Overview

During this Physics with Astrophysics degree at the University of Leicester you will be able to explore topics ranging from the lives and deaths of stars to the formation of galaxies, and from the search for exoplanets to the discovery of black holes.

All Physics students study the same core of fundamental physics and maths, based on Institute of Physics (IOP) 'core of physics' material. This includes classical mechanics, waves and fields, electromagnetism, special relativity, thermodynamics, quantum and atomic physics.

By choosing the Physics with Astrophysics degree you will study these alongside specialist astrophysics options and take part in research projects covering the major areas of astrophysics research, working with the members of the School's two astrophysics research groups.

Careers and employability

In your third year you will have the option to do a ten-week group research project with one of our industrial partners such as Airbus Defence and Space, Jorin Ltd., Domino Printing or Weatherford International.

You will gain invaluable project, budget and team management experience working in a professional environment on a real project.

You can gain first-hand experience of physics education through a final year mentoring scheme with physics teachers in local schools, working for half a day a week over one semester.

They offer a small number of Summer Research Placements: six weeks of paid employment working with the research groups within the School of Physics and Astronomy.

These placements provide excellent experience if you want to go on to a career in academic or industrial research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanics

Electricity and Magnetism

Mathematical Physics

Light and Matter

Waves and Quanta

Physics Skills and Professional Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, 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

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105

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

A/AS-levels: ABB including Physics and Maths. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. General Studies accepted.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction in Maths and Physics Level 3 modules. Plus grade B in Maths A-level.International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, including:

5 in HL Physics and 5 in HL Maths

OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths 'Analysis and Approaches' (SL Maths 'Applications and Interpretation' not accepted)

OR 6 in SL Physics and 6 in HL Maths

HL Maths accepted within both 'Analysis and Approaches' and 'Applications and Interpretation'

BTEC Nationals: Pass Science or Engineering Extended Diploma with DDM, and B at A-level Maths

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Tuition Fees

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25100 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

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