Student satisfaction increases in Physics and Astronomy

Student satisfaction in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southampton is increasing according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS) results.

94 per cent of Physics and Astronomy final year undergraduates said they were satisfied with the quality of their course, a rise of nine percentage points from 2013. Among MPhys students, 97 per cent expressed their satisfaction with their course.

Professor Phil Charles, Head of Physics and Astronomy, said: “We are delighted that our students are increasingly satisfied with the quality of their learning experience and their course. This is recognition of our continual course development over recent years and our sustained efforts to listen and respond to our students’ opinions and feedback.”

The National Student Survey has been conducted annually since 2005 by HEFCE and IpsosMori and asks final year undergraduates for feedback on their universities and courses. Core questions in the survey cover the student learning experience including: teaching on my course; assessment and feedback; academic support; organisation and management; learning resources; personal development; students’ union and overall satisfaction.