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MPhys Physics with Photonics

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

4 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

Master of Physics - MPhys

Subject areas

Course Summary

On this MPhys degree you’ll explore photonics - the science of light - while deepening your knowledge in the core areas of physics. An unrivalled range of specialist modules will allow you to fine-tune skills that are in high demand in this well-paid, rapidly expanding industry. According to government agency Innovate UK, the nation’s photonics sector is now worth over £12 billion a year.We’re home to the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) - the largest photonics research institute in the UK.We’re also the only UK university to offer an undergraduate physics degree with photonics and you’ll join a research community with a history of revolutionary discoveries. These include the optical fibres and amplifiers that make the internet possible.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,400

Entry requirements

GCSE English Language (or GCSE English) grade 4/C (or equivalent). Additionally, a GCSE Mathematics grade 4/C (or equivalent) is also typically required.

University information

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and today ranks within the top 17 institutions in the country, according to the 2026 Complete University Guide league table. With eight...more