Overview

Project work may involve analysing data from international facilities such as the Hubble Space Telescope or supercomputing cosmological simulations. Learn more at the Physics with Astrophysics (Hons) course offered by University of Nottingham .

The research activities cover topics ranging from probing quantum mechanics at ultralow temperatures to understanding the largest structures in the universe.

They prepare you for life after university - they have an international Work Experience Showcase, which is an opportunity for you to find out about work experience, and the Faculty of Science Careers Team provides lifelong careers support, expert advice and guidance, individual appointments and help with CVs and job applications.

Career

Physics graduates from Nottingham are in high demand across a wide range of sectors. Approximately 25% of the graduates pursue further studies, including PhD programs and specialised postgraduate courses.

Whether you aim to extend the frontiers of knowledge or lead technological advancements, a physics degree from Nottingham opens doors to numerous career opportunities.

Top graduate destinations include:

BAE Systems
Met Office
National Physical Laboratory
EDF Energy
Experian
Accenture

Recent graduate roles:

Quantum communications engineer
Software engineer
Analyst, Bank of England
NHS scientist training programme
Foundation scientist, Met Office
Government operational research service
BBC broadcast journalist
MSc, aeronautics & space engineering
PhD, theoretical cosmology

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Mathematical Methods and Modelling for Physicists

Electromagnetism and Optics

Stars and Their Exoplanets

Quantum and Statistical Physics

Astrophysics at the Extremes

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 459 other Bachelors in Physics 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

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level and GCSE requirements

A levels
Standard offer: AAA
Contextual offer: AAB
Required subjects
Including AA in A level maths and physics.
A pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately.
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, leisure studies, functional skills, global perspectives
GCSEs
GCSE English language 4 (C)
IB requirements
IB score
34 points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates
IB requirements
HL6 in physics and HL6 in mathematics analysis and approaches

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Tuition Fees

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10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

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International: To be confirmed

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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