Physics and Astronomy celebrates success in the National Student Survey

Student satisfaction in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southampton continues to increase according to the latest 2015 National Student Survey (NSS) results.

Overall student satisfaction now stands at 97 per cent, a rise of three percentage points from 2014 and an increase of 12 percentage points since 2013. Feedback and assessment has also seen a large increase with an exemplary 83 percent score.

Among MPhys Physics and Astronomy students, 100 percent expressed their satisfaction with the quality of their course.

This outstanding performance exceeds University and sector results, placing us 5th among UK physics departments and top within the Russell Group. Professor Jonathan Flynn, Head of Physics and Astronomy, said: “We are delighted to have achieved such excellent NSS results. This is recognition of our continual course development over recent years and our efforts to listen and respond to our students’ opinions and feedback. It shows that our students are increasingly satisfied with the quality of their learning experience. We do not want to rest on success, however, and will continue our efforts and dialogue with our students to help them make the most of their time at university.”

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.