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Stefani Petropoulou MPhys Physics with Astronomy, third year PUSH THE FRONTIERS OF PHYSICS

PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 Choosing your university is about more than finding to become almost anything you want to be when a course. It’s about starting the next chapter of your you graduate. EXPLORE YOUR life and taking another step towards becoming the Here at Southampton, you’ll learn from passionate person you want to be. NEW WORLD and supportive lecturers who are working at the At Southampton we share your passion to learn frontiers of physics in quantum physics, particle and encourage your desire to explore and evolve in physics, astronomy, photonics and more. a friendly and vibrant community. OPEN DAYS There will be many opportunities open to you as a Our academics and diverse student community will physics student at Southampton, from placements inspire, challenge and support you. Together we at CERN and Harvard to becoming part of a lively For the latest Open Day dates and can help you make your mark on the world. society, such as Physoc or AstroSoc. information, please go to: Studying Physics and Astronomy is fascinating, Southampton is a place where you can truly make www.southampton.ac.uk/sb/openday and provides the skills and knowledge you need your journey your own. Updates on other ways to visit us can be found at: www.southampton.ac.uk/sb/visitus CONTENTS 06 A global university 10 Our people 12 Your courses 32 Research 34 Your career 38 Your student life 42 Accommodation 44 Applying and funding CHOOSE 46 How to find us SOUTHA MPTON

TAKE A TOUR Can’t wait for an Open Day? Experience Southampton through a virtual tour. Study at prestigious global Find out more and explore: Top 100 Top 20 organisations including www.southampton.ac.uk/sb/virtualopenday global UK university** CERN *QS World University Rankings, 2020 **Complete University Guide, 2020 university* 2 3 WELCOME TO PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

It’s a pleasure to welcome you to Physics and Astronomy at Southampton and to share some of the incredible things that you can look forward to when you study here with us. Your degree will be challenging but fascinating; you’ll use excellent facilities for your practical work and have unique opportunities open to you. But what makes Southampton truly special is our people.

Your teachers here at Southampton A physics degree from Southampton are leading on some of the world’s opens the door to a range of career most innovative and exciting physics opportunities and puts you in a great research programmes, but are also position when you graduate. You might down-to-earth and supportive people. choose to go into academic research, We care about helping the next make your mark using physics and generation of students to become astronomy in industry – or go into excellent physicists and creating a something completely different such happy, exciting and supportive as data science, finance, IT, business or environment for learning. media. Whatever you decide to go on to do, you can be confident that you’ll You’ll benefit from our close links with graduate with the mathematical, international research institutions, analytical, computational and problem giving you the best learning solving skills that will make you highly opportunities whilst you’re here and employable. In addition, your physics the best prospects when you graduate. degree will indicate to employers that Our flagship degrees give you the you are intellectually curious, insightful chance to spend a year at places like and not afraid of a challenge. CERN and the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. There are also I hope you will choose to study with us opportunities to undertake a summer and look forward to welcoming you. placement, travel to the Teide Observatory in Tenerife on a field trip Professor Mark Sullivan or spend six months in industry. Head of Physics and Astronomy Faculty Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

4 5 Southampton is your gateway to the world. We are part of the A GLOBAL Worldwide Universities Explore new cultures through study abroad opportunities and international Network: a collaboration student societies, get advice from our global alumni community, and make of knowledge from friends with people from a multitude of backgrounds. around the world UNIVERSITY Our inspiring academics make a difference on every continent, and our business, government and non-government organisation partners span the globe. A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY A GLOBAL

5 Our network of over 245,000 STUDY ABROAD alumni spans over We have over 190 countries 3 276 exchange links with 227 Around 7,450 partners in 1 2 international students 45 from over countries around the world 130 countries choose to study CONNECTING with us UNIVERSITIES We have strong partnerships with Opportunities for other highly ranked placements at world- universities across renowned organisations the world, including The such as CERN and the Chinese University of Harvard-Smithsonian 4 Hong Kong, Nanyang Center for Astrophyics Technological University in Boston and UC San Diego

Sending 5D data storage Astrophysics in Experimental particle Helping visually impaired Unravelling the 1 devices into space inside 2 the USA 3 physics in Switzerland 4 people explore space 5 mysteries of the the Tesla Roadster Northern Lights Sai Pandian will spend the fourth Alexandra Moor travelled to CERN Our researchers are working with a SpaceX launched one of year of his degree living in Boston, in Geneva for her final year. She blind physicist in South Africa to Our space physicists are Southampton’s 5D data storage USA, working on a research project worked as part of a research team develop a computer package that undertaking expeditions to the crystals into space aboard Elon at the Harvard-Smithsonian improving the simulation of RICH presents numerical data as sound, Arctic to understand the Musk’s Falcon Heavy spacecraft. Center for Astrophysics. detectors, which are used for enabling people with vision loss to mysteries of the Aurora Created using photonics technology, particle identification, as part interpret astrophysical discoveries. Borealis. the crystals contain the text from a of the Large Hadron Collider series of science fiction books and beauty experiment. are the first part of a Solar Library in orbit around the Sun.

@unisouthampton @AstroPhysSoton Follow us for the latest news, research and events at the University 6 7 EXPERIENCE YOUR NEW WORLD

Spend time immersed in a cutting-edge research project WORLD NEW YOUR EXPERIENCE on one of our exciting flagship programmes. You’ll join a prestigious organisation, either in the UK or abroad, working alongside leaders in the field. Your experience will look extremely impressive on your CV, enabling you to stand out from the crowd when you graduate.

Undertaking one of our flagship Particle Physics with a Research degrees will prepare you for whatever Year Abroad your future will bring. You’ll grow both Become part of the international academically and personally, and get a research team at CERN in Geneva, taste of what your career might Switzerland, working at the Large become. Hadron Collider to investigate the If you’re a top-performing student, building blocks of the Universe. you can apply to join one of our Physics with a Year of flagship programmes at the end of Experimental Research your second year. We carefully coordinate your MPhys degree so you Work alongside professional get the knowledge you need in three researchers in the University of years, and can move onto your Southampton’s highly regarded research project in year four. You’ll Quantum, Light and Matter need to show us that you’re achieving research group. first-class results, so we know you’re ready for the challenge. Physics with Industrial Placement

Astrophysics with a Year Abroad You’ll join a company for six months on a paid industrial placement, applying Spend a year at the Harvard- your physics skills and knowledge to a Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics real research and development in Boston, USA – the world’s largest project. centre for the study of our Universe.

Astrophysics with a Year of Research I loved being part of such an international collaboration, Join the Southampton Astronomy with people from around the world often coming in to Group and work with our academics on a real, unsolved problem in discuss ideas or give presentations. When applying for astronomy. PhDs all my interviewers were interested in my project at CERN and the skills I gained there.” Alexandra Moor Particle Physics with a Research Year Abroad, 2019; Physics PhD, University of Cambridge

Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/ phys/flagship

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Dr Elinor Irish Lecturer One of the most rewarding aspects of Elinor’s OUR PEOPLE role is seeing students get so interested in a subject that they want to explore it further in their final-year project – and then go onto Make Southampton the start of your Ò Become part of a research-intensive community where pursue a career in that area. She teaches new world; our community is full our discoveries are having global impact some of our applied physics modules, such as Ò Our world-leading academics will inspire and challenge Medical Physics and Applied Nuclear Physics. of passionate people with the drive Her own research is on the theory of you throughout your studies PEOPLE OUR to change the world through their quantum optics – the interactions between Ò Our graduate mentors can help you develop your skills research and collaborations with global light and matter at the quantum level. For partners. We can help you develop the Ò Feel welcome in your new home among a diverse mix Elinor, the best things about Southampton of people and cultures skills you need for your future. are the combination of excellent teaching and research, and the friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Professor David Smith Liz Bartlett Admissions Tutor MPhys Astrophysics with a Year Abroad, 2009; PhD Physics, 2013; David has had a long career at Southampton due to its Astronomer, European Southern Observatory happy atmosphere and the exciting people he gets to Physics and Astronomy graduate Liz works as an work with. The academic staff within Physics and astronomer at the European Southern Observatory in Astronomy are understanding new things every day and Chile. She uses the Very Large Telescope (VLT) for her seeing students develop into professional physicists. His work, investigating the multi-wavelength properties of main teaching role is leading the third-year experimental some of the biggest stars known. Liz says she wouldn’t laboratories – an optional module where students get to be where she is now without two important do a series of real research projects. In his role as experiences at Southampton: her year abroad at the Admissions Tutor, he meets students and parents at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and the Open Days and Visit Days, answers any questions about astronomy field trip to Tenerife. studying at Southampton and makes decisions around admissions. His research is focused on using laser spectroscopy to study nanostructured materials.

