Overview

The Physics with Astrophysics degree programme includes a good all-round knowledge of physics, but with a special focus, both theoretical and experimental, upon astrophysics. The astrophysics options and research project enable you to pursue in-depth knowledge of a range of astrophysics topics, including those aligned with the Department's active research groups.

The programme will enable those of you with an interest in astrophysics to learn more about the subject, and provides a suitable basis for postgraduate work in astronomy and astrophysics. In addition, the core physics modules ensure that the degree programme is appropriate for anyone interested in a career in mainstream physics.

You will also get hands-on experience using the Department's suite of optical and radio telescopes. Some of the intruments have also been developed and modified by students during the course of their project work.

Download our booklet Physics Undergraduate degree programmes (PDF , 742kb) for further information.

First year

Second year

Third year

* Compulsory for BSc students and not available for MPhys students
** Compulsory for MPhys students and not available for BSc students

Fourth year

There is a great deal of freedom in the fourth year of the single-subject Physics course. You get to choose 6 modules from the 'Optional modules' column to study alongside your MPhys project work.