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Physics with Astrophysics

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Northumbria University Newcastle

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Study our fascinating solar system, exploring topics including dark matter and black holes on the Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) course.

The UK space sector is growing. Graduates in Physics with Astrophysics have never been more in demand, and at Northumbria you will be learning from the best, in world class learning environments with the aid of the best technology.

Choosing Physics with Astrophysics at Northumbria can open up your career possibilities.

Physicists are problem solvers, future shapers, and at Northumbria we empower our Physics students to think creatively about how to tackle the challenges we put in front of them.

The research strengths of our staff include astro-particle physics and solar physics, as well as quantum devices, smart and nano materials, soft matter, chaos theory and dynamical systems.

This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years
  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
F3F5
Institution code:
N77

Northumbria University, Newcastle has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
F3F5
Institution code:
N77

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 6 other physical sciences courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Northumbria University, Newcastle, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BCC Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. CCD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

97% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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90 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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