Paul Ettinger Professor Pasquale Di Bari BSc Physics and Electronics, 1980; Director of Programmes International Development Director, Pasquale is responsible for ensuring students have Caffè Nero an excellent learning experience. He holds a feedback After graduating from Southampton, Paul went to lesson in a core lecture every semester, to give work as an engineer in the Sahara desert, which he students an opportunity to share their thoughts on describes as a tremendous experience. After two the course. Based on feedback, Pasquale has recently years, he decided that he wanted to work in introduced a new advanced optional module, Physics general management instead, and worked in of the Early Universe, which is a unique field of study industry for 12 years in various roles. During that in the UK at undergraduate level. Pasquale’s research time he completed an MBA, and through a interests are in physics of the early Universe, neutrino friendship he made on the course he became physics and physics beyond the standard model. His involved in setting up Caffè Nero. The global coffee papers have over 3,000 citations, and he is regularly shop chain is now a household name, with over asked to give plenary talks at international conferences 600 stores and 4,000 members of staff. and seminars. He is also the author of Cosmology and the Early Universe, a core undergraduate textbook. 10 11 Studying physics allows you to channel your curiosity and answer important questions YOUR about the world around us. You can learn about phenomena ranging from time dilation to the birth of stars, and study how the classical rules of behaviour change at the quantum COURSES level. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how the Universe works, put theories to the test in the lab and develop key transferable skills. YOUR COURSES YOUR

Flexible programme Our staff take part in voluntary peer Research-grade Choose Southampton structure observations, so they can learn from facilities one another and build on the feedback. We offer a flexible approach to our Our students benefit from excellent Ò Study a high-quality degree in an internationally degrees so that you can tailor your The Director of Programmes holds student resources and access to recognised research department course to your interests and career a course feedback session in a core research facilities, including: aspirations. You can even choose lecture every semester, giving students Ò Module choice throughout every year of your from a range of innovative cross- the opportunity to give their thoughts Ò a rooftop observatory with two degree enables you to choose modules that disciplinary modules, in subjects such on any aspect of their learning. high-quality telescopes and CCD match your interests and career aspirations as law, business, music, languages or detectors Ò Flagship programmes with prestigious engineering. Ò a specialist photonics laboratory placement opportunities at organisations A rich learning with research-grade laser including CERN and the Harvard-Smithsonian Students normally take eight modules experience equipment each year. These are made up of a mix Center for Astrophysics Ò a £120m Cleanroom Complex of compulsory core modules, as well A typical week as a Physics and Ò We’re one of the few UK universities to as optional modules, from the first Astronomy student will involve much Ò a dedicated physics library and teach general relativity at undergraduate year onwards. The core modules cover more than lectures. spaces for independent study level. And we’re the only UK university to the essential topics required for a Experimental labs enable you to offer an undergraduate degree in physics professional training in physics. As you apply your knowledge using the latest A supportive progress through your degree, you’ll with photonics. apparatus and computer-controlled environment have increasing flexibility to choose Ò Exceptional research-grade facilities equipment. Expert technicians and options. A typical first-year student has We provide a friendly, collaborative academic staff are on hand to support including a rooftop observatory and a 20 contact hours per week. and stimulating environment for specialist photonics laboratory you with your experimental work. In your learning. As all our students study the same fact, the Institute of Physics praised the core modules in years one and two, it’s high level of organisation and facilities When you arrive at Southampton in our undergraduate labs. We make sure there is plenty of support possible to switch to one of our other you’ll be assigned a personal tutor BSc or MPhys physics degrees up to and a highly experienced senior tutor. You’ll attend small-group weekly available for our students through their the end of the second year, provided Your personal tutor will oversee your tutorials and problem solving classes. personal tutor, problem solving classes and you have taken the required optional progress and offer help and advice There’s also the opportunity to go to a weekly drop-in sessions with PhD students.” modules. throughout your degree. Your weekly weekly drop-in session, where our PhD tutorials will be an opportunity to Dr Alberto Politi students will answer any questions you discuss any issues or concerns. As you Admissions Tutor Professionalism in have about your studies. At every stage near the end of your studies, your tutor teaching of your degree you can get one-to-one will be there to provide careers advice, tuition to help you understand any and that all-important reference for Our academics pay as much care and aspect of the physics in your course. your first job. attention to their teaching as they do to their research. We’re keen to share First-year modules help to develop Through the student-run Physics our knowledge and enthusiasm for your problem-solving skills through Society - Physoc - students can help physics with you, and inspire the next mini projects in which you design and support one another, and have fun generation of physicists. your own experiments from scratch. while studying with us. 4th In the second, third and fourth years, in the Russell Group for We expect staff to achieve you’ll start to develop key transferable course satisfaction Our BSc and MPhys membership of the Higher Education skills such as computing, scientific Academy and take a Postgraduate presentation and scientific writing. Guardian University degrees are accredited For more details about Guide, 2020 Certificate in Academic Practice. our courses visit: by the Institute of www.southampton.ac.uk/ Physics phys/courses

12 13 MODULE DESCRIPTIONS 15 Year Year four modules (MPhys) MPhys Synoptic Physics This module revisits the core curriculum of the MPhys degree programme, encouraging understanding and synthesis of ideas from different modules. develop You’ll your ability to solve real-world problems that you’ve never seen before, and finishyour degree programme with a coherent understanding across the breadth of physics. MPhys Project A quarter of the finalyear is dedicated to a major project linked to one of our research groups. This project can be experimental, theoretical or computer based and you can choose from a wide variety of subjects. Recent examples range from laser trapping of nanoparticles, through to aurora studies and examinations of particle physics data. Optional modules The fourth year of an MPhys degree is all about can specialising. You choose from a host of subjects, such as advanced quantum mechanics, particle physics, physics cosmology, of the early Universe, liquid crystals, or space plasma physics. BSc Synoptic Physics This module revisits the core curriculum of the BSc degree programme, encouraging understanding and synthesis of ideas from different modules. develop You’ll your ability to solve real-world problems that you’ve never seen before, and finishyour degree programme with a coherent understanding across the breadth of physics. MPhys 0ptions can You take a variety of options, from nuclear physics through to general relativity and computer modelling. BSc Project This module is dedicated to a major experimental, theoretical or computer-based project. Recent examples of student projects have included detecting lightning strikes from the electro-magnetic excitations in the atmosphere and modelling heavy ion collisions. BSc options In the you third will year, have greater flexibilityto choose options, from computer modelling through to nuclear physics and stellar evolution. there Alternatively, are a wide range of exciting modules you could take outside of physics, in areas such as law oceanography, and languages. Year Year three modules Crystalline Solids Understand the physical characteristics of crystalline materials, including heat superconductivity, capacity and magnetic properties. examine, You’ll for example, how lattice vibrations are quantised as particles called phonons. Nuclei and Particles At the core of every atom are protons and neutrons which are bound together by the strong nuclear force. This module introduces models of the nucleus and examines the discovery of the many elementary particles in particle accelerators. This module looks at the search for a fundamental theory of matter at subnuclear scales. II or Evidence Physics from in Physics Techniques Computer The laboratory module provides hands-on experience to help you to develop a range of skills and techniques, while the computing module develops the use of computers for simulation and data analysis. Computation is often described as the third arm of science after theory and experiment. Atomic Physics Atomic The quantum mechanics of electrons is the key to understanding atoms and molecules. Calculating the energy spectrum of hydrogen atoms from first principles is one of the major triumphs of physics and forms an important part of the module.

Wave Wave physics underlies all physics, from the properties and mechanics of waves and the origins of the processes of refraction, dispersion and interference, to the quantum mechanics of the uncertainty principle. Statistical Mechanics What is the difference between a metal and a non-metal? Why do some materials transfer heat or electricity well, while others don’t? This module looks at this behaviour from the viewpoint of the quantum world of atoms. Supplementary modules Develop your problem-solving skills in problem classes; small-group sessions, where you’ll work on a question related to your also degree. You’ll continue to develop your mathematical skills. Optional modules Opportunities include the study of the Universe on a galactic scale or a look into our use of energy resources on Earth. can You also broaden your interests and select modules from other subject areas, or choose from a range of innovative cross-disciplinary modules. Classical Mechanics Study planetary dynamics, the motion of systems of particles and the strange behaviour of gyroscopes. Physics Wave Year Year two modules Study the fundamental equations that govern electromagnetic force and led to our understanding of light as an electromagnetic wave. Quantum Physics Quantum theory – through uncertainty and probability waves – dominates the atomic realm. This module explores how quantum mechanics works, starting from the Schrödinger equation. Maxwell’s Electromagnetism Maxwell’s Supplementary modules A range of supporting modules introduce you to key mathematical tools and experimental methods in physics. These modules include ‘mini-projects’ that encourage you to think creatively in the lab as well as a computer programming and data analysis module. small-group Weekly tutorials provide an opportunity to discuss course topics. Optional modules Begin your in-depth exploration of a physics topic that interests you, from star and planet formation, to nanotechnology or can photonics. You also pursue your interests outside of physics and such astronomy, as computer science, chemistry, biology, engineering, oceanography, philosophy archaeology, or a foreign language, by choosing options delivered elsewhere in the University. . 2

Year Year one modules 1414 Programming and Data Analysis Programming In this computing module you’ll be introduced to practical programming and data analysis. use You’ll the skills that you learn in this module throughout the rest of your degree to interpret experimental and observational results. Light is an invaluable probe for studying the Universe. This module covers classical light propagation and then explores how a breakdown in the wave description of light led to the concept of photons and ultimately to the quantum mechanical revolution. Waves, Light and Quanta Waves, Energy and Matter Energy The laws of thermodynamics provide a very powerful tool for understanding the properties of matter – from the phases of water to black holes. This module offers an introductionto energy and matter and the inexorable increase of entropy in the Universe. Electricity and Magnetism The interactions of electric charges through electric and magnetic fields provide an excellent example of a fundamental force at work. These interactions, holding atoms together and binding them into everyday are controlled matter, by simple and elegant laws, which are examined in this module.

