Physics with Photonics MPhys
University of Southampton
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Discover photonics – the science of light – and apply your physics knowledge to the next generation of technologies. From the optical fibres that underpin today’s global internet to new medical treatments, photonics has transformed our lives. With the application of optical techniques set to increase and a shortage of qualified people to employ, photonics is a great field to study. You’ll be taught by staff at the top of their field – some of whom are based in our Optoelectronics Research ...Read More
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73rd
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CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
17th
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CUG subject ranking
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22nd
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Start date and duration
Start date
23-SEP-24
Full Time
4 Years
Physics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Modules
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.
AAA - A*AA
A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) orAAAB-AABB including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A).Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead to the lower offer. Applicants who have not studied mathematics/further mathematics and/or physics at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.If you are taking an EPQ in addition to three A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ.We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience.Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018
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Source: HESA, 2018
Physics
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The University of Southampton is one of the founding members of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities. There are five campuses in Southampton, as well as Winchester School of Art and the University of Southampton Malaysia, with more than 21,900 students currently enrolled at the university. It is a diverse and friendly institution, situated in one of the most vibrant and exciting cities on the south coast of the UK. Students have a huge choice of excellent courses across a number of fields. Many of the qualifications are considered to be some of the best in the country. The university of Southampton focuses on innovative teaching using the latest research and technologies to help prepare students to learn about the latest research developments as they happen.
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