MPhys Astrophysics with Year Abroad
About this course
Master of Physics in Astrophysics with Year Abroad, an astrophysics degree centred on astronomical phenomena, space science, and physical principles. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The course includes a final-year research project. The first year covers foundations through Electricity and Magnetism, Energy and Matter, and Introduction to Astronomy and Space Science. The second year focuses on subjects like Classical Mechanics, Galaxies, and Quantum Physics, alongside Design and Observation in Astronomy. The third year continues with Atomic Physics, Cosmology and the Early Universe, and Stellar Evolution. The final year is centred on the Research Thesis - Astrophysics module.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) or AABB-AABC including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) IB: Pass, with 38-36 points overall, with 19-18 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and 6 at Higher Level in physics
Modules
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Energy and Matter
- Introduction to Astronomy and Space Science
- Mathematical Methods For Physical Scientists 1b
- Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists 1a
- Motion and Relativity
- Physics Skills - Programming and Data Analysis
- Physics Skills 1
- Physics Skills 2
- Waves, Light and Quanta
- Classical Mechanics
- Design and Observation in Astronomy
- Electromagnetism
- Galaxies
- Physics from Evidence I
- Quantum Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Wave Physics
- Atomic Physics
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Cosmology and the Early Universe
- Nuclei and Particles
- Photons in Astrophysics
- Space Plasma Physics
- Stellar Evolution
- Theories of Matter, Space and Time
- Research Thesis - Astrophysics
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for MPhys Astrophysics with Year Abroad at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB.