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PhD of Physics and astronomy
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Research degree (PhD) in physics and astronomy at the University of Southampton, built around a supervised research project.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced subject knowledge in Physics and astronomy
- evaluate relevant research and communicate evidence-based academic findings.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include laboratory support
- research assistance and further science study. Careers and professional eligibility depend on individual qualifications and local requirements.
Curriculum
- Research degree centred on one supervised project
- which the applicant either selects from the published PhD project listings or proposes with a research proposal. Study is supported by training workshops
- activities and events
- the project title
- supervisor
- dates and funding are set in each project listing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Undergraduate and
- if held
- master's degree transcripts and certificates
- two academic references
- a personal statement and a research proposal where needed
- English qualification if required.
Accepted academic background
Undergraduate and/or master's degree with a supervisor-agreed project; see project page
Language tests
- IELTS B
- TOEFL iBT F)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
- Research Proposal
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
- academic transcripts
- English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
- portfolio
- or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £27,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | _ |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Postgraduate research (PhD topic area) |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Competitive Southampton scholarships are available to eligible international undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research students. Award values, nationality, degree, subject, entry year and application conditions vary; funding is not guaranteed. |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is £27,900 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS B, TOEFL iBT F).