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University degree

Physics with Astrophysics

University of Sussex
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Apply physics and mathematics to explore the wider Universe. Uncover the latest discoveries and develop specialist skills with an integrated Masters year. Apply physics and mathematics to explore the wider Universe.

Uncover the latest discoveries and develop specialist skills with an integrated Masters year. This integrated Masters course is perfect if you want to develop your skills in physics to gain a deeper understanding of the Universe. It’s particularly relevant if you’re interested in a career in research or industry.

You’ll gain a strong foundation in physics, mathematics and computation, while developing specialist knowledge in areas such as: You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside faculty at the forefront of astrophysics. Their work involves observing the electromagnetic signals from distant sources outside the Milky Way, all the way back to the light echo from the Big Bang. Their collaborations include the James Webb Space Telescope, ESA’s Euclid mission, the Simons Observatory and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument.

This research directly influences your teaching.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts35%
144-159 pts25%
160-175 pts5%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
access4%
otherHE4%
other2%
baccalaureate1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
70%
In work or further study after
70%
In professional / skilled jobs
89%
Continue past first year
92%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£31,000
3 years on
£42,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
92%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching87%
Assessment & feedback72%
Academic support67%
Well organised83%
Learning resources79%
Student community92%
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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 Sussex's own site.
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