Astrophysics (BSc)

Our three year BSc in Astrophysics will give you a deeper understanding of the Universe while developing your skills and knowledge in the core subjects of physics and mathematics.

We’re home to one of the largest astronomy groups in the UK and are proud to have led many new discoveries - from the detection of gravitational waves to the first images of black holes. This same team of academics will shape your learning, giving you an insight into the theoretical physics and mathematical concepts describing space, time, energy and matter, and how to apply these to the cosmos.

Gain core physics and mathematics skills combined with an understanding of observational astronomy and deep dive into the theory of astrophysics.

As well as the confidence to design and conduct your own lab experiments, you'll develop your programming skills. In your final year, you'll align with one of our research groups and carry out a 30-credit Astrophysics project using real-world research data in a subject you're interested in.

An ideal launchpad to become an astrophysicist, this course will also equip you for a career in a wide range of sectors – from data analysis and technology to finance and education. And, if you decide you’re interested in a research career, our flexible degree structure means you can switch to an MPhys before the end of your second year (subject to academic achievement).

Join us and you'll not only develop the highly sought-after problem-solving skills valued by a wide range of employers but become part of a welcoming, inclusive physics and astronomy community with a dynamic student society.

Accreditations

• Institute of Physics (IOP)

International Baccalaureate

34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. To include HL Maths and HL Physics. Applicants taking HL Maths without HL Physics will also be considered normally subject to achieving a grade 6 in HL Maths.

Careers

Career prospects

Physics and Astronomy graduates are highly valued by employers and our students go on to work in a wide range of different fields including research science, medical physics and technology, teaching and finance and banking.

Employers included UK and international universities plus a large range of organisations such as Rolls Royce, European Space Agency, Lockheed Martin, National Instruments and Barclays.

Graduate careers

• research scientist
• research development leader
• medical physicist
• lecturer
• finance and banking
• physics teacher