Gain theoretical and practical skills in physics and astronomy at Southampton. Develop a specialist understanding of the laws that define our universe from the quantum world to cosmology.
Follow your passion for physics and explore the concepts that form our understanding of space, time and matter. During your studies you could transfer to one of our flagship programmes to enjoy a final year devoted to research either here in the UK, at in Switzerland or at the in Boston. Our Astronomy courses offer a chance to take a field trip to the Teide Observatory in Tenerife. In our master's courses, you'll learn further specialist skills for careers in fields like astronomy, quantum physics, and theoretical particle physics.
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All BSc and MPhys degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics
As Head of the University's Astronomy Group, I'm passionate about the ways that astrophysics can advance our knowledge of supermassive black holes and their environment.
I lead the Soft Photonics Systems group and pursue research on soft matter for photovoltaics, life sciences and a new generation of optical instruments.
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An empowering mature student experience at Southampton
David sums up his time so far at Southampton in one word – ‘empowering’.
