Physics with Astrophysics (with a year abroad) (Hons) University of York

Overview

Within the Physics with Physics with Astrophysics (Hons) programme offered at the University of York you'll study the great challenges of cosmology in topics linked with our active research.

To explore the cosmos you'll need to understand the disciplines of physics, from optics to electromagnetism, quantum physics to classical mechanics. 

Careers and skills

Our graduates are sought by employers in a huge range of disciplines. The skills you will learn - analysis, mathematics, problem-solving - are relevant in industries from finance to software development. This is supported by a central careers service, but also within the school through our contacts with industry. Alternatively, many of our graduates progress to postgraduate degrees at York and other leading universities. 

We're committed to supporting our students' career development and employability - it's embedded in our core teaching. We organise activities from careers fairs to leadership building exercises to ensure you're prepared to enter the jobs market with a competitive edge.

Companies that York physics graduates have gone on to work for include: BAE Systems, E.ON, De Vere, The Home Office, Jaguar Land Rover, John Lewis, the Science and Technology Council, and Virgin Money.

Career opportunities

Our graduates are working as:

• accelerator physicist

• engineer

• scientist

• financial coordinator

• IT analyst and consultant

• teacher

• electrical engineer

• environmental modeller

• accountant