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Physics with Astrophysics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

During your three-year Physics with Astrophysics BSc, you'll specialise in astrophysics and study:
advanced astronomy
stellar structure and evolution
cosmology
high-energy astrophysics and black holes

These modules are unique to our Physics with Astrophysics degrees. But you’ll also study a set of physics modules which are common across our Physics BSc courses.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in our high-spec facilities, developing your practical skills.

By the end of your degree, you’ll have a strong understanding of physics and advanced mathematics. You'll be prepared for a range of careers in research, industry, and beyond.

Flexible degree structure
Our flexible degree structure allows you to tailor your studies. All students follow the same curriculum in Stage 1, and begin to specialise in Stage 2. You can transfer between Physics disciplines until the end of Stage 1. You can also switch between the BSc and MPhys of your chosen discipline until the end of Stage 2:
Physics BSc
Theoretical Physics BSc
Physics with Astrophysics BSc

You'll graduate with an accredited degree and an interdisciplinary skillset in-demand with employers. This course is also ideal for someone interested in pursuing research or further study in physics or mathematics.

Our MPhys degree includes an additional year of advanced study at master’s level, where you will gain a deeper understanding of the subject to prepare you for a career in this challenging field.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F3F5
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
F3F5
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB

AAB including Mathematics and Physics, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking, OR ABB including Mathematics and Physics if a third A level is from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper.

For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element where offered.

Equivalent A level grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
D: 45 credits M: 0 credits P: 0 credits

45 level 3 credits at distinction including Mathematical Studies and Physics. A Newcastle University Mathematics and Statistics pre-entry course may also be required.

Scottish Higher
AAABB

AAABB (combination of Highers and Advanced Highers) with AB at Advanced Higher.

Advanced Higher Physics is preferred. If a candidate is not taking Advanced Higher Physics, we would consider candidates offering Advanced Higher Mathematics AND one of Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Design and Manufacture, Engineering Science or Mathematics of Mechanics on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates must have Higher Mathematics and Physics at grade B or above if either of these subjects are not taken at Advanced Higher.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points

With Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and Physics at Higher Level grade 6.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Candidates will be considered on an individual basis.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, M2

D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics and Physics.

•If you already have, or are taking, the A level (or equivalent) Maths and Science qualifications specified in our entry requirements, you should apply for stage 1 (First Year) entry of the Physics or engineering degree course in which you are interested
•If you have a Maths qualification but will not have it at A level (or equivalent) when you start your degree, you should apply for the relevant degree with Foundation Year. We may give you the opportunity to take the Newcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course* and the option to start in First Year if we think that this will be the best route for you

Additional entry requirements

Other

English language requirements

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Fees and funding

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