48 monthsProgramme duration
31,300 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.
Our course provides a thorough grounding in physics, with astrophysics as a key component. This course is led by an internationally renowned astrophysics research group and covers a broad range of contemporary astrophysics topics alongside the same core physics subjects as our BSc Physics degree.
In years one and two, you will be introduced to key concepts in astrophysics and cosmology alongside the same core of physics as our Physics degrees. In your third year, you will progress to more advanced topics such as galaxies and high-energy astrophysics.
In your third year, you will undertake a major project or dissertation with a member of the astrophysics research group. Our research specialisms currently include:
In addition to developing the broad skills expected of a physicist (including problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills), you will also gain the skills needed for astronomical observations and theoretical modelling. These may be used to analyse data from international ground- and space-based observatories.
Join our friendly department with an active, award-winning student society. Our graduates have an excellent record of employment across a range of industries. This is a testament to the value that employers place on these skills.
Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
Accreditations
Our Physics with Astrophysics BSc is accredited by IOP.
Our course provides a thorough grounding in physics, with astrophysics as a key component. This course is led by an internationally renowned astrophysics research group and covers a broad range of contemporary astrophysics topics alongside the same core physics subjects as our BSc Physics degree.
In years one and two, you will be introduced to key concepts in astrophysics and cosmology alongside the same core of physics as our Physics degrees. In your third year, you will progress to more advanced topics such as galaxies and high-energy astrophysics.
In your third year, you will undertake a major project or dissertation with a member of the astrophysics research group. Our research specialisms currently include:
- galaxy cluster astrophysics
- galaxy evolution
- black holes and active galaxies
- the formation and atmospheres of extrasolar planets.
In addition to developing the broad skills expected of a physicist (including problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills), you will also gain the skills needed for astronomical observations and theoretical modelling. These may be used to analyse data from international ground- and space-based observatories.
Join our friendly department with an active, award-winning student society. Our graduates have an excellent record of employment across a range of industries. This is a testament to the value that employers place on these skills.
Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
Accreditations
Our Physics with Astrophysics BSc is accredited by IOP.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.
Our course provides a thorough grounding in physics, with astrophysics as a key component. This course is led by an internationally renowned astrophysics research group and covers a broad range of contemporary astrophysics topics alongside the same core physics subjects as our BSc Physics degree.
In years one and two, you will be introduced to key concepts in astrophysics and cosmology alongside the same core of physics as our Physics degrees. In your third year, you will progress to more advanced topics such as galaxies and high-energy astrophysics.
In your third year, you will undertake a major project or dissertation with a member of the astrophysics research group. Our research specialisms currently include:
In addition to developing the broad skills expected of a physicist (including problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills), you will also gain the skills needed for astronomical observations and theoretical modelling. These may be used to analyse data from international ground- and space-based observatories.
Join our friendly department with an active, award-winning student society. Our graduates have an excellent record of employment across a range of industries. This is a testament to the value that employers place on these skills.
Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
Accreditations
Our Physics with Astrophysics BSc is accredited by IOP.
Our course provides a thorough grounding in physics, with astrophysics as a key component. This course is led by an internationally renowned astrophysics research group and covers a broad range of contemporary astrophysics topics alongside the same core physics subjects as our BSc Physics degree.
In years one and two, you will be introduced to key concepts in astrophysics and cosmology alongside the same core of physics as our Physics degrees. In your third year, you will progress to more advanced topics such as galaxies and high-energy astrophysics.
In your third year, you will undertake a major project or dissertation with a member of the astrophysics research group. Our research specialisms currently include:
- galaxy cluster astrophysics
- galaxy evolution
- black holes and active galaxies
- the formation and atmospheres of extrasolar planets.
In addition to developing the broad skills expected of a physicist (including problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills), you will also gain the skills needed for astronomical observations and theoretical modelling. These may be used to analyse data from international ground- and space-based observatories.
Join our friendly department with an active, award-winning student society. Our graduates have an excellent record of employment across a range of industries. This is a testament to the value that employers place on these skills.
Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
Accreditations
Our Physics with Astrophysics BSc is accredited by IOP.
Admission Requirements
67+
6.5+
38+
88+
Typical offer
A-level standard offer: A*AA
A-level contextual offer: AAB
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
• GCSE English Language grade C or 4
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level E.
A-level standard offer: A*AA
A-level contextual offer: AAB
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
• GCSE English Language grade C or 4
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level E.
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
31,300 GBP
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