Physics
Basic Information
- Course ID
a9e09881-b429-e85b-4e55-fe9301fdeef5- Option ID
bb9f49fb-aae1-48a6-b366-45294531d8ef- Provider
- University of Southampton
- Type
- undergraduate
- Academic Year
- 2026
- Source
- ucas
- Created
- 2/25/2026, 11:05:28 AM
- Updated
- 3/28/2026, 9:35:41 AM
Other Options for this Course
No other options
Listing Data (Raw)
{
"id": "bb9f49fb-aae1-48a6-b366-45294531d8ef",
"duration": {
"quantity": 4,
"durationType": {
"id": "4",
"caption": "Years",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
"features": {
"accelerated": false
},
"location": {
"id": "9a36f07f-2850-4409-a04f-3b1c0a83fd2e",
"url": null,
"name": "Main Site - Highfield Campus",
"ukprn": null,
"address": {
"line1": "Highfield",
"line2": "",
"line3": null,
"line4": "Southampton",
"region": {
"id": "27",
"caption": "South East England",
"mappedCaption": "South East England"
},
"country": {
"id": "000",
"caption": "United Kingdom",
"mappedCaption": "England"
},
"latitude": 50.9340991716,
"postcode": "SO17 1BJ",
"longitude": -1.3957143859
},
"isDefault": false,
"geoLocation": {
"latitude": 50.9340991716,
"longitude": -1.3957143859
},
"tefCodeType": null,
"locationCode": "-",
"googleMapsUrl": null,
"googleMapsParams": null,
"locationCategory": null,
"geoLocationString": "50.9340991716,-1.3957143859"
},
"startDate": {
"date": "14/09/2026",
"nonSpecific": false
},
"studyMode": {
"id": "3",
"caption": "Full-time",
"mappedCaption": "Full-time",
"excludedSchemesForApplication": []
},
"durationRange": null,
"outcomeQualification": {
"caption": "Master of Physics - MPhys"
},
"academicEntryRequirements": {
"qualifications": [
{
"summary": {
"offer": "A*AA - AAA",
"requirements": "A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) \nor\nAAAB-AABB including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A).\n\nOffers 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nStudents who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme."
},
"priority": 2,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "A level"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": null,
"requirements": null
},
"priority": 1,
"notAccepted": true,
"qualificationName": "UCAS Tariff"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "",
"requirements": "We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).\n\nUnless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4\"\n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme."
},
"priority": 6,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Scottish Higher"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": null,
"requirements": null
},
"priority": 5,
"notAccepted": true,
"qualificationName": "Access to HE Diploma"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 1200,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "GCSE/National 4/National 5"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "D",
"requirements": "D*-D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA-A*A in A-level physics and A-level mathematics or further mathematics.\n\nApplicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. Please visit the Foundation Year page for more information.\n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme."
},
"priority": 1117,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "A",
"requirements": "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."
},
"priority": 1145,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Extended Project"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "36 - 38 points",
"requirements": "Pass, with 38-36 points overall, with 19-18 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and 6 at Higher Level in physics\n\nSuccessful 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 and/or physics at Higher Level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. \n\nInternational Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) offer\nOffers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information."
},
"priority": 1141,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "A - B",
"requirements": "A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A).\nor\nA*A-AA from two A-levels including physics and either mathematics or further mathematics and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.\nor \nAAAB-AABB including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A).\nor\nAA from two A-levels including physics and either mathematics or further mathematics, plus grades AB-BB from a third A-level and the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. \n\nA pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year."
},
"priority": 1143,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": null,
"requirements": null
},
"priority": 4,
"notAccepted": true,
"qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "H1, H1, H1, H2, H2, H2 - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2",
"requirements": "H1,H1,H1,H2,H2,H2- H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 including mathematics, applied mathematics and physics.\n\nSuccessful 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. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme."
},
"priority": 1146,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "D* - D",
"requirements": "D*-D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA-A*A in A-level physics and A-level mathematics or further mathematics.\n\nApplicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. Please visit the Foundation Year page for more information. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme."
},
"priority": 1112,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "A - B",
"requirements": "A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) \nor\nA*A-AA from two A-levels including physics and either mathematics or further mathematics and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate \nor \nAAAB-AABB including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) \nor\nAA from two A-levels including physics and either mathematics or further mathematics, plus grades AB-BB from a third A-level and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.\n\nOffers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead 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."
