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MPhys Astrophysics with Year Abroad

University of Southampton 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
MPhys Bachelor English

Course Overview

Course Overview This flagship MPhys Physics with Astronomy program offers an unparalleled opportunity for top-performing students to study astrophysics with a prestigious year abroad. You will spend your fourth year conducting a research project at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Boston, a unique partnership exclusive to the University of Southampton. Key Program Highlights Exclusive year abroad conducting research at the prestigious Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics A unique two-week field trip to Tenerife for a hands-on space mission design project Practical observatory experience using high-specification telescopes during a dedicated residential week In-depth study of powerful cosmic phenomena including black holes, neutron stars, and galaxy formation An elite program offered only to the best University of Southampton astrophysics students after their second year

Available Intakes

September 2026
CampusHighfield Campus
CitySouthampton
ModeFullTime
Duration48 Months
FeeGBP 27,400

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