Astrophysics
The University of EdinburghAstrophysics MPhys is an integrated masters undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 5 years. Graduates earn £31,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA - ABB.
A-Level Entry
AAA - ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£31,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of physics and demonstrates how this knowledge can be applied to the physics of astronomy. Recent astronomical discoveries have made it an increasingly popular area of study.
The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research.
The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the School's research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.
Recently there have been dramatic astronomical discoveries and gathering of large amounts of data. Therefore, this is a very exciting time to study astrophysics.
We try to provide a unique and deep insight into the major scientific controversies of our time.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Physics - MPhys
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
- Subjects
- Physics and astronomy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £31,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