Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Study our fascinating solar system, exploring topics including dark matter and black holes on the Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) course. For those with high career aspirations, this Integrated Masters course can give you an extra edge in today’s competitive job market. It will allow you to explore your subject in greater depth, with a specialised final year that leads to a Master of Physics qualification.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics | Duration: 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Calculus, Dynamics, Particles, Waves and the Big Bang, Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics, Research, Analysis and Presentation, Experiments and Discovery; Year 2 core modules: Advanced Mathematics for Physics, Space-Time and Electromagnetism, Theory, Computation and Experiment, Quantum Universe, Semiconductor Physics, Thermal and Nuclear Energy; Year 4 core modules: Cosmology and Stellar Evolution, Solar Physics, Individual Physics Project, Quantum Devices; Year 5 core modules: Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations, Physics Research Project, Advanced Solar Physics, Advanced Space Plasmas. Optional modules include Fluid Dynamics, Dynamical Systems, Satellite Systems and Space Environment.

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Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. Subject Requirements: Applicants will need Grade B in A level Mathematics and Physics, or a recognised equivalent. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. Additional Requirements: International applicants (apart from exempt nationalities) will need an ATAS certificate to enrol on this course. Without this certificate, a visa application will be refused. Please visit: for more information. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: F2W4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSICS3ASR&code2=0015

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