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University degree

Physics with Astrophysics

University of Northumbria at Newcastle · Newcastle
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Explore the universe of BSc Physics with Astrophysics. Your journey to the stars begins here If you’d like to receive the latest updates from Northumbria about our courses, events, finance & funding then enter your details below. The UK space sector is growing.

Graduates in Physics with Astrophysics have never been more in demand, and at Northumbria you will be learning from the best, in world class learning environments with the aid of the best technology. Choosing Physics with Astrophysics at Northumbria can open up your career possibilities. Physicists are problem solvers, future shapers, and at Northumbria we empower our Physics students to think creatively about how to tackle the challenges we put in front of them.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
64-79 pts9%
80-95 pts30%
96-111 pts23%
112-127 pts17%
128-143 pts9%
144-159 pts6%
160-175 pts4%
176-191 pts1%
How they qualified
85% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel85%
access10%
otherHE10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
40%
In professional / skilled jobs
85%
Continue past first year
100%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£22,000
3 years on
£26,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
100%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching95%
Assessment & feedback90%
Academic support77%
Well organised96%
Learning resources95%
Student community100%
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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 University of Northumbria at Newcastle's own site.
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