Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 24 months (2 to 4 years)
- Part-time: 36 months (3 to 7 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
270 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Southampton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Physics
- Astronomy & Space Sciences
Overview
At the University of Southampton, we are ranked in the top 5 Physics and Astronomy departments in the Russell Group for our research output. Our world-leading status has been confirmed in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Features
- You will be supported by a supervisor who'll help you shape your research topic. You'll also join one of our research groups. Being a member of a research group means that interested people are always on hand to hear your ideas, discuss your results and offer help and encouragement.
- You'll be able to attend postgraduate lecture courses, classes and research seminars to broaden your knowledge. There will also be opportunities to attend short courses or summer schools, such as Institute of Physics workshops and NATO Advanced Study Institutes. These bring together experts to give lectures and lead discussions.
- We'll encourage you to travel for conferences and research collaborations at other large laboratories and world-class observatories, such as CERN and The European Southern Observatory in Chile.
- As a newly qualified PhD in Physics, you'll have many career options open to you. Our students head into non-scientific careers, or take up science-based appointments in the UK. Others go one to postdoctoral research, often in the United States, Europe or, increasingly, Japan.
Programme Structure
Main areas of research
- astronomy
- quantum, light and matter
- theoretical particle physics
- astronomy and gravitation
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or an appropriate MSc qualification such as Master of Science in physics or a Master of Physics.
- If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.0 with a 5.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 52,000 AUD / year (≈ 27,300 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Southampton, United Kingdom: 1,328-2,082 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. Please visit the programme website for detailed scholarship information.
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