Motion and Relativity After a look at Newtonian mechanics, this module introduces special relativity and its consequences, including time dilation, length contraction and E=mc MODULE DESCRIPTIONS

MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Key information PHYSICS PHYSICS Key information Duration: Three years Duration: Four years Fees: See page 44 BSC – F300 MPHYS - F303 Fees: See page 44 Typical offers require Typical offers require A levels: AAB-ABB‡, including A levels: AAA-AAB‡, including grades AA-AB in mathematics/ grades AA in mathematics/further further mathematics and physics, mathematics and physics, with a with a pass in the physics practical. pass in the physics practical. An PHYSICS An alternative offer will be made on Choose Southampton Choose Southampton alternative offer will be made on PHYSICS additional qualifications/evidence additional qualifications/evidence e.g. four A levels or grade A in the EPQ Ò Learn about the fundamentals of time, matter and space and explore Ò This four-year degree is the ideal choice for students who want to e.g. four A levels or grade A in IB: Pass, with 34 points overall, with the physical theories that help us to understand our Universe become professional physicists, but is also an excellent foundation for the EPQ 17 at higher level, including 6 points IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, Ò a wide range of other careers at higher level in mathematics† Gain a professional physics training in three years, preparing you with 18-17 at higher level, including and physics or 32 points overall, for your next steps in employment or academia Ò Gain a rigorous scientific training, learning from academics who share 6 points at higher level in both with 16 at higher level, including Ò Choose to switch to the four-year MPhys if you decide you’d like your passion for physics mathematics† and physics‡ † 6 and 5 points at higher level in to deepen your knowledge Ò This degree offers the most flexibility of all our physics and astronomy We accept either of the new mathematics† and physics (any IB maths courses ‡ degrees, enabling you to explore the topics that interest you most, from order) Selection process: UCAS †We accept either of the new quantum mechanics to cosmology application, with an invitation to IB maths courses visit the department and have an Selection process: UCAS Expand your intellectual horizons, Channel your curiosity and investigate optional interview. ‡An optional application, with an invitation to understand the theories that underpin Programme structure the beautiful – and sometimes interview may lead to a lower offer visit the department and have an the Universe and put concepts to the paradoxical – concepts that underpin Our typical entry requirements may optional interview. ‡An optional Year one | Compulsory modules test in the lab. You’ll immerse yourself our understanding of space, time and be subject to change. Before you interview may lead to a lower offer please visit: in fascinating topics such as quantum Ò Electricity and Magnetism matter. You’ll gain new insights into apply, Our typical entry requirements may www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ Ò be subject to change. Before you mechanics, special relativity and the Motion and Relativity phenomena ranging from time dilation entryreq apply, please visit: evolution of galaxies. Follow your Ò Physics Skills I to the birth of stars, and learn how the www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ passions and work towards your Ò Energy and Matter classical rules of behaviour change at entryreq career goals by choosing from a wide the quantum level. You’ll also learn key Ò range of optional modules in every Waves, Light and Quanta transferable skills such as statistical Physics is my passion. year of study. Ò Physics Skills II analysis, computation and coding, It’s a challenging degree, Ò Physics Skills: Programming and communication and project but I greatly enjoy all my We’ll help you to prepare for the Data Analysis management. I lead the third year future with tailored career support, lectures and modules, and Ò Mathematical Methods for Physical Year two | Compulsory modules learning about new topics. experimental laboratories placement opportunities and Scientists 1a With optional modules in every year transferable skills built into our of study, including options from other Ò Electromagnetism My course allows me to – an optional module Ò Mathematical Methods for Physical modules. With a qualification that is subject areas, you can tailor your where students get to do Scientists 1b Ò Quantum Physics pick optional modules respected by employers, and degree to suit your interests. which can be anything from a series of real research Year two | Compulsory modules Ò Classical Mechanics sophisticated maths, computing and philosophy to a language. I projects such as making analytical skills, you’ll be sought after Ò Physics from Evidence I Ò Electromagnetism also have a personal tutor their own high-temperature in a range of professions. Programme structure Ò Wave Physics Ò Quantum Physics who is extremely helpful, superconductors, building Year one | Compulsory modules Ò Statistical Mechanics a laser, or determining the Ò Classical Mechanics and is there to answer any Year three | Compulsory modules mass of cluster galaxies.” Ò Physics from Evidence I Ò Electricity and Magnetism individual queries I have.” Ò Wave Physics Ò Motion and Relativity Ò Nuclei and Particles Professor David Smith Uluk Rasulov Admissions Tutor Ò Statistical Mechanics Ò Physics Skills I Ò Crystalline Solids MPhys Physics, third year Year three | Compulsory modules Ò Energy and Matter Ò Theories of Matter, Ò Waves, Light and Quanta Space and Time Ò Nuclei and Particles Ò Physics Skills II Ò Atomic Physics Ò Crystalline Solids Ò Physics Skills: Programming and Ò Dissertation Find out more Ò Atomic Physics Find out more For more details about your course Data Analysis Year four | Compulsory modules For more details about your course Ò Project such as module information and course Ò Mathematical Methods for Physical such as module information and course structure, visit Ò Project (double module) Scientists 1a structure, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses Ò MPhys Final Year Synoptic www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses Ò Mathematical Methods for Physical Or to have specific questions answered: Examination Or to have specific questions answered: Scientists 1b T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 16 17 Key information PHYSICS WITH PHYSICS WITH Key information Duration: Four years Duration: Four years Fees: See page 44 ASTRONOMY SPACE SCIENCE Fees: See page 44 Typical offers require Typical offers require A levels: AAA-AAB‡,including A levels: AAA-AAB‡, including grades AA in mathematics/further MPHYS – F3FM MPHYS - F3FX grades AA in mathematics/further mathematics and physics, with a mathematics and physics, with a pass in the physics practical. An pass in the physics practical. An PHYSICS WITH ASTRONOMY WITH PHYSICS alternative offer will be made on Choose Southampton Choose Southampton alternative offer will be made on SPACE SCIENCE WITH PHYSICS additional qualifications/evidence additional qualifications/evidence e.g. four A levels or grade A in Ò Investigate awe-inspiring astronomical events and fulfil your Ò Fuel your fascination for space and the technologies we use to e.g. four A levelsor grade A in the the EPQ passion for astronomy investigate it EPQ IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, Ò Ò with 18-17 at higher level, including A field trip to Mount Teide in Tenerife provides opportunities for Explore a range of space-related fields, from the essentials of with 18-17 at higher level, including 6 points at higher level in both observation in a professional observatory astronomy through to satellite design and space weather 6 points at higher level in both mathematics† and physics‡ Ò Join a vibrant community of like-minded astronomers Ò Develop specialist skills and knowledge that will equip you for a role mathematics† and physics‡ † † We accept either of the new in the fast-growing space economy We accept either of the new IB maths courses Ò You’ll be prepared for a career as a professional astronomer, and IB maths courses Selection process: UCAS develop advanced computing and data analysis skills which are Ò A field trip to the University of La Laguna in Tenerife enables students Selection process: UCAS application, with an invitation to valuable in many other careers to work on a space science mission design project application, with an invitation to visit the department and have an visit the department and have an optional interview. ‡An optional In astronomy, the Universe is your Explore the Universe through space optional interview. ‡An optional The table shows the modules that interview may lead to a lower offer laboratory. See physics in action in science – science that uses data interview may lead to a lower offer you’ll take on this degree, in addition Our typical entry requirements may the ultra-extreme conditions that are gathered in space rather than on Our typical entry requirements may to the MPhys Physics compulsory be subject to change. Before you be subject to change. Before you impossible to create here on Earth. Earth. You’ll examine phenomena in apply, please visit: modules. apply, please visit: www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ You’ll learn the science behind the space environment that can only www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ entryreq powerful phenomena such as white be monitored from space, such as entryreq dwarfs, black holes and neutron stars, Programme structure geomagnetic storms and solar wind. the evolution of the Universe, the You’ll also combine your physics formation of galaxies and space Year one | Compulsory modules knowledge with key space engineering On the field trip to Mount weather. Ò Introduction to Astronomy and principles to learn about spacecraft The ability to write a Space Science design. Teide in Tenerife I had the A special feature of this programme dissertation about opportunity to set my own is the study visit to Tenerife, where 12 Year two | Compulsory modules The use of space-based technology is magnetic reconnection – a research question, take my high-performing students get a taste Ò Galaxies expanding, with applications ranging phenomenon of space own data using multimillion- of life as a professional astronomer. from scientific research and Programme structure plasmas – and study the Year three | Compulsory modules The trip includes a week-long stay at environmental monitoring through to euro telescopes and then Year one | Compulsory modules field further has been really analyse and write up my a mountaintop research observatory Ò Photons in Astrophysics broadcasting and security. enjoyable and seeded a long- results. It made me feel like a where students learn to collect data Ò Stellar Evolution Ò Introduction to Astronomy and lasting interest.” using a range of high-tech telescopes. This degree also includes a field trip to Space Science real scientist!” Year four | Compulsory modules Tenerife, where students work on an Year two | Compulsory modules Harry Lewis Sai Pandian You’ll join a vibrant community of Ò Space Plasma Physics intensive one-week space science MPhys Physics with Space Science, MPhys Astrophysics like-minded astronomers. The student mission design project as part of an Ò European Dimension in Space third year Ò Cosmology with a Year Abroad, third year Astronomy Society - AstroSoc -meets international team. stronautics every week to observe the skies, and Year three | Compulsory modules organises astronomy trips and social The table shows the modules that activities. you’ll take on this degree, in addition Ò Advanced Astronautics to the MPhys Physics compulsory Ò Space Plasma Physics modules. Year four | Compulsory modules Ò Spacecraft Orbital Mechanics Find out more and Control Find out more For more details about your course For more details about your course such as module information and course such as module information and course structure, visit structure, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses The global space market www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses Or to have specific questions answered: You can use the on-site Or to have specific questions answered: T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 is set to almost double rooftop observatory for by 2030 T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 E: [email protected] your project work E: [email protected] House of Commons, Space 18 Sector Report, 2017 19 Key information PHYSICS WITH Duration: Four years I would recommend Southampton to new Fees: See page 44 MATHEMATICS Typical offers require students as it is a place where you can really A levels: AAA-AAB‡, including grades AA in mathematics/further MPHYS – F3GC mathematics and physics, with a thrive both academically and socially. I have pass in the physics practical. An PHYSICS WITH MATHEMATICS WITH PHYSICS alternative offer will be made on Choose Southampton been impressed with how the University additional qualifications/evidence e.g. four A levels or A grade in Ò Develop a profound understanding of mathematics, the listens to its students’ views and, as I am a the EPQ fundamental language of theoretical physics, and how to apply IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, it to solve problems in physics and beyond with 18-17 at higher level, including course representative, I get to see this 6 points at higher level in both Ò Learn from both physics and mathematics academics providing mathematics† and physics‡ an in-depth knowledge of both disciplines happen first hand. ” † We accept either of the new Ò Study topics such as general relativity, black holes and IB maths courses gravitational waves Selection process: UCAS Ria Pandit application, with an invitation to Ò Master analytical and computational techniques, opening up a MPhys Physics with Astronomy, fourth year visit the department and have an huge range of career options optional interview. ‡An optional interview may lead to a lower offer Our typical entry requirements may be subject to change. 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Through studying challenging mathematical and computational modules and undertaking research, I have proven that I can come up with original solutions to This degree combines a robust training to the MPhys Physics compulsory complex problems. This has in experimental and theoretical physics modules. with in-depth study in related fields of made me a more confident mathematics. Optional modules enable Programme structure person and helped me you to go deeper into areas of Year one | Compulsory modules acquire my own style of mathematics and physics that interest doing physics.” you, such as quantum physics or Ò Linear Algebra I gravitational waves. Lidia Gomes Da Silva Year two | Compulsory modules MPhys Physics with Mathematics, This degree is delivered in partnership 2019 Ò Partial Differential Equations with Southampton’s highly regarded Ò Vector Calculus and Complex Mathematical Sciences department, Analysis so you’ll learn from experts in both disciplines. Your lecturers will include Year three | Compulsory modules academics from the cross-disciplinary Ò Relativity, Black Holes Find out more Southampton Theory Astrophysics and Cosmology For more details about your course and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre, Ò Numerical Methods such as module information and course who are involved in world-leading structure, visit research in fields where mathematics Year four | Compulsory modules www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses and physics meet, such as particle Ò Modelling with Differential Or to have specific questions answered: physics and cosmology. Equations T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 The table shows the modules that Ò Advanced General Relativity E: [email protected] you’ll take on this degree, in addition 20 21 Key information PHYSICS WITH PHYSICS WITH Key information Duration: Four years Duration: Four years Fees: See page 44 NANOTECHNOLOGY PHOTONICS Fees: See page 44 Typical offers require Typical offers require A levels: AAA-AAB‡, including A levels: AAA-AAB‡, including grades AA in mathematics/further MPHYS – F390 MPHYS - F369 grades AA in mathematics/further mathematics and physics, with mathematics and physics, with a a pass in the physics ractical. An pass in the physics practical. An PHYSICS WITH PHYSICS NANOTECHNOLOGY alternative offer will be made on Choose Southampton Choose Southampton alternative offer will be made on PHOTONICS WITH PHYSICS additional qualifications/evidence additional qualifications/evidence e.g. four A levels or grade A in Ò From the tiny components that make our smartphones work to Ò Discover the world-changing field of photonics (the science of e.g. four A levels or grade A in the EPQ new medical diagnostic tools, nanotechnology continues to light) and apply your physics knowledge to the next generation of the EPQ IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, change the world technologies IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, with 18-17 at higher level, including with 18-17 at higher level, including 6 points at higher level in both Ò On this degree you’ll learn how to manipulate the quantum Ò Study a hands-on degree taught in dedicated undergraduate 6 points at higher level in both mathematics† and physics‡ mechanical properties of materials photonics teaching laboratories mathematics† and physics‡ † † We accept either of the new Ò Join a department with a thriving nanotechnology research hub, Ò Prepare for a career in the UK’s thriving photonics sector, worth We accept either of the new IB maths courses IB maths courses and fantastic facilities for project work over £12bn* Selection process: UCAS Selection process: UCAS application, with an invitation to Ò You’ll be prepared for a career in industry research and development, Ò The University of Southampton has a long heritage of discovery and application, with an invitation to visit the department and have an further study at PhD level or a wide range of other professions a concentration of expertise in photonics visit the department and have an optional interview. ‡An optional optional interview.‡An optional interview may lead to a lower offer Nanotechnology involves the study of From the optical fibres that underpin interview may lead to a lower offer Our typical entry requirements may matter down to the scale of a single the internet to new medical treatments, Our typical entry requirements may be subject to change. Before you be subject to change. Before you apply, please visit: atom. At this scale, materials behave in photonics has transformed our lives. apply, please visit: www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ unusual ways. On this degree, you’ll www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ entryreq study these behaviours and learn how Through a wide choice of photonics- entryreq they can be harnessed for new focused optional modules, including purposes. You’ll be introduced to the MSc-level modules delivered by the fundamental concepts of nanoscience University’s Optoelectronics Research My ambition is to be from year one, building on this in later Centre, you can gain a deep I love studying here, there’s part of a revolution in years with more in-depth study of light understanding of areas of photonics an amazing sense of family the medical methods we and matter interactions, quantum that interest you. These cover the that I feel you don’t get in have today.” devices and nanomaterials. latest developments in fields such as optical fibre technology, fibre sensors other universities. Everyone Madalina Mironiuc You’ll be taught by academics who are Programme structure and telecommunications, photonic Programme structure is super willing to help you, MPhys Physics with making advances in exciting areas, materials and nanophotonics. from the PhD students that Nanotechnology, fourth year including working on ‘atom chips’ for Year one | Compulsory modules Year one | Compulsory modules you get to know through quantum computing and investigating The UK’s thriving photonics sector problem classes and social Ò Introduction to Photonics is worth over £12bn annually, while Ò Introduction to Photonics the properties of carbon nanotubes. events, to the lab technicians across Europe the sector is growing Year two | Compulsory modules You’ll also benefit from our fantastic Year two | Compulsory modules at twice the speed of the overall and lecturers themselves. facilities, which include a £120m Ò Practical Photonics Cleanroom Complex where you can Ò Introduction to the Nanoworld economy.* This degree will prepare Thomas Radford Year three | Compulsory modules conduct your own research. Ò Macromolecules of Life you for a career in this dynamic and MPhys Physics with Photonics, fourth year Ò Quantum Physics well-paid industry. Alternatively, you Ò Light and Matter The table shows the modules that could continue your studies at PhD Ò Dissertation you’ll take on this degree, in addition Year three | Compulsory modules level or use your transferable skills in Year four | Compulsory modules to the MPhys Physics compulsory Ò Light and Matter a wide range of other sectors. modules. Ò MPhys Project Ò Dissertation in Nanotechnology The table shows the modules that Ò Coherent Light, Coherent Matter Year four | Compulsory modules you’ll take on this degree, in addition Find out more to the MPhys Physics compulsory Ò Lasers Ò Nanoscience: Technology and modules. Find out more For more details about your course Advanced Materials For more details about your course such as module information and course such as module information and course structure, visit Ò Advanced Quantum Physics structure, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses Ò Coherent Light, Coherent Matter www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses Or to have specific questions answered: * UK Photonics: The Hidden Economic Engine. Photonics Leadership Or to have specific questions answered: T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 Group, The Future Photonics Hub and Innovate UK Knowledge T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 Transfer Network, 2018 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 22 23 Key information ASTROPHYSICS ASTROPHYSICS Key information Duration: Four years Duration: Four years Fees: See page 44 WITH A YEAR WITH A YEAR OF Fees: See page 44 Typical offers require Typical offers require A levels: AAA-AAB, including A levels: AAA-AAB, including grades AA in mathematics/further ABROAD RESEARCH grades AA in mathematics/further mathematics and physics, with a mathematics and physics, with a pass in the physics practical. An pass in the physics practical. An ASTROPHYSICS WITH A YEAR ABROAD A YEAR WITH ASTROPHYSICS MPHYS – F3FM MPHYS - F3FM RESEARCH OF A YEAR WITH ASTROPHYSICS alternative offer will be made on alternative offer will be made on additional qualifications/evidence additional qualifications/evidence e.g. 4 A-levels or grade A in the EPQ Choose Southampton Choose Southampton e.g. four A levels or grade A in the EPQ IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, Ò Spend your final year immersed in research at the Harvard- with 18-17 at higher level, including Ò Work on a research project alongside our academics within IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, 6 points at higher level in both Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Boston, USA the Astronomy Group here at Southampton with 18-17 at higher level, including † mathematics and physics Ò You’ll work as part of an international research term, gaining Ò Enjoy the challenge of working on a real, unsolved problem 6 points at higher level in both † We accept either of the new the advanced skills and knowledge you need to become a mathematics† and physics in astronomy † IB maths courses professional astronomer or astrophysicist We accept either of the new Selection process: Apply via UCAS Ò Gain incredible research experience which will stand out on IB maths courses to MPhys Physics with Astronomy Ò Your time at Harvard will make your CV stand out to your CV when you graduate Selection process: Apply via UCAS F3FM. Our top students are offered employers in any profession to MPhys Physics with Astronomy the opportunity to switch to F3FM. Our top students are offered Astrophysics with a Year Abroad at This degree is open to our top five You’ll choose an aspect of astronomy Join our Astronomy Group and work You’ll learn new data-analysis the opportunity to switch to the end of their second year Astrophysics with a Year in Research MPhys Physics with Astronomy that interests you and investigate it with our academics on a real research techniques and gain advanced Our typical entry requirements may at the end of their second year. students, who can choose to spend through the analysis of space data, project which could be anything from research experience, giving you a be subject to change. Before you Our typical entry requirements may apply, please visit: their fourth year working on a getting a flavour of PhD-level research. galaxy evolution and active galactic flavour of life as a PhD student. be subject to change. Before you www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ research project at the Harvard- Academics at the CfA offer a wide nucleus, to supernovae and compact Whether you’re interested in a career apply, please visit: entryreq Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics range of research projects, so there’s objects in our own Galaxy. We take in research or want to go onto do www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ (CfA), the world’s largest centre for plenty of scope to find a topic that two of our top-performing MPhys something different, this degree will entryreq the study of the Universe. We are the inspires you; for example, past Physics with Astronomy students onto give you the opportunity to get more only UK university that partners projects have investigated this degree each year, who can choose impactful letters of recommendation From an academic point with the CfA in this way, so it’s a truly supermassive black holes, galaxy to switch to this programme at the from your project supervisors, making In the Astronomy Group, of view, being able to work unique opportunity to gain advanced clusters and star formation. end of their second year. your CV stand out when you apply we are excited about the solely on research and gain research skills. for jobs. possibility of working with new skills has definitely very motivated students. helped me go onto the PhD Programme structure Ò Wave Physics Programme structure Ò Physics from Evidence I We will be tackling very cool I’m doing next. From a life Ò Electromagnetism Ò Wave Physics and challenging projects point of view, getting to live Year one | Compulsory modules Year one | Compulsory modules Ò Quantum Physics Ò Electromagnetism which could potentially be that far away from home Ò Motion and Relativity Ò Motion and Relativity Ò Design and Observation in Ò Quantum Physics published in a prestigious and meet a whole new set of Ò Physics Skills I Ò Physics Skills I Astronomy Ò Design and Observation in scientific journal. You could people was amazing. I had a Ò Electricity and Magnetism Ò Statistical Mechanics Ò Electricity and Magnetism Astronomy finish your degree with a great year.” Ò Mathematical Methods for Physical Year three | Compulsory modules Ò Mathematical Methods for Physical Ò Statistical Mechanics scientific paper on your CV!” Claire Baker Scientists 1a Scientists 1a Ò Crystalline Solids Year three | Compulsory modules Dr Diego Altamirano MPhys Astrophysics Ò Ò Introduction to Astronomy and Introduction to Astronomy and Programme Leader with a Year Abroad, 2017 Space Science Ò Atomic Physics Space Science Ò Crystalline Solids PhD in neurotechnology at Ò Waves, Light and Quanta Ò Photons in Astrophysics Ò Waves, Light and Quanta Ò Atomic Physics Imperial College London Ò Energy and Matter Ò Cosmology Ò Energy and Matter Ò Photons in Astrophysics Ò Physics Skills II Ò Nuclei and Particles Ò Physics Skills II Ò Cosmology Ò Physics Skills: Programming and Ò Theories of Matter, Ò Physics Skills - Programming and Ò Nuclei and Particles Space and Time Ò Data Analysis Data Analysis Ò Theories of Matter, Space and Time Find out more Ò Stellar Evolution Find out more Ò Mathematical Methods for Physical Ò Mathematical Methods for Physical Ò Stellar Evolution For more details about your course Scientists 1b For more details about your course such as module information and course Scientists 1b Ò Computer Techniques Ò Computer Techniques in Physics such as module information and course structure, visit in Physics structure, visit Year two | Compulsory modules Year two | Compulsory modules Year four | Compulsory modules www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses Year four | Compulsory modules www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses Ò Classical Mechanics Or to have specific questions answered: Ò Classical Mechanics Ò Astrophysics Research Project Or to have specific questions answered: Ò Astrophysics Research Project T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 Ò Galaxies Ò Galaxies T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 E: [email protected] Ò Physics from Evidence I E: [email protected] 24 25 Key information PARTICLE PHYSICS PHYSICS WITH A YEAR Key information Duration: Four years Duration: Four years Fees: See page 44 WITH A RESEARCH OF EXPERIMENTAL Fees: See page 44 Typical offers require Typical offers require A levels: AAA-AAB, including A levels: AAA-AAB, including grades AA in mathematics/further YEAR ABROAD RESEARCH grades AA in mathematics/further mathematics and physics, with a mathematics and physics, with a pass in the physics practical. An pass in the physics practical. An PARTICLE PHYSICS WITH A RESEARCH YEAR ABROAD YEAR A RESEARCH WITH PHYSICS PARTICLE MPHYS - F303 RESEARCH EXPERIMENTAL OF A YEAR WITH PHYSICS alternative offer will be made on MPHYS – F303, F390 OR F369 alternative offer will be made on additional qualifications/evidence additional qualifications/evidence e.g. four A levels or grade A in Choose Southampton Choose Southampton e.g. four A levelsor grade A in the EPQ the EPQ Ò Spend a year within a professional research group here at Southampton IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, Ò Spend a year at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, working as part of an IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, with 18-17 at higher level, including international research team working on an experimental research project with 18-17 at higher level, including 6 points at higher level in both Ò Ò Gain a deep understanding of core physics theories, as well as a taste 6 points at higher level in both † Develop a profound knowledge of particle physics, and apply it to † mathematics and physics of PhD-level research mathematics and physics † We accept either of the new your research project at CERN † We accept either of the new IB maths courses Ò This degree provides an exceptional opportunity to gain advanced Ò Your advanced experimental research skills will make you stand out IB maths courses Selection process: Apply via knowledge and experience which will give you a big advantage if from the competition if you apply for a PhD Selection process: Apply UCAS to MPhys Physics F303. Our you choose to apply for a PhD via UCAS to MPhys Physics top students are offered the From ultra-efficient solar cells to You’ll work alongside professional F303, MPhys Physics with opportunity to switch to Particle If you’re one of the top-performing the opportunity to present at external revolutionary quantum computing researchers in our materials and Nanotechnology F390 or MPhys Physics with a Research Year Abroad Physics with Photonics F369. students on our MPhys Physics conferences, and your research could technologies, the closely related fields photonics laboratories, with access to at the end of their second year Our top students are offered the degree, you can apply to join this lead to the publication of your first of nanoscience, photonics and our £120m Cleanroom Complex – Our typical entry requirements may opportunity to switch to Physics be subject to change. Before you programme. You’ll work alongside the scientific paper. quantum physics continue to change one of the best of its kind in Europe. with a Year of Experimental apply, please visit: PhD students at CERN, participating in the world. Offered to top-performing Previous projects have involved Research at the end of their www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ working group sessions with other Your experience at CERN will be students on the MPhys Physics, MPhys exploring the properties of carbon second year entryreq researchers on your project and recognised by research institutions all Physics with Nanotechnology and nanotubes and optimising holograms Our typical entry requirements may presenting your work to colleagues. over the world, opening up a wide MPhys Physics with Photonics for use in quantum computing. be subject to change. Before you range of PhD possibilities. Or if you apply, please visit: degrees, this flagship programme is a Your advanced experimental research Research topics include investigating decide to pursue a different career, www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ chance to undertake an in-depth, skills will give you an advantage if you entryreq the differences between matter and your rigorous physics training will My time at CERN was year-long experimental research decide to apply for a PhD. Or you antimatter, or searching for new prepare you for success in your incredibly exciting, project that will contribute to our could use your physicist’s talent for particles. Some of our students have chosen profession. challenging and busy. understanding of these dynamic fields. analysis, computing and problem I enjoyed working at solving to pursue a career in industry. such a scientifically significant place, which Programme structure Ò Physics from Evidence I Programme structure Year two | Compulsory modules has a collaborative and Ò Wave Physics Ò Classical Mechanics intellectual atmosphere.” Year one | Compulsory modules Year one | Compulsory modules Ò Electromagnetism Ò Physics from Evidence I Ò Motion