},
"priority": 1144,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "D2, D3, D3 - D3, D3, D3",
"requirements": "D2 D3 D3 - D3 D3 D3 in three Principal subjects including physics (minimum grade D3) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade D3).\n\nSuccessful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead to the lower offer. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. \n\nCambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A, grade M2 can be used in lieu of A Level grade B or M3 can be used in lieu of A level grade C."
},
"priority": 1148,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal"
}
],
"ucasTariffPointsMax": 0,
"ucasTariffPointsMin": 0,
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMax": 0,
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMin": 0
}
}
Detail API Response (Raw)
{
"course": {
"id": "a9e09881-b429-e85b-4e55-fe9301fdeef5",
"cpdFlag": false,
"options": [
{
"id": "bb9f49fb-aae1-48a6-b366-45294531d8ef",
"status": {
"published": true,
"availableForApplication": true,
"applicationStatusSummary": "Available to Apply",
"acceptingApplicationsMessage": null,
"notAcceptingApplicationsMessage": null
},
"cycleId": null,
"modules": "Typical modules include: \n\nYear one: Electricity and Magnetism; Energy and Matter; Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists; Motion and Relativity; Physics Skills; Waves, Light and Quanta; plus additional module options.\n\nYear two: Classical Mechanics; Electromagnetism; Physics from Evidence I; Quantum Physics; Statistical Mechanics; Wave Physics; plus additional module options.\n\nYear three: Atomic Physics; Computer Techniques in Physics; Crystalline Solids; Dissertation; Nuclei and Particles; Physics from Evidence II; Theories of Matter, Space and Time; plus additional module options.\n\nYear four: MPhys Final Year Synoptic Examination; MPhys Project; plus additional module options. \n\nThroughout your degree, you’ll also develop key transferable skills such as problem solving, data analysis and computing, which are sought after by a range employers. During year two, you’ll also have access to a programme of physics-focused career sessions, timetabled to fit in with your studies, which include application and interview workshops as well as talks from visiting professionals.",
"deadline": {
"id": "jan15",
"caption": "14 January",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"duration": {
"quantity": 4,
"durationType": {
"id": "4",
"caption": "Years",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
"features": {
"accelerated": false
},
"location": {
"id": "9a36f07f-2850-4409-a04f-3b1c0a83fd2e",
"url": null,
"name": "Main Site - Highfield Campus",
"ukprn": null,
"address": {
"line1": "Highfield",
"line2": "",
"line3": null,
"line4": "Southampton",
"region": {
"id": "27",
"caption": "South East England",
"mappedCaption": "South East England"
},
"country": {
"id": "000",
"caption": "United Kingdom",
"mappedCaption": "England"
},
"latitude": 50.9340991716,
"postcode": "SO17 1BJ",
"longitude": -1.3957143859
},
"isDefault": false,
"geoLocation": {
"latitude": 50.9340991716,
"longitude": -1.3957143859
},
"tefCodeType": null,
"locationCode": "-",
"googleMapsUrl": "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?zoom=10&size=2048x600&scale=2&markers=size:tiny%7Ccolor:red%7C50.9340991716,-1.3957143859&key=AIzaSyDAC7vZWEFNPF6GFUZvXfO5PRDxdEC0Gc0&signature=jMKtCht-5w3XPCGDkFq-_4jDraM=",
"googleMapsParams": "50.9340991716,-1.3957143859",
"locationCategory": null,
"geoLocationString": "50.9340991716,-1.3957143859"
},
"startDate": {
"date": "14/09/2026",
"nonSpecific": false
},
"studyMode": {
"id": "3",
"caption": "Full-time",
"mappedCaption": "Full-time",
"excludedSchemesForApplication": []
},
"applyCycle": "2026",
"courseFees": [
{
"amount": 9535,
"currency": {
"id": "GBP",
"caption": "£",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeBasis": {
"id": "5",
"caption": "Year 1",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeState": {
"id": "2",
"caption": "Provisional",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeLocale": {
"id": "5",
"caption": "England",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
{
"amount": 9535,
"currency": {
"id": "GBP",
"caption": "£",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeBasis": {
"id": "5",
"caption": "Year 1",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeState": {
"id": "2",
"caption": "Provisional",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeLocale": {
"id": "6",
"caption": "Northern Ireland",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
{
"amount": 9535,
"currency": {
"id": "GBP",
"caption": "£",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeBasis": {
"id": "5",
"caption": "Year 1",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeState": {
"id": "2",
"caption": "Provisional",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeLocale": {
"id": "7",
"caption": "Scotland",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
{
"amount": 9535,
"currency": {
"id": "GBP",
"caption": "£",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeBasis": {
"id": "5",
"caption": "Year 1",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeState": {
