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Physics with Astrophysics & Cosmology

King's College London · London
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Study Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology MSci at King's College London Our Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology integrated master’s course provides a robust foundation in fundamental aspects of physics, astrophysics and cosmology. You’ll explore topics including special and general relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, the physics of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe. You’ll also be trained in key analytical and practical skills such as problem-solving, creative thinking, team work and data analysis, preparing you for a wide-range of future-facing careers.

You'll join a friendly and supportive department, learning from internationally renowned scientists, including those with links to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, the LIGO gravitational wave observatory and the European Space Agency’s exoplanet exploration project. In your first two years, you'll sample core physics fields and develop experimental techniques through integrated lab work. Your third and fourth years involve applying your knowledge and skills to complex astrophysics or cosmology related projects, and providing you with crucial employability skills.

All our physics degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP). Graduates of accredited degrees are recognised by the IOP as meeting the academic requirements for membership and professional qualifications like Chartered Physicist (CPhys).

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts35%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts20%
176-191 pts5%
192-207 pts20%
208-223 pts5%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
baccalaureate5%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
80%
In professional / skilled jobs
80%
Continue past first year
80%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
After 15 months
£33,500
3 years on
£45,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
80%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback75%
Academic support57%
Well organised72%
Learning resources81%
Student community88%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on King's College London's own site.
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