and Relativity Ò Motion and Relativity William Smith Ò Quantum Physics Ò Ò Physics Skills I Wave Physics MPhys Particle Physics with a Ò Statistical Mechanics Ò Physics Skills I Ò Electromagnetism Research Year Abroad, 2019; Ò Electricity and Magnetism Ò Year three | Compulsory modules Electricity and Magnetism Trainee Patent Attorney Ò Quantum Physics D Young & Co LLP Ò Mathematical Methods for Physical Ò Physics Skills: Scientists 1a Ò Crystalline Solids Programming and Ò Statistical Mechanics Ò Waves, Light and Quanta Ò Atomic Physics Data Analysis Year three | Compulsory modules Ò Advanced Quantum Physics Ò Ò Energy and Matter Mathematical Methods for Physical Ò Crystalline Solids Ò Ò Nuclei and Particles Scientists 1a Physics Skills II Ò Atomic Physics Ò Physics Skills: Programming and Ò Theories of Matter, Ò Waves, Light and Quanta Space and Time Ò Advanced Quantum Physics Ò Data Analysis Ò Energy and Matter Find out more Find out more Ò Particle Physics Ò Nuclei and Particles For more details about your course Ò Mathematical Methods for Physical Ò Physics Skills II For more details about your course Ò Theories of Matter, such as module information and course such as module information and course Scientists 1b Ò Computer Techniques Ò Physics Skills - Programming and structure, visit in Physics Space and Time structure, visit Year two | Compulsory modules Data Analysis www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses Year four | Compulsory modules www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses Year four | Compulsory modules Ò Or to have specific questions answered: Ò Classical Mechanics Mathematical Methods for Physical Or to have specific questions answered: Scientists 1b Ò Quantum, Light and Matter Physics T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 Ò Particle Physics Research Project T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 Research Project E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 26 27 Key information PHYSICS WITH MATHEMATICAL Key information Duration: Four years Duration: Four years Fees: See page 44 INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS Fees: See page 44 Typical offers require Typical offers require A levels: AAA-AAB, including A levels: AAA or AABB, including grades AA in mathematics/further PLACEMENT MMATH – FF34 grades AA in mathematics and mathematics and physics, with a physics, with a pass in the physics pass in the physics practical. An practical. Students taking MPHYS PHYSICS WITH INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT INDUSTRIAL WITH PHYSICS MPHYS MPHYS - F303 PHYSICS MATHEMATICAL alternative offer will be made on STEP, MAT or other additional additional qualifications/evidence qualifications may be given an e.g. four A levels or grade A in alternative offer the EPQ Choose Southampton Choose Southampton IB: Pass, with 36 points overall, IB: Pass, with 36-34 points overall, with 18 points at higher level, with 18-17 at higher level, including Ò As part of your degree you’ll join a company for six months on a paid Ò Students on this course are registered in Mathematical Sciences, but including 6 at higher level in both 6 points at higher level in both industrial placement study modules from both Physics and Astronomy and Mathematical mathematics† and physics mathematics† and physics †Mathematics: Analysis and † Ò Apply your core physics skills to a research and development project in Sciences We accept either of the new Approaches is preferred to IB maths courses a high-tech organisation Ò You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of the forces of nature, Mathematics: Applications and Selection process: Apply via Ò Develop professional skills and commercial awareness that will help you quantum theory and general relativity Interpretation UCAS to MPhys Physics F303. to get an exciting, well-paid job when you graduate Ò Mathematical Sciences has strong links with graduate recruiters across Selection process: UCAS Our top students are offered the application opportunity to switch to MPhys a range of industries including academia, government, analytics, actuary and finance Our typical entry requirements Physics with Industrial Placement at may be subject to change. Before the end of their second year you apply, check our website for Our typical entry requirements may This degree has developed from the specific requirements be subject to change. Before you research of the Southampton Theory, Programme structure and full details apply, please visit: www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ Astronomy and Gravitation (STAG) Year one | Compulsory modules entryreq Research Centre, one of the largest research groups of its kind in Europe. Ò Waves, Light and Quanta You’ll explore mathematical physics in Ò Energy and Matter detail, combining core modules from Ò Motion and Relativity My placement was a great our physics and mathematics degrees, Ò Physics Skills I and benefiting from the expertise of opportunity to experience Ò Physics Skills II STAG researchers. working in a research and Ò Electricity and Magnetism development company. You may specialise in particle physics, Ò Linear Algebra I I was offered a position astronomy, condensed matter theory Open to top-performing students on Ò Linear Algebra II after I graduated and now Programme structure or the formal elements of mathematical the MPhys Physics degree, the MPhys physics. The programme includes a Ò Calculus work as a research engineer; Physics with Industrial Placement is a This programme follows the MPhys final-year project that may be taken Ò Multivariable Calculus I’m currently working on chance to build skills you can only Physics programme throughout, across any of these strands. developing a new range learn in a commercial environment. except for the summer between years Year two | Compulsory modules three and four and semester one of of optics products.” We regularly place students with As a Mathematical Sciences student, Ò Electromagnetism companies such as global radiation year four, which are spent in industry. Sheona Day you’ll benefit from the Mathematics Ò Quantum Physics detection company Symetrica, fibre MPhys Physics with Industrial Student Centre, which offers a Ò Classical Mechanics Placement, 2018; laser specialists NKT Photonics, supportive environment for both Ò Wave Physics Research Engineer, Gill Research and electronics and engineering study and socialising. You can attend & Development consultancy Roke Manor talks, study in small groups or enjoy Ò Statistical Mechanics Research Ltd. activities such as film nights, Ò Vector Calculus and Complex surrounded by like-minded and Variable Unlike the sandwich-year placements supportive students and staff Ò Partial Differential Equations offered by many other universities, members. Find out more this integrated industrial placement Many of our students Year three | Compulsory modules Find out more are employed by their For more details about your course won’t add an extra year to your Ò Atomic Physics For more details about your course such as module information and course studies. You’ll be able to enter the job placement company such as module information and course structure, visit Ò Mathematical Investigation and structure, visit market after four years with real-world when they graduate Communication www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses experience that will impress www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/courses Or to have specific questions answered: employers. Year four | Compulsory modules Or to have specific questions answered: T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 Ò MMath Project E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 28 29 Key information PHYSICS WITH Duration: One year OPTIONAL MODULES Fees: See page 44 FOUNDATION YEAR Typical offers require A levels: ABB† MPHYS – F305 BSC – F301 IB: 32 points† BTEC Level 3 National Extended † PHYSICS WITH FOUNDATION YEAR FOUNDATION WITH PHYSICS Diploma (RQF): DDD Choose Southampton With module choice in every year of your degree, you can shape your studies to your interests MODULES OPTIONAL †Subject restrictions apply and career aspirations. You can study modules within Physics and Astronomy in areas ranging Selection process: UCAS Ò application; additional information Designed for students who have not taken the traditional from astronomy to photonics, or study modules from the wider University in subjects such as may be required, such as a A level subjects for direct entry onto our degree programmes business, law, psychology, engineering or chemistry. mathematics test and/or interview. Ò On completion, choose a physics degree or another programme Our typical entry requirements may from one of our 17 undergraduate degree areas be subject to change. Before you Here are some of the optional modules chosen by students in previous years to give you a apply, please refer to the website Ò Guaranteed accommodation in our halls of residence flavour of the range of topics available. For full details of our optional modules please visit: for the latest information including English language requirements: www.southampton.ac.uk/phys www.southampton.ac.uk/ phys/foundation-year Physics optional modules Wider University Electronics and Ò Introduction to Astronomy and optional modules Computer Science Space Science Psychology Ò Advanced Systems and Ò Introduction to Photonics Ò Developmental Psychology Signal Processing Ò Spacecraft Systems and Design Ò Psychology of Advertising Ò Embedded Processors Ò Linear Algebra I Optoelectronics Research Centre Ò Galaxies Chemistry Ò An Introduction to Ò Practical Photonics Ò Introduction to Chemistry Silicon Photonics Ò Medical Physics Ò Advanced Lasers Ò Introduction to Energy and the Music Environment Ò Composition Fundamentals Aeronautics and Astronautics Ò Introduction to the Nanoworld Ò Jazz Theory Ò Astronautics Ò Photons in Astrophysics Ò Spacecraft Propulsion Ò Stellar Evolution Languages Ò Spacecraft Orbital Mechanics Ò Japanese Language Ò Light and Matter and Control Stage 1A Ò Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology Ò Chinese Language This stimulating year of study is The remaining three or four years are Stage 2B Ò Numerical Methods suitable for UK, EU, international and spent studying your chosen degree, Ò French Language Ò Applied Nuclear Physics mature students who who are highly for example BSc or MPhys Physics. Stage 2B motivated but who don’t have the Ò PHYS3019 Communicating and traditional qualifications of UK The Foundation Year provides an Teaching (undergraduate mathematics and physics A levels. excellent platform for students ambassadors scheme) entering our degree programmes. Ò Advanced Quantum Physics During the Foundation Year you Students who joined a Physics and Ò Space Plasma Physics will build your understanding of Astronomy degree from the mathematics, mechanics, computer Foundation Year have gone on to Ò Coherent Light, programming, electricity and undertake PhDs at a number of Coherent Matter Find out more electronics, and engineering different universities, and enjoy Ò Lasers For more details about your course principles. successful careers in industry. Ò Particle Physics such as module information and course Ò structure, visit Successful completion of the Cosmology www.southampton.ac.uk/phys/ Foundation Year can lead you to a Ò Nanoscience courses place on any one of 17 undergraduate Or to have specific questions answered: degree disciplines, including physics. T: +44 (0)23 8059 9699 E: [email protected]

30 31 MAKING AN IMPACT WITH RESEARCH

Thanks to our research, facilities, experts and connections, WORLD -CLASS RESEARCH -CLASS WORLD you have the opportunity to have unique, hands-on My summer placement within the University’s Integrated experiences and change lives around the world. Nanophotonics Group was an invaluable experience Top 5 and a highlight of my time at Southampton. During department for research my placement I worked in collaboration with PhD output among Russell Group Joining a Russell Group university has Here’s a flavour of some of the research students and post-doctorate researchers. This gave universities many benefits for your education. we’re working on which you could learn me an insight into the practicalities of research and REF 2014 Russell Group universities are about or even become involved with as allowed me to implement the skills I had developed in committed to the highest standards of part of your degree. We are: practical labs modules, but with increased freedom and research and teaching; here at Ò Working with data from the Large Southampton we’re changing the way independence.” Hadron Collider to search for the world and society works. neutrino superpartners Ana Hammer MPhys Physics, fourth year For you, that means being surrounded Ò Adapting an algorithm which is used by trailblazing research. As you’re for monitoring supernovae learning from the people who are Research-grade explosions to detect the early signs facilities making the discoveries, you’ll be taught of skin cancer the most up-to-date knowledge in your include two rooftop Ò Developing X-rays that will enable us lectures and seminars. There are telescopes and a to better see the tiniest details. This opportunities to get involved with photonics laboratory with will have many impacts; from high-tech laser equipment research through your projects or detecting cancers, through to summer placements, and you’ll be able designing aircraft which are fully to access the facilities that we use for carbon fibre. our research. Ò Using new techniques to ‘weigh’ Our history in Physics and Astronomy supermassive black holes 94% spans almost 60 years and we’ve been Ò Reducing the size of a core of Physics and Astronomy instrumental in many major component of quantum technology, research is rated world developments. We created super- which will be found in next- leading or internationally bright, energy efficient LED lights which generation computing and sensors excellent are used by millions of people across the world and our researchers were REF 2014 fundamental in developing the internet as we know it today. More recently our scientists were involved in detecting gravitational waves and light from the collision of two neutron stars for the first time.

Artist’s illustration of two merging neutron stars. Find out more: The narrow beams represent the gamma-ray www.southampton.ac.uk/ burst while the rippling spacetime grid indicates the isotropic gravitational waves that phys/research characterise the merger.

32 33 In my second year I organised a summer internship YOUR CAREER at Roke, supported by the career advisor within Physics and Astronomy. While I was there I asked my line manager if I could do my placement with Roke too, as this was an option as part of my course. The six-month placement must have gone

well as they offered me a job, and I now work as a CAREER YOUR Your future doesn’t start when you graduate; it begins the consultant. I am thankful the University gave me moment you join us at Southampton. A physics degree opens the door to a wide range the opportunity to do the placements as part of of opportunities, from my degree.” research through to roles in industries such as business, Alexi Bullen finance, engineering, MPhys Physics with Industrial Placement, 2018; Consultant at Roke Manor Research law and media. Here are Fast track your ambitions Showcase your potential just some of the jobs our graduates have gone into: Ò Whether you have a plan in mind, Ò Develop transferable skills or you are unsure about where life throughout your physics degree Accountant may take you, our Careers and which are sought after by Acoustician Employability Service can guide employers, such as computational, Air traffic controller and support you at every stage. coding, analytical, communication Astrophysicist Ò Our strong links with business and project management skills. Bioinformatics specialist and highly valued reputation in Ò Boost your employability with a industry means that we provide South East Physics Network Business analyst numerous opportunities to (SEPnet) placement. Together Data analyst help you discover and realise with SEPnet, we help students to Games developer your potential. find paid, eight-week summer Geophysicist Ò Take advantage of work placements. Government science placements, internships and Ò Take advantage of a programme policy officer voluntary roles, and attend our of career-focused sessions in year Journalist careers fairs, one-to-one advice two, designed specifically for Mechanical engineer sessions, and employer-led events. physics students and timetabled Satellite engineer Ò We offer Career Coaching to to fit with your studies. These Science communicator first-generation students, and the include application and interview Software engineer workshops, as well as talks from chance for under-represented Statistician visiting professionals. students to improve social mobility Systems analyst through our Advance Programme. Ò Meet with our Employer Weather forecaster Engagement Officer who provides Ò We have everything you need to Web developer achieve your entrepreneurial dedicated support to physics goals: make the most of available students, from careers advice to funding, attend workshops and CV reviews and help with finding summer schools and access our placements. extensive expertise.

Top 20 96% 2nd of our graduates in the Russell Group UK university targeted were in employment for graduates in by the largest number or further study employment*** of top employers* within six months** Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/

*Graduate Market in 2019, High Fliers Research ** (within six months of completing their degree); DLHE, 2016/17 sb/careers ***HESA DLHE 2016/17, Table 13a (includes both undergraduate and postgraduate graduates) 34 35 BECOMING A MEDICAL PHYSICIST BECOMING A MEDICAL PHYSICIST A MEDICAL BECOMING

I really enjoyed studying physics at Southampton; the core modules were very engaging with excellent teaching – and some great characters – and the labs complemented the core learning well. “The University helped me find a position as a trainee medical physicist on the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP). The STP lasted for three years and I then secured a job as a Clinical Scientist in nuclear medical physics at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. My job role is very varied, which is why I enjoy it so much. I provide radionuclide therapies (a type of radiotherapy) to treat various cancers and other conditions and I support the development of the Hospital’s nuclear medicine imaging service. I also have the opportunity to do research into emerging techniques. “My degree gave me many skills that allowed me to develop as a medical physicist. Firstly the various nuclear and medical physics modules I completed gave me the base knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject, which I have developed throughout my training and career. But more than that, the practical lab courses and the completion of the master’s research project have been invaluable when having to critically analyse results which will impact on patients. Part of my job includes doing some computer programming too, for which I still rely on my notes from the computing lab modules that I undertook as part of my degree. “I really enjoy my job – although I wish I could still be a student at Southampton sometimes!” James Gray MPhys Physics, 2015; Clinical Scientist, Royal Surrey County Hospital

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after the academic interests of all Advice Centre on matters 04 students, through their representation including student finance, housing system, elections and Advice Centre. and academic issues. Ò Physoc promotes physics through Ò Run for one of the positions in the activities such as an annual Nobel Ò Experience Freshers’ – a full Students’ Union’s elections and Prize talk, employer events and programme of activities to help become the voice of students outreach activities. It also has a you settle in. across the University. lively programme of sports Ò Join one of more than 300 clubs activities and socials. and societies, and try everything Sport from archery and performing arts Ò Swim in our six-lane, 25-metre pool Women in science to debating and quidditch. or use the varied fitness equipment Ò We hold Athena SWAN Silver Ò Enjoy food from a Michelin-trained across our nine gyms: six on status and are an Institute of chef at student prices in The campus and three more in the city. Physics Project Juno Ò Your subsidised Sport and Champion, which demonstrates 02 Wellbeing membership gives you our commitment to addressing the access to a host of facilities and under-representation of women in activities across the city including physics and astronomy, and a dry ski slope, athletics track, and encouraging better working free watersports. environments for both women and men. Physoc Your time at Southampton will Ò The Women’s Physics Network Ò As a physics student, you will promotes the career development make your degree a lot more automatically become part of of women in physics. than just a qualification. our student-led physics society.

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01 society in the UK by the Institute of E N D Physics. E R E R C HA R T Campuses Just a few minutes’ walk from Our unique waterfront campus, based We have five campuses in Highfield, and on the edge of at the National Oceanography Centre 03 Southampton, one in Winchester Southampton Common, Avenue Southampton (NOCS), is one of the and one in Malaysia. Each has its own Campus is where you’ll find most of world’s leading research centres for distinct personality and community. our humanities subjects. Avenue the study of ocean and Earth science. houses our state-of-the-art £3m Highfield is our main campus; it is Archaeology building. Winchester School of Art (WSA) home to historic buildings, cutting- is located 12 miles north of 01 Socialising at bars and restaurants. edge research and teaching facilities, Boldrewood Innovation Campus is Southampton, in Winchester city 02 An evening out at Hollywood Bowl. 03 Students performing at live and the Students’ Union, as well as our the base for engineering studies and centre. With creative ambition at its research. Facilities include a driving core, WSA supports students with music events. beautiful green spaces. Highfield is a 04 Westquay shopping centre. hub of activity and the perfect place to simulator, design studios, a 138m cutting-edge resources including study, relax, and socialise. towing tank and our £48m National specialist computer suites, studios, 3D Infrastructure Laboratory. printing, industrial sewing and knitting machines, and more. One of the UK’s leading teaching hospital trusts, University Hospital Set within the EduCity Iskandar Southampton NHS Foundation Trust development in Johor, Southampton Find out more: uni_southampton is the base for the study of medicine Malaysia offers split degrees in www.southampton.ac.uk/ Follow us on Instagram to see and healthcare. several undergraduate Engineering sb/life programmes. Students benefit from more pictures of our campuses 38 39 02 OUR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Join our vibrant and diverse international student community; study, make lifelong COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL OUR friendships and socialise on the south coast of the UK.

We welcome students from over 130 Meet and Greet We also offer a wide range of support countries, including around 7,450 EU We organise a free Meet and Greet programmes to help you prepare and international students. service for all new international and EU for learning in a British academic students in September each year. Our environment and meet your English 01 02 Support and advice representatives meet you at Heathrow language requirements. Our pre- sessional courses help you prepare Living and learning in a different or Gatwick Airport and transport you directly to our campuses. before you start your course, and country is a big step, so we ensure that there is ongoing academic English our international students have all the You can register for the Welcome language support you can access support they need. Programme and Meet and Greet while you study. From ensuring a straightforward service from July. entry process, to offering attractive International Student scholarships to eligible applicants, we English language requirements Accommodation Guarantee can help you settle in to your new life and support If you are an international student, in the UK. You will need to demonstrate that we guarantee you a place in you have sufficient knowledge of the University accommodation, as long as you fulfil the full criteria Meet us in your country English language in order to be able to benefit from all academic activities at of the guarantee, which includes www.southampton.ac.uk/sb/ the University. applying before 1 August each year, meetus and continuing to be classified as For details about English language international for fees purposes. requirements for our courses, visit Our International Office our website. Wherever you are in the world, it is easy to discover how to become a 03 04 part of our community. Our friendly International Office staff regularly Fees 01 Enjoy the buzz of events on travel overseas and within the UK to Highfield Campus. Explore our University We offer fixed fees for international meet potential students at exhibitions 02 Meet with friends between lectures As I was moving away from from home students, so you pay the same annual and events. on Highfield Campus. home for the first time, I was Explore our campuses from fee for the duration of your course. 03 Buy fresh food at the weekly market anywhere in the world using our on Highfield Campus. We are always happy to help and can anxious about almost everything; We also make it easy to pay your Virtual Open Day: fees online, or from your sponsor or 04 Have fun at the silent disco at answer any questions you may have from the weather forecast, to the Freshers’ Ball. about living and studying here. www.southampton.ac.uk/sb/ funder. food! Once in Southampton, I virtualopenday discovered that things aren’t as More information on fees and funding Welcome Programme bad as I had thought! It was sunny, can be found on our website. Every September, we arrange a free and by joining societies Visas Welcome Programme for international I could make even more friends Before you join us, you will need to and EU students, which is designed to find out about the UK’s immigration help you settle into life in the UK and as well as maintain a work-life procedures well in advance of your at the University before your studies balance. And just outside the arrival in the UK. Find out more: begin. Meet other undergraduate campus I could even find kebabs!” www.southampton.ac.uk/ students, attend talks, explore our Our specialist visas team can help sb/international campuses and the city, and more. Stefani Petropoulou advise and support you; you can find MPhys Physics with Astronomy, third year out more on our helpful website. 40 41 ACCOMMODATION 01

Welcome to your home from home. Our accommodation is the ideal place to make new friends, experience student life, grow your confidence, and learn to be independent. ACCOMMODATION

All of our halls provide excellent Just some of the benefits of facilities, a guaranteed offer of living in halls include: *Our guarantee to you accommodation* in your first year at Ò a friendly student community and If you are a registered first-year the University, and 24-hour support competitive prices (which include undergraduate student, new to and advice. utility bills, internet, contents the University, starting a full-time insurance and, for halls in course, with no dependants, you Enjoy living in great locations in Southampton, a Unilink bus pass) will be guaranteed an offer of halls Southampton, with easy access to accommodation as long as you our campuses and facilities. Some are Ò great transport links with our campuses fulfil the full criteria of the within walking distance of Highfield guarantee, which includes Ò Campus, while others are closer to the on-site facilities including common applying before 1 August. vibrant city centre. rooms, launderettes, study and social spaces To uphold the guarantee, in years Stay in one of over You can choose from a range of room Ò year-round, 24-hour support from of exceptional demand, we may types, including en suite or non-en our Student Life team offer accommodation in a twin 01 Work or relax in communal spaces. suite, and catered or self-catered. Ò 24-hour security and CCTV shared room at the start of the 6,400 02 Spacious accommodation at Mayflower Halls. on all sites academic year for a short period 03 There are plenty of communal areas in halls. We also have rooms to suit all 04 Outside space at Glen Eyre. of time. You also have the student rooms needs, including accessible Ò catered and self-catered options opportunity to apply for adapted rooms, couple and family continuing years in halls. accommodation, and spaces 02 03 specifically for mature undergraduate Although this cannot be and postgraduate students. guaranteed, we will always offer students accommodation if we How to apply have availability. You can apply for your accommodation when applications have opened and you have received your formal offer of study with your student identification number (the eight-digit number given to you by the University).

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Tuition fees and funding How and when to apply The University will set fees for 2021/22 Ò Applications should be subject to any conditions imposed by submitted via UCAS government. Currently the tuition fee (www.ucas.com). is £9,250*, but we offer a large number Ò Our institution code is S27 of generous fee waivers and bursaries and our code name is for eligible students. For students from SOTON. lower income families, these financial Ò The applications open in packages will be based on household early September. income supplied to us by the Student Loans Company. Ò The deadline for medicine is EU student fees International student Equivalent to half an A level, an EPQ Physics and Astronomy 15 October. If you are funding your own studies, At the time of print the UK government fixed fees requires students to complete a self- Achievement Award you will need to pay your fees in Ò The equal consideration date has not confirmed whether students International students commencing directed and self-motivated project on advance, or you can choose to pay We are usually able to offer a £5,000 for all other programmes is 15 from the EU will be eligible for UK their programme of study in 2021 will a topic of their choice. your fees in three instalments on the a year scholarship based on a pre- January. (Please note that or international fees. Up-to-date pay the same fixed fee for each year of first day of each term to help spread On most of our courses applicants entrance exam, which is awarded to this does not apply to information about fees can be found their programme, with the exception international applicants.) the cost across the year. offering an EPQ will be made two the top five candidates in the exam. on our website. of programmes where a combination offers – our typical offer based on Students sit the scholarship exam at Ò The deadline for applications Visit our website for the latest of clinical and nonclinical fees apply. In three A levels, and an alternative a Visit Day. At the time of producing is 30 June, although we information on tuition fees before you Channel Islands/ these instances, the non-clinical fixed where, in exchange for an A or A* in this brochure we don’t yet know how strongly advise you to apply submit your UCAS form for entry in the Isle of Man student fees fee will apply for years one and two, the EPQ, we will reduce the A level this will work for our 2021 students as early as possible as some 2021/22 academic year. Students who Channel Islands and Isle of Man students and the clinical fixed fee will apply for requirements by one grade. For due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation courses may no longer have have applied for a deferred place in will be charged the same tuition fee as the remainder of the programme. As example, a typical offer of AAA would but will do our best to find a way. vacancies after the January 2020/21 will be eligible for the 2021/22 UK students. with other UK medical courses, these be made alongside an offer of AAB, Please keep an eye on our website for equal consideration date. tuition fees and support. fees may be subject to an additional plus an A in the EPQ. more information and we will contact International student fees for charge for clinical placement in the applicants when we know more: If you are a UK student starting a higher 2021/2022 We also provide free online support on NHS, decided by the UK Government www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ education course in 2021/22, you can Students commencing a Foundation developing EPQ research projects. apply for loans to help pay for both All programmes in Social Sciences, and undergraduate/money_matters Arts and Humanities: £18,520 per year Year will pay less for their Foundation fees and living costs. For more details, Year than for the rest of their Scholarships and bursaries visit www.southampton.ac.uk/sb/ All programmes in Engineering and integrated degree. We offer a variety of scholarships fees Physical Sciences: £22,760 per year and progression awards to the most Foundation Year in Engineering and EPQ talented students across our subject Physical Sciences, and Environmental Our research-led approach to learning areas. and Life Sciences: £19,500 per year is reinforced in the value we place on We also offer a range of bursaries All programmes in Environmental and an Extended Project Qualification. designed to help UK undergraduate Life Sciences: £22,760 per year As the first university to formally students in the most financial need.** recognise the EPQ in its admissions offer scheme, we have always recognised that skills gathered Find out more: through independent project work and research will enhance and prepare www.southampton.ac.uk/ you for your university experience. sb/fees

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