"id": "2",
"caption": "Provisional",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeLocale": {
"id": "8",
"caption": "Wales",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
{
"amount": 9535,
"currency": {
"id": "GBP",
"caption": "£",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeBasis": {
"id": "5",
"caption": "Year 1",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeState": {
"id": "2",
"caption": "Provisional",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeLocale": {
"id": "9",
"caption": "Channel Islands",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
{
"amount": 9535,
"currency": {
"id": "GBP",
"caption": "£",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeBasis": {
"id": "5",
"caption": "Year 1",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeState": {
"id": "2",
"caption": "Provisional",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeLocale": {
"id": "10",
"caption": "Republic of Ireland",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
{
"amount": 31000,
"currency": {
"id": "GBP",
"caption": "£",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeBasis": {
"id": "5",
"caption": "Year 1",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeState": {
"id": "3",
"caption": "Set",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeLocale": {
"id": "3",
"caption": "EU",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
{
"amount": 31000,
"currency": {
"id": "GBP",
"caption": "£",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeBasis": {
"id": "5",
"caption": "Year 1",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeState": {
"id": "3",
"caption": "Set",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"feeLocale": {
"id": "4",
"caption": "International",
"mappedCaption": null
}
}
],
"courseType": null,
"entryPoints": [
{
"caption": "Year 1",
"isDefault": true,
"entryPointId": 1,
"minOptionDurationYears": 0
}
],
"durationRange": {
"max": null,
"min": null
},
"admissionTests": [],
"subjectOptions": [],
"useDefaultFees": false,
"providerApplyUrl": "https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page",
"assessmentMethods": "For MPhys programmes, assessment in the first and second year is a mixture of unseen written examinations, marked problem-based coursework and laboratory work. In the third year assessment is mainly by examination, although laboratory-based, computer-based and dissertation modules will use different assessment methods, as appropriate. In the fourth year of the MPhys programmes, laboratory work is replaced by a project which involves continuous assessment, written reports and an oral examination.",
"entryRequirements": null,
"internalReference": null,
"providerCourseUrl": "https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/physics-degree-mphys?utm_source=-UCAS-Course-Collect&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=UG-aggregator&utm_campaign=UG2026",
"professionalBodies": [
{
"id": "1407",
"caption": "Physics, Institute of",
"mappedCaption": null
}
],
"qualificationLevel": {
"id": "RQF_7",
"caption": "RQF Level 7",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"subjectToValidation": false,
"outcomeQualification": {
"id": "404",
"caption": "Master of Physics - MPhys",
"mappedCaption": "Masters degrees"
},
"deferredEntryDisallowed": false,
"additionalFeeInformation": "Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page",
"academicEntryRequirements": {
"noRequirements": false,
"qualifications": [
{
"summary": {
"offer": "A*AA - AAA",
"requirements": "A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) \nor\nAAAB-AABB including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A).\n\nOffers 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nStudents who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme."
},
"priority": 2,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "A level"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": null,
"requirements": null
},
"priority": 1,
"notAccepted": true,
"qualificationName": "UCAS Tariff"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "",
"requirements": "We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).\n\nUnless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4\"\n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme."
},
"priority": 6,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Scottish Higher"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": null,
"requirements": null
},
"priority": 5,
"notAccepted": true,
"qualificationName": "Access to HE Diploma"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 1200,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "GCSE/National 4/National 5"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "D",
"requirements": "D*-D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA-A*A in A-level physics and A-level mathematics or further mathematics.\n\nApplicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. Please visit the Foundation Year page for more information.\n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme."
},
"priority": 1117,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "A",
"requirements": "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."
