Physics with Photonics MPhys
University of Southampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 125 graduates of Physics with Photonics MPhys and other courses in Economics at University of Southampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £31500 | £33000 | £47500 |
25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £37000 | £27500 - £42000 | £34000 - £60000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30101 | £31974 | £42762 |
25-75 percentile range | £25019 - £35263 | £24892 - £42048 | £30343 - £57314 |
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Course Description
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 Centre, one of the world’s leading institutes for photonics research. At Southampton we have a long heritage of discovery and a concentration of expertise in photonics. You’ll also benefit from extensive, state-of-the-art laser laboratories, and learn how to use industry-standard equipment to make optical measurements.
When you graduate you’ll be in a great position to take an industry research and development role, where your knowledge of lasers, optical components and nanofabrication techniques will be in great demand. You’ll also be well equipped for further research at PhD level. Many of our Physics with Photonics students continue their studies within Southampton’s prestigious Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) before going on to successful industry careers.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physics with Photonics MPhys at University of Southampton
33% | Elementary occupations |
19% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
18% | Natural and social science professionals |
8% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
3% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
2% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
2% | Engineering professionals |
2% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Economics
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Qualification requirements
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
If you are not sure that your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Teams.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Physics with Photonics MPhys
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £27400 | year 1 |
International | £27400 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Southampton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Southampton in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #18
- #24
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #8
- #76
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #7
- #105
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About University of Southampton
The University of Southampton, often abbreviated to Soton, is a research university located in Southampton, England. Although the university was founded in 1862, it has only enjoyed full university status from 1952 onwards. The university has five campuses in total, with the main one based in the Highfield area of Southampton.
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Student composition of University of Southampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Southampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Photonics and Optical Physics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Physics with Photonics MPhys | University of Southampton | 82% | 4% | 3% | £9250 | £27400 | 146 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Electronic Engineering with Photonics MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £27400 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Semiconductor Photonics and Electronics MSc (Eng) | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023