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 CERN in Switzerland or at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics 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.
Choose from a wide range of degrees in physics and astronomy. Some of our courses are flagship programmes, which allow you to pursue a cutting-edge research project abroad or with a local industrial partner. Places for our flagship programmes are limited, and you can apply for one at the end of your second year. Explore our course pages to find out more.
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.
Student stories
My research year discovery led to my first publication
Martyna’s degree confirmed her passion for research and put her on the path to a PhD