},
"priority": 1145,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Extended Project"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "36 - 38 points",
"requirements": "Pass, with 38-36 points overall, with 19-18 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and 6 at Higher Level in physics\n\nSuccessful 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 and/or physics at Higher Level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. \n\nInternational Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) offer\nOffers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information."
},
"priority": 1141,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "A - B",
"requirements": "A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A).\nor\nA*A-AA from two A-levels including physics and either mathematics or further mathematics and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.\nor \nAAAB-AABB including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A).\nor\nAA from two A-levels including physics and either mathematics or further mathematics, plus grades AB-BB from a third A-level and the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. \n\nA pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year."
},
"priority": 1143,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": null,
"requirements": null
},
"priority": 4,
"notAccepted": true,
"qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "H1, H1, H1, H2, H2, H2 - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2",
"requirements": "H1,H1,H1,H2,H2,H2- H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 including mathematics, applied mathematics and physics.\n\nSuccessful 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. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme."
},
"priority": 1146,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "D* - D",
"requirements": "D*-D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA-A*A in A-level physics and A-level mathematics or further mathematics.\n\nApplicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. Please visit the Foundation Year page for more information. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme."
},
"priority": 1112,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "A - B",
"requirements": "A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) \nor\nA*A-AA from two A-levels including physics and either mathematics or further mathematics and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate \nor \nAAAB-AABB including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) \nor\nAA from two A-levels including physics and either mathematics or further mathematics, plus grades AB-BB from a third A-level and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.\n\nOffers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead 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."
},
"priority": 1144,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "D2, D3, D3 - D3, D3, D3",
"requirements": "D2 D3 D3 - D3 D3 D3 in three Principal subjects including physics (minimum grade D3) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade D3).\n\nSuccessful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead to the lower offer. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all learners 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 learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. \n\nCambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A, grade M2 can be used in lieu of A Level grade B or M3 can be used in lieu of A level grade C."
},
"priority": 1148,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal"
}
],
"furtherInformation": "If you are not sure that your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Teams.",
"ucasTariffPointsMax": 0,
"ucasTariffPointsMin": 0,
"contextualInformation": "Most of the students who enrolled on this course in previous years met their offer conditions at our published entry criteria, securing their place on their chosen course. We encourage all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, to apply to study with us. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.",
"contextualInformationUrl": "https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/contextual-admissions.page",
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMax": 0,
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMin": 0,
"providerEntryRequirementsUrl": "https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/subjects/physics-astronomy"
},
"additionalEntryRequirements": [],
"englishLanguageEntryRequirements": [
{
"score": 6.5,
"result": null,
"resultDetails": null,
"additionalInformation": "with no component below 6.0",
"englishLanguageRequirement": {
"id": "1",
"caption": "IELTS (Academic)",
"mappedCaption": "IELTS (Academic)"
}
}
],
"minimumAcademicEntryRequirements": null,
"subsequentYearsEntryRequirements": null,
"amsApplicationConfigurationOptions": {
"useAscii": false,
"hasNoVacancies": "False",
"customQuestions": [],
"vacancyStatuses": [
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "eu",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "eu"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "wales",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "wales"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "eng",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "eng"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "int",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "int"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "scot",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "scot"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "ni",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "ni"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "roi",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "roi"
}
],
"hasRestrictedVacancies": "False",
"hasRestrictedEligibility": false,
"restrictedEligibilityUrl": null,
"restrictedEligibilityInfo": null,
"useEnhancedCriminalConvictionCheck": false,
"notAcceptingInternationalApplications": "False"
},
"englishLanguageEntryRequirementInformation": {
"urlField": "https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page",
"urlDescription": "Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements",
"furtherInformation": "All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency."
}
}
],
"suggest": "Physics. University of Southampton. Physics",
"summary": "The four-year MPhys Physics degree is the ideal choice for students who want to become professional physicists. From quantum mechanics to the evolution of the universe, you’ll explore the topics that interest you most at a profound level, learning from experts who share your passion. It's our most flexible degree and you'll be able to choose modules in all four years. All MPhys programmes build on the BSc Physics, allowing for extra specialisation and depth of study. \n\nThis degree is also the pathway to three flagship programmes, which our top students can transfer to in their second year. On the MPhys Particle Physics with a Research Year Abroad flagship degree, students have a unique opportunity to relocate to CERN in Switzerland. The MPhys Physics with a Year of Experimental Research flagship degree enables students to spend their final year immersed in our world-class laboratories. And the MPhys Physics with Industrial Placement flagship degree gives students the opportunity to spend six months working on an original research project in an industrial laboratory.\n\nYou’ll have access to exceptional research-grade facilities, including a rooftop observatory and specialist photonics labs. \n\nYour degree will open the door to a wide range of careers, with recent graduates employed in roles ranging from physicists and engineers, to actuaries and statisticians, scientific journalists and medical researchers. \n\nThis course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.",
"atasFlag": false,
"contacts": [
{
"id": "f62247ad-f697-4299-9401-7dcbbaacf566",
"fax": null,
"email": "AdmissionsUG.EPS@soton.ac.uk",
"phone": "023 8059 4732",
"title": "Undergraduate Admissions - Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences",
"isDefault": false,
"hasCourses": false,
"isClearing": false,
"clearingUrl": null,
"enquiryLink": {
"url": null,
"caption": null
},
"availability": null,
"coursesCount": 0,
"isAdmissions": false,
"socialMediaPresences": []
},
{
"id": "d66e51e8-f8d6-4adf-bb06-8471ce611c09",
"fax": null,
"email": "admissions@southampton.ac.uk",
"phone": "023 8059 4732",
"title": "Clearing and Confirmation Hotline",
"isDefault": false,
"hasCourses": false,
"isClearing": true,
"clearingUrl": "https://www.southampton.ac.uk/clearing",
"enquiryLink": {
"url": "https://app.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/21FO00fmswcy3c00a4h9k0luys",
"caption": "Apply to us in Clearing"
},
"availability": null,
"coursesCount": 0,
"isAdmissions": false,
"socialMediaPresences": []
}
],
"keywords": null,
"provider": {
"id": "0f5d882f-2ebe-1b13-fc9d-98363e55d1d4",
"name": "University of Southampton",
"ukprn": 10007158,
"address": {
"line1": "Highfield",
"line2": "",
"line3": "",
"line4": "Southampton",
"region": {
"id": "27",
"caption": "South East England",
"mappedCaption": "South East England"
},
"country": {
"id": "101",
"caption": "England",
"mappedCaption": "England"
},
"latitude": 50.9340991716,
"postcode": "SO17 1BJ",
"longitude": -1.3957143859
},
"aliases": [],
"logoUrl": "https://d1l6hqpjksdq9d.cloudfront.net/Prod/0f5d882f-2ebe-1b13-fc9d-98363e55d1d4",
"aliasName": "University of Southampton",
"websiteUrl": "www.southampton.ac.uk",
"liveProvider": true,
"providerCode": null,
"providerSort": "Southampton, University of",
"providerUrls": [],
"imageLocation": "silver silver silver-01.png",
"institutionCode": "S27",
"providerShortName": "University of Southampton",
"cukasInstitutionCode": null,
"requireAsciiDocuments": false,
"providerAbbreviatedName": "SOTON",
"aliasNameWithoutApostrophe": "University of Southampton"
},
"subjects": [
{
"id": "1479",
"caption": "Physics",
"mappedCaption": null
}
],
"auditions": [],
"studyType": null,
"department": {
"id": "0389397a-c77e-f59f-2a7c-83c330874a5c",
"name": "Physics and Astronomy"
},
"hecosCodes": [
{
"hecosCode": {
"code": "100425",
"caption": "physics",
"refDataId": "10306"
},
"percentageOfCourse": 100
}
],
"jacs3Codes": [
{
"isMajor": false,
"jacs3Code": {
"id": "F300",
"caption": "Physics",
"mappedCaption": null
}
}
],
"publishEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
"shortTitle": null,
"specialism": {
"primary": [],
"secondary": [],
"specialismStudyTypes": []
},
"visibleEnd": "2027-08-01T08:00:00",
"compositeId": "a9e09881-b429-e85b-4e55-fe9301fdeef5-2026",
"courseTitle": "Physics",
"facultyCode": null,
"routingData": {
"scheme": {
"id": "ucas",
"caption": "UCAS Undergraduate",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"destination": {
"id": "ug",
"caption": "Undergraduate",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
"availableEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
"englishTitle": "",
"publishStart": "2025-04-29T00:00:00Z",
"visibleStart": "2025-04-29T08:00:00",
"taughtInWelsh": false,
"ucasApplyData": null,
"academicYearId": "2026",
"availableStart": "0001-01-01T00:00:00",
"awardingBodies": [],
"applicationCode": "F303",
"courseTitleSort": "Physics",
"abbreviatedTitle": null,
"balanceIndicator": {
"id": "S",
"caption": "Single",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"copyFormRequired": false,
"internalReference": null,
"currentlyInClearing": false,
"ucasTeacherTraining": false,
"degreeApprenticeship": false,
"qualifiedTeacherStatus": null,
"sponsorshipInformation": null,
"internationalInformation": "Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/international/your-country.page",
"courseTitleWithoutApostrophe": "Physics",
"additionalAuditionInformation": null,
"higherTechnicalQualifications": false
},
"version": 128,
"academicYearsInformation": {
"2026": 1
}
}
Normalized Data
{
"scrapedAt": "2026-03-28T09:35:39.773Z",
"scrapedPte": null,
"scrapedUrl": "https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/physics-degree-mphys?utm_source=-UCAS-Course-Collect&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=UG-aggregator&utm_campaign=UG2026",
"scrapedToefl": null,
"scrapedAiUsed": false,
"scrapedFeeRaw": "Fees, costs and funding Tuition fees Fees for a year's study: UK students pay £9,535. EU and international students pay £31,000. What your fees pay for Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and standard exams.Find out how to:pay your tuition feescalculate your student finances Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.Explore:accommodation costsliving costsbudgeting advicefees, charges, and expenses regulations Bursaries, scholarships and other funding If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £36,200 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.Get in touch for advice about student money matters. Scholarships and grants",
"feesConfidence": 1,
"normalizedFees": {
"home": 9535,
"currency": "GBP",
"international": 31000
},
"scrapedAiError": null,
"scrapedDuolingo": null,
"scrapedTemplate": "drupal",
"scrapedCambridge": null,
"scrapedIeltsBand": 6,
"scrapedLangSource": "course_page",
"languageConfidence": 0.9,
"normalizedLanguage": {
"pte": null,
"ielts": {
"overall": 6.5,
"min_component": 6
},
"toefl": null,
"duolingo": null,
"cambridge": null
},
"scrapedLanguageRaw": "English language requirements\nIf English is not your first language, you must show that you can use English to the level we require. Visit our English language pages to find out which qualifications we accept and how you can meet our requirements.\nIf you are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you must get at least the following scores:\nIELTS score requirements\noverall score\n6.5\nreading\n6.0\nwriting\n6.0\nspeaking\n6.0\nlistening\n6.0\nIf you do not meet the English language requirements through a test or qualification, you may be able to meet them by completing one of our pre-sessional English programmes before your course starts.\nYou might meet our criteria in other ways if you do not have the qualifications we need. Find out more about:\nskills you might have gained through work or other life experiences (otherwise known as recognition of prior learning)\nFind out more about our Admissions Policy.\nFoundation year for engineering, physics, maths and geophysics\nA foundation year will give you the skills and knowledge to progress to this course if you don't have the right qualifications for direct entry.\nIt could be the right option if you:\nhave A levels, or equivalent international qualifications, in subjects other than the ones needed for direct entry\nhave international qualifications in relevant subjects but not at A level equivalent\nhave a BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject\nare studying an Access course in a relevant subject\nare a mature stud",
"scrapedIeltsOverall": 6.5,
"scrapedLangSourceUrl": null,
"scrapedTuitionFeeHome": 9535,
"scrapedTuitionFeeIntl": 31000,
"scrapedEntryRequirements": "Typical Offer A*AA-AAA A*AA-AAA View full entry requirements Entry requirements For Academic year 202627 A-levels A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) or AABB-AABC including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) A-levels additional information Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead to a lower offer. A pass in the physics Practical exam is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied mathematics/further mathematics and/or physics at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year More information about A-levels A-levels with Extended Project Qualification If you are taking an EPQ in addition to three A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to"
}