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Degree Master
Duration 48 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Physics with Astrophysics at Northumbria University is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Physics with Astrophysics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 48 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Physics with Astrophysics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Calculus
  2. Dynamics
  3. Particles, Waves and the Big Bang
  4. Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics
  5. Research, Analysis and Presentation
  6. Experiments and Discovery

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Standard Entry
GCSE requirements
  • A good GCSE profile is expected including Maths and English Language at minimum grade C or equivalent
UCAS Tariff Points
  • 320 UCAS Tariff points including one or more of the following:
GCE and VCE Advanced Level:
  • From at least 2 GCE/VCE A Levels, including GCE A level Mathematics and Physics at grade B
Edexcel/BTEC National:
  • Distinction, Distinction, Merit including Mathematics and Physics
Scottish Highers:
  • BBBBB at Higher level, BBB at Advanced Higher, including