Southampton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MPhys Astrophysics with Year Abroad in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton
University of Southampton
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Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,400
(c. USD36,665.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This specialized astrophysics program provides a unique chance to pursue astrophysics studies with an international year. Your fourth year will involve a research initiative at the renowned Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) in Boston, USA. We stand alone among UK universities in offering this exclusive Harvard partnership. This premier program is available to top-performing University of Southampton astrophysics students enrolled in our MPhys Physics with Astronomy program after completing their second year. A highlight includes a two-week expedition to Tenerife for a space mission design workshop. You'll also dedicate a week at an observatory mastering advanced telescope operations.
Throughout your astrophysics studies, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge of:
galactic composition, movement, and surroundings
stellar evolution processes
cosmic radiation generation and observation techniques
space conditions and atmospheric phenomena
contemporary cosmological theories, including dark matter properties
Additionally, you'll explore the scientific principles behind extraordinary cosmic events like white dwarfs, black holes, neutron stars, universal expansion, galactic formation, and space atmospheric disturbances.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A-levels
A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A)
or
AABB-AABC including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A)
A-levels additional information
Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead to a lower offer.
A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed.
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
A-levels with Extended Project Qualification
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to three A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ
A-levels contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme, as follows: AAA or AABC including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A)
International Baccalaureate Diploma - 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
IELTS - overall score 6.5 with other component (reading, writing, speaking, listening - 6.0)
TOEFL iBT- 92
A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A)
or
AABB-AABC including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A)
A-levels additional information
Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead to a lower offer.
A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed.
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
A-levels with Extended Project Qualification
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to three A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ
A-levels contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme, as follows: AAA or AABC including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A)
International Baccalaureate Diploma - 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
IELTS - overall score 6.5 with other component (reading, writing, speaking, listening - 6.0)
TOEFL iBT- 92
Tuition
GBP
27,400