MPhys (Hons)Physics with Astrophysics

Study location	United Kingdom, Newcastle City Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	5 years
Study language	English
Awards	MPhys (Hons)
Course code	F2W4

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Mathematics and Physics

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	northumbria.ac.uk/..cs-mphys-ft-uusics3asr

Overview

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Programme structure

Your course in brief

Year 1

Introduces key ideas in physics such as the Standard Model of particle physics, and strengthens your mathematics skills.

Year 2

Focuses on core physics subjects including quantum mechanics, special relativity and electromagnetism. In addition to a deep exploration of these topics, you will also enhance your understanding of advanced mathematics.

Year 3

Optional placement year in industry. This year is an excellent opportunity to gain something extra for your CV, the real-world application and development of your skills and knowledge from industry experience.

Year 4

Involves classes based on our research strengths in solar physics. You will also learn about cosmology and stellar evolution.

Year 5

Is centred on advanced topics in astrophysics and mathematics. These are explored through a Special Topics module and you will also perform a significant piece of independent research as a member of one of our research groups.

Career opportunities

From the first day of your Physics with Astrophysics MPhys to the last, you will be empowered to take responsibility for and develop your own learning. This experience will equip you with a valuable range of transferable skills from the analytical to the practical and interpersonal.

Our industry partners tell us they value highly the analytical skills of Northumbria Physics and Astrophysics students such as estimation, quantitative modelling and statistical analysis, and these skills can be deployed across a wide range of disciplines in addition to research, such as healthcare , energy, electronics and finance.

Whatever you decide to do, you will have a strong employability potential as a result of having acquired the characteristics of a Northumbria graduate. These include the ability to think creatively while at the same time applying rigorous structure to solve complex problems. The integration of a Masters award will provide additional weight to your profile, and a crucial boost to the launch of your career.