Program Overview

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BSc Physics with Astrophysics - 2026 entry

Overview

Our Physics with Astrophysics programmes focus on the core of mainstream physics, but also provide a balanced understanding of modern observational and theoretical astrophysics, from planets and stars to galaxies and cosmology.

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: AAA-ABB
• IB: 36/666-32/655
• BTEC: DDD-DDM
• Contextual offers: A-Level: ABB-ABC, IB: 32/655-28/554, BTEC: DDM-DMM

Course Content

Year 1

• Compulsory modules:
  • PHY1032: Physics of Everyday Life (60 credits)
  • PHY1033: Mathematics Skills (30 credits)
  • PHY1034: Computational Data Analysis (15 credits)
  • PHY1035: Experimental Physics (15 credits)
  • PHY1036: Employability and Professional Skills Development (0 credits)

Year 2

• Compulsory modules:
  • PHY2030: Observing the Universe (15 credits)
  • PHY2039: From Fields to Quanta (60 credits)
  • PHY2040: Mathematics for Physicists (15 credits)
  • PHY2041: Experimental Physics II (15 credits)
  • PHY2042: Employability and Professional Skills Development II (0 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • PHY2027: Scientific Programming in C (15 credits)
  • PHY2029: The Physics of Living Systems (15 credits)
  • PHY2032: Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (15 credits)

Final Year

• Compulsory modules:
  • PHY3052: Nuclear and High Energy Physics (15 credits)
  • PHY3066: Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics (15 credits)
  • PHY3070: Stars from Birth to Death (15 credits)
  • PHY3072: Physics Project (30 credits)
  • PHY3073: States of Matter (15 credits)
  • PHY3074: Employability and Professional Skills Development III (0 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • PHY3051: Electromagnetism II (15 credits)
  • PHY3061: The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues (15 credits)
  • PHY3062: Methods of Theoretical Physics (15 credits)
  • PHY3064: Nanostructures and Graphene Science (15 credits)
  • PHY3068: Principles of Theoretical Physics (15 credits)
  • PHY3075: Introduction to Quantum Technology (15 credits)
  • PHY3220: Fluid Dynamics in Physics and Astronomy (15 credits)
  • PHY3222: Energy, Materials and Sustainability (15 credits)
  • PHY3071: Soft Matter (15 credits)

Course Variants

BSc Physics with Astrophysics, with Study Abroad

• UCAS code: TBC
• Duration: 4 years
• Entry year: 2026
• Campus: Streatham Campus
• Discipline: Physics and Astronomy
• Contact: Enquire online

BSc Physics with Astrophysics, with Professional Placement

• UCAS code: TBC
• Duration: 4 years
• Entry year: 2026
• Campus: Streatham Campus
• Discipline: Physics and Astronomy
• Contact: Enquire online

Fees

• UK students: £9,535 per year
• International students: £30,900 per year

Scholarships

• The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships.

Learning and Teaching

• Learning and teaching at Exeter is undertaken in a variety of ways, ranging from classic style lecturing, weekly problem-solving classes, computing practical sessions, and laboratory sessions.
• You will be fully supported during your journey as a student in a variety of ways, in a friendly and relaxed environment.
• You will have weekly skills development sessions where you will have the chance to develop the transversal skills needed for your academic, personal and professional development.

Your Future

• Employability skills are an integral part of the physics curriculum.
• The flexibility and adaptability of a well-trained physicist is appreciated by employers: they acknowledge the benefits of excellent problem-solving skills, an educated scientific intuition, and the confidence to be able to grasp new concepts quickly.
• Our degree programmes include:
  • A continuous Skills Development programme that will lead to the creation of a professional portfolio
  • Extensive problem-solving skills training
  • Development of group working skills
  • Training in scientific communication
  • Scientific data analysis training.

Career Paths

• The largest proportion of our graduates enter science-based industries in positions involving research and development, production and management.
• Other careers include scientific work in government establishments, hospital physics in the NHS, and technical management in broadcasting and the communications sector.
• Some work in high-tech start-up companies.
• The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers, not only those related to Physics but also in wider fields.
• Examples of roles recent graduates are now working as include:
  • Academic Researcher
  • Actuary
  • Astronomer
  • Chartered and Certified Accountant
  • Cyber Security Professional
  • Engineer
  • Financial Accounts Manager
  • IT Business Analyst and Systems Architect
  • Programmer
  • Software Developer
  • Teacher

Related Courses

• Physics with Astrophysics MPhys
• Physics BSc
• Natural Sciences BSc
• Physics with Biophysics BSc
• Physics with Quantum Technology BSc
• Theoretical Physics BSc

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