Astrophysics

Queen Mary University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Queen Mary University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

F52A

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 28,350 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Astrophysics

About

Understanding the origin and evolution of the universe is one of the most exciting and challenging problems in modern science.

In this programme you'll use practical and theoretical approaches to explore the evolution and properties of astrophysical systems. You'll apply the methods used by astronomers to determine the composition and distance of other stars and galaxies. And you'll develop an understanding of the role played by dark matter and dark energy in the large-scale structure of the universe and its accelerating expansion.

Specialist modules focus on cosmology, galaxies, stars and planetary systems and are taught by active researchers involved in high-profile active research projects. Extra option modules provide scope for you to explore topics beyond the core syllabus, providing you with a rounded physics education with a specialist focus.

You'll develop practical skills in lab work and programming that can be applied in commerce, industry or research.

In your final year, you'll further develop your own interests through the completion of an independent research project, supervised by one of the School's astrophysicists.

Professional recognition

This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Astrophysics applies physics and mathematics to understanding astronomical objects such as planets, stars and galaxies, and to the universe as a whole.

Teaching and learning

You'll learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorial classes. Your total teaching time will be around 20 hours per week, but you will be expected to spend time on independent study and coursework or lab reports. Overall, you should be spending 30-40 hours on your studies each week.

Assessment

You will be assessed by various methods depending on the nature of the work being carried out. For example, if the module involves practical work only, the assessment will be based on laboratory reports. For non-practical modules you will be assessed by weekly coursework, termly assignments and an end-of-year examination.

Resources and facilities

The School offers excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including:

teaching laboratories
a rooftop observatory
a dedicated study space for physics students
professional research facilities for use in final-year projects.

View 360 degree videos of some of our Physics spaces here.

Disciplines

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The following Jordanian qualifications will be considered for entry onto a Queen Mary Foundation course:

Tawjihiya

Students who have successfully completed A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate will be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate degrees. We may also consider recognised Foundation qualifications. For individual grade requirements for particular degree programmes please refer to the undergraduate study section of this website.

Career

Many graduates continue their studies with a PhD or MSc, often as a precursor to a career in research. The flexibility of the programme can prepare you for careers in specialist areas of physics and science more widely, if you have a particular area of interest.

Skills developed through studying physics – such as numeracy, data analysis, coding and problem solving – are also highly transferable into other sectors, including energy, business, marketing, engineering, technology, IT and finance.

Recent graduates of the school of Physics and Astronomy have been hired by:

UK Space Agency
JP Morgan Chase & Co. (financial services)
European Astronaut Centre
Airbus (aeronautical)
KPMG (financial services)
CGI (IT consultancy)
Toad A.I.
Goldman Sachs (investment banking)
IBM (technology)
Bank of England (banking)
Baclays Corporate (banking)
UK Government Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy
Tata Consultancy Services
Fidessa (financial services)
Jacobs (engineering and construction)
Kubick (data consultancy)
MediaCom (marketing)
Yobota (banking software)

Career support

The School organises specialist industrial placements for physics and astronomy students. Typically around 20 School of Physics and Astronomy students take advantage of the exclusive work placements. These placements are coordinated by a placement coordinator, who also provides support to students in applying.

Participating companies include small-medium enterprises operating in industries such as technology, energy and defence. Larger companies operating in industries such as aerospace, engineering and research also offer internships as part of the scheme.

We run dedicated weekly advice sessions and events such as software bootcamps and careers focus sessions.

The Queen Mary careers team can also offer:

specialist advice on choosing a career path
support with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs
feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms
interview coaching.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 28,350 / year

How to Apply

Applications for our undergraduate programmes should be made online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)*.

You can choose up to five courses in your UCAS application. You can apply for more than one course offered by a university - just make a separate entry for each choice.

You can only choose four medicine and dentistry courses in your application but you can add a fifth choice as long as it is a different subject.

Our institution code is Q50. You'll need this as well as your UCAS course code, which you can find on your chosen course page from the course finder