and offers an academic scholarship scheme worth up to £20,000, plus an unconditional offer based on a competitive exam taken at applicant visit days.
Career Opportunities
A physics degree also opens up a huge range of other career options. Types of roles include:
- astrophysicist
- air traffic controller
- science policy officer
- medical physicist
- satellite engineer
- systems analyst
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists
- Motion and Relativity
- Physics Skills
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Human Origins
- The Development of Archaeological & Anthropological Thought
- How the Arts Work: a practical introduction to cultural economics
- Political Systems
- Political Ideas
- Reason and Argument
- Physical Skills - Programming and Data Analysis
- Pathological Mechanisms of Disease
- Sustainability in the Local and Global Environment
- Economics with Experiments
- Social Enterprise
- Portus Field School
- Body and Society
- Living and Working on the Web
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Physics Mathematics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 1063 other Bachelors in Mathematics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
One of the following:
- A-levels: AAA-AAB including grades AA in mathematics/further mathematics and physics, with a pass in the physics Practical or AABC including grades AA in mathematics/further mathematics and physics, with a pass in the physics Practical
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, with 18-17 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
- BTEC: D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA in A-level mathematics/further mathematics and physics, with a pass in the physics Practical
Tuition Fee
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International
25000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Southampton
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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