MMath Mathematical Physics
About this course
Master of Mathematics in Mathematical Physics, a physics and mathematics degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to physical theory. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Environmental Analysis. The programme is delivered jointly by Mathematical Sciences and Physics and Astronomy. The first year covers foundational methods through Calculus I, Calculus II and Linear Algebra I. The second year introduces core theoretical frameworks with Partial Differential Equations, Quantum Physics and Classical Mechanics. The third year incorporates a Mathematics Project alongside optional modules such as Advanced Fluid Dynamics and Stellar Evolution. The final year concludes with an MMath Project and advanced options including Advanced General Relativity and Gravitational Waves.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or AABB including Mathematics and Physics (grade A) IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 points from Higher Level Physics and Mathematics (Preferred Mathematics module is Analysis and Approaches, but Applications and Interpretation is also considered)
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What students say
Based on about 75 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Other Health Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 27%
- South East: 42%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 8%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Core Skills for Mathematicians I
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Energy and Matter
- First Year Mathematics Workshop
- Linear Algebra I
- Linear Algebra II
- Motion and Relativity
- Physics Skills 1
- Physics Skills 2
- Waves, Light and Quanta
- Analysis
- Classical Mechanics
- Core Skills for Mathematicians II
- Partial Differential Equations
- Quantum Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Vector Calculus and Complex Variable Theory
- Wave Physics
- Electromagnetism
- Fields and Fluids
- Mathematics Project
- Advanced Fluid Dynamics
- Advanced Partial Differential Equations
- Atomic Physics
- Complex Analysis
- Complex and Integral Transform Methods
- Crystalline Solids
- Light and Matter
- Mathematical Biology
- Nuclei and Particles
- Numerical Partial Differential Equations
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- Stellar Evolution
- Theories of Matter, Space and Time
- MMath Project
- Advanced General Relativity
- Advanced Partial Differential Equations
- Advanced Quantum Physics
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Cosmology and the Early Universe
- Differential Geometry and Lie Groups
- Gravitational Waves
- Homotopy and Homology
- Modelling with Differential Equations
- Particle Physics
- Quantum Optics
- Structure and Dynamics of Networks
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £55,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Southampton do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Southampton?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.