Overview

Throughout this Physics with Astro-Physics (Hons) BSc degree from the Queen's University Belfast students undertaking this Physics with Astro-Physics degree at Queen's University Belfast will still obtain a thorough grounding in modern physics, but will also take astrophysics modules that allows them to understand the workings of our Universe.

Career opportunities:

Students are encouraged to apply for summer or extended placements with local companies.

Students can take a year's placement as part of the course or take shorter placements in the summer. A specific training module at Stage 2 is compulsory for students taking a placement year. Employers who specifically seek our Physics students for placements include Seagate and General Electric.

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, 5 years after graduation, Physics graduates earn 15 per cent more on average than other graduates (IFS 2018) with female graduates the 4th highest earners compared to all other subjects (5th for males).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers

Scientific Skills

Computational Modelling in Physics

Mathematical Physics

Astrophysics

Atomic and Nuclear Physics

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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110

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80

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4

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences Natural Sciences View 143 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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110

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80

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4

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level requirements

ABB including Mathematics and Physics

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Mathematics and Physics

Access Course

Successful completion of Access Course with a minimum of 80% in each Level 3 module. Must be relevant Access Course with substantial Mathematics and Physics modules (eg Engineering)

International Baccalaureate Diploma

33 points overall including 6 5 5 at Higher Level including Mathematics and Physics. If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE then Standard Level grade 4 in English would be accepted.

Graduate

A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirements are also met.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28500 GBP / year

≈ 28500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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