| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
Program Overview
Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.
Our course provides a thorough grounding in physics, with astrophysics as a key component. This course is led by an internationally-renowned astrophysics research group and covers a broad range of contemporary astrophysics topics.
In years one and two, you will be introduced to key concepts in astrophysics and cosmology alongside the same core of physics as our Physics degrees. In your third year, you will progress to more advanced topics such as galaxies and high-energy astrophysics.
Your final-year project will be with a member of the astrophysics research group. Our research areas include:
You will have the opportunity to develop a physicist's broad range of skills. These include problem-solving, numeracy, teamwork, and the ability to communicate complicated concepts.
You will also gain the skills needed for astronomical observations and theoretical modelling. These may be used to analyse data from international ground- and space-based observatories.
Join our friendly department with a very active, award-winning student society. Our physics graduates have an excellent record of employment post-study. This is a testament to the value that employers place on the skills you will develop on this course.
Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
Program Outline
Please note:
It is possible that the information shown for future academic years may change due to developments in the relevant academic field. Optional unit availability varies depending on both staffing, student choice and timetabling constraints.
This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.
Year 1 (2024/25 entry cohort)
Students will be offered a blended educational experience with a mix of in person and online teaching. The in person teaching will consist of small group work, laboratory practicals and field work/alternative activities. To achieve the intended learning outcomes across the programme and to satisfy any accreditation requirements, students will be expected to undertake some in person teaching.
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Mathematics for Physics | PHYS10009 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Core Physics I:Mechanics and Matter | PHYS10006 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Core Physics II: Oscillations, Waves and Fields | PHYS10005 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| Stars and Planets 106 | PHYS10600 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Maths with Numerical Modelling for Physics | PHYS10008 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| Practical Physics I | PHYS10007 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
| Certificate of Higher Education | 120 |
Progression/award requirements
Unit Pass Mark for Undergraduate Programmes:
For details on the weightings for classifying undergraduate degrees, please see the Agreed Weightings, by Faculty, to be applied for the Purposes of Calculating the Final Programme Mark and Degree Classification in Undergraduate Programmes.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please refer to the specific progression/award requirements for programmes with a preliminary year of study, the Gateway programmes and International Foundation programmes.
Exit awards
All undergraduate degree programmes allow the opportunity for a student to exit from a programme with a Diploma or Certificate of Higher Education.
Integrated Master's degrees may also allow the opportunity for a student to exit from the programme with an equivalent Bachelor's degree where a student has achieved 360 credit points, of which 90 must be at level 6, and has successfully met any additional criteria as described in the programme specification.
The opportunities for a student to exit from one of the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry with an Award is outlined in the relevant Programme Regulations (which are available as an annex in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes).