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Master of Physics with Astrophysics
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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 (2 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.
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 (min 5.5 each component)
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE Academic
- Cambridge
- Duolingo
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Evidence of Previous Qualifications
How to apply
- 1. Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
- GCSEs
- IELTS; country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry) and key dates on the course page. 2. Apply directly via the international application on the course page (choose the start month) or through UCAS; no university application fee is stated. 3. Submit qualifications
- English evidence and personal statement; some courses need a portfolio or interview. 4. Accept the offer and pay the 5
- 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. 5. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary opportunities may exist for eligible applicants at Northumbria University. Award availability, the qualifying intake and program restrictions must be confirmed individually. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £21,500 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,017 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each component), TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge, Duolingo.