BSc Physics with Astrophysics (F3F5)

2022 entry
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UCAS code	F3F5
Application method	UCAS
Course duration	3 year(s) full-time
Tuition fees	Fees quoted are for 2021 entry only. Fees for 2022 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2021. Home students: £9,250 per year EU students: £24,700 per year International students: £24,700 per year Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £10,750 per year Further information on tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Location of course	Clifton campus
Part-time study	Part-time study is not available for this course

About BSc Physics with Astrophysics

This course provides a thorough grounding in physics with astrophysics as a key component. It is led by an internationally renowned astrophysics research group and covers a broad range of contemporary astrophysics.

In years one and two the course introduces all of the key concepts in astrophysics and then focuses on cosmology. In year three you will progress to more advanced topics such as galaxies and high-energy astrophysics.

Your final-year project will be with a member of the astrophysics research group. The group currently specialises in cosmology, galaxy cluster astrophysics, galaxy evolution, black holes and active galaxies, and the formation of extrasolar planets.

The course gives you the opportunity to develop a physicist's broad range of skills, including problem solving, numeracy, teamwork and the ability to communicate complicated concepts. You will also gain the skills needed for astronomical observations and analysis of data from international ground- and space-based observatories.

You will join a friendly department with a very active, award-winning student society. Our physics graduates have an excellent record of employment, a testament to the value that employers place on the transferable skills that you gain on this course.

The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.

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Course structure

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Typical offer for BSc Physics with Astrophysics - applicants must meet one of the following

A-level Standard offer	AAA including AA (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	AAB including AA in Mathematics and Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics
Cambridge Pre-U offer	Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
Access to HE Diploma offer	Pass Access to HE Diploma (Engineering, Engineering Science, Maths and Engineering, Science, or Science and Engineering) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. At least 12 graded level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics (excluding Statistics) and 12 graded level 3 credits at Distinction in Physics.
BTEC offer	DDD in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with either Distinction in specified units and A in A-level Mathematics, or AA in both Mathematics and Physics A-levels (in any order). Students taking Applied Science BTEC should apply for Physics with a Preliminary Year of Study.
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and Physics, and Standard Higher: AAAAA
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
European Baccalaureate offer	88% overall, with 9.0, 8.5 in Mathematics and Physics (in any order)
UK qualifications	Further information about UK qualifications
International qualifications	Accepted international qualifications

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements	Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.