Overview

The Physics with Astrophysics (Hons) course from Nottingham Trent University includes extragalactic astronomy, stellar evolution, cosmology and space science.

Careers and employability

Our graduates have gone on to work for companies and in roles such as:

Aerothermal engineer – Rolls Royce
Scientist training programme – NHS
Wind analyst – Prevailing Ltd
Technical writer – KA Testing Facility
Medical dosimetrist – NHS
Software test engineer – Nikon
Software architect – MHR
Technical Head of Digital Innovations - Uniper Technologies
Car configuration engineer – Jaguar Land Rover
Teacher/lecturer – School, college and university level
Applications engineer – Romax Technology
Technical safety manager - QinetiQ
Graduate physicist – Ultra Electronics Nuclear Control Systems
Public engagement of science officer – Science and Technology Facilities Council
Graduate quantity surveyor – Balfour Beatty
Project manager – Caterpillar Inc.

Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees in areas including Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Quantum Computing and Detector Research.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts of Astronomy and Cosmology

Matter: Evidence for Quantisation

Ideas of Motion – From Galileo to Einstein

Laboratory Instrumentation and Physics Skills

Mathematical Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

62

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 135 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

62

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

120 UCAS tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Physics and Mathematics grade B);

BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM including relevant mathematics and physics modules; and

GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4

Tuition Fees

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17500 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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