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Physics with Astrophysics BSc Hons
Study our fascinating solar system, exploring topics including dark matter and black holes on the Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) course.
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Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for Physics with Astrophysics BSc Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Physics and Astronomy and Astronomy at Northumbria University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Physics with Astrophysics BSc Hons at Northumbria University
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo
Subject Requirements:
Applicants will need Grade B in A-level Mathematics and Physics, or recognised equivalents.
GCSE Requirements:
Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
There are no additional requirements for this course.
International Qualifications:
We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.
If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language Requirements:
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
UCAS points for current students on Physics and Astronomy and Astronomy at Northumbria University
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Physics and Astronomy at Northumbria University
member959981
11th June 21
Physics, MPhys FullTime
Excellent course and staff for learning read more
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member1359914
10th June 21
Physics, MPhys FullTime
Teaching ability is mixed. Some excellent, most good and some terrible. There isn’t a lot of range on the course. I have only been able to pick one module and I had only 3 choices. Prepare for a large amount of programming (MATLAB) and prepare to learn how to do it yourself because in my 4 years of using MATLAB I haven’t had one lecturer who’s taught it well read more
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ewanmatheson
16th March 20
Physics, MPhys FullTime
The variety of areas covered by the physics programme will arm you with the tools to venture into any technical discipline of your choosing. For me, I studied two years before going on placement with PepsiCo on a soft matter phyisics role working on food physics, then finished my degree with a project on thin film photovoltaics and have graduated to PhD in solid state hydrogen storage materials. All of these endevours I could not have done if it wasnt for the variety of discipline associated with northumbria physics. read more
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Lucasiago3
6th March 17
Physics, MPhys FullTime
It is a good course and enjoyable, especially in the first year however in the second and third years, there seems to be a much heavier maths and theoretical focus with very little content on space in the second year, regardless of which option you pick. Most of the lecturers are excellent and approachable however some can struggle to communicate clearly at times, there are also few English tutors. read more
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