Physics with Astronomy BSc (Hons) or MPhys – 2020 entry

Our BSc and MPhys Physics with Astronomy courses will teach you about our place in the cosmos. You’ll learn about cutting-edge theories of the origin of the Universe and life itself, and have the opportunity to undertake original research with leading scientists in the field. The courses will also open the door to a wealth of opportunities in industry, academia, finance, data science and the technology industry.

We’re home to fantastic astronomy facilities, including our own teaching and outreach telescopes that you’ll use to get hands-on observation experience, as well as high performance computing and GPU clusters.

You’ll be taught by leading researchers in exciting fields of research such as the nature of black holes and dark matter.

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.

BSc (Hons):
ABB
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

MPhys (Hons):
AAA - AAB
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

BSc (Hons) with foundation year:
CCC - (including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry).
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

BSc (Hons) - Institute of Physics (IOP)
Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

MPhys - Institute of Physics (IOP)
Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.