Physics with Astrophysics

University of York
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Physics and astronomy

A-Level Entry

AAB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Astrophysicists look to the skies to discover more about the nature of our Universe.

From the nuclear reactions that power our sun to the mysteries of dark matter, you'll study the great challenges of cosmology in topics aligned with our active research. To explore the cosmos you'll need grounding in many disciplines of physics, from optics to electromagnetism, quantum physics to classical mechanics. You'll gain foundational understanding of fundamental physics, scientific principles and methods. You'll learn key skills for analysing real-life problems, write scientific reports to industry standards, communicate complex concepts, and solve mind-bending astronomical puzzles.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2124 Electronics engineers
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2114 Physical scientists
2129 Engineering professionals
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Physics and astronomy
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000