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Bachelor of Physics with Astrophysics

Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
3, 4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year physics degree with extra emphasis on planets, Stars and galaxies.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Physics with Astrophysics can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
Interpret evidence
Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Met Eireann
Hospitals
European Space Agency
NASA
Intel
Hewlett Packard
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Astrophysics
Medical physics
Computational physics
Forensic science
Meteorology
Atmospheric physics

Curriculum

Year 1: Physics with Astrophysics and Mathematics plus two other sciences chosen from Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Science and Mathematical Physics. Later years concentrate on physics and astrophysics.

Entry requirements

Academic

Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual) from Level 3 qualifications. GCSE: Applicants will need Maths
Statistics
Or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C
Or equivalents. Subject: Applicants will need Grade B in A level Mathematics and Physics
Or a recognised equivalent
Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual)
Extended degrees 72 points (56 contextual)
GCSE English Language grade 4/C or equivalent
Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, T Levels, BTEC, Scottish/Irish Highers, Access to HE, International Baccalaureate, Or the country-specific equivalent listed on the country pages, Extended degrees (with a foundation year) take lower points, Top-ups need a prior HND/foundation degree, Some courses need GCSE maths or science and portfolios/interviews.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT Not published
PTE Academic Not published
Cambridge Not published
Duolingo Not published

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
GCSEs
IELTS
Country equivalents at) and key dates on the course page. Apply directly via the international application on the course page (choose the start month) or through UCAS. No university application fee is stated. Submit qualifications
English evidence and personal statement. Some courses need a portfolio or interview. Accept the offer and pay the 5
500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£21,500, £19,850 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£32,039 GBP

Program details

Campus	City Campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics
Department	Physics with Astrophysics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360,180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3, 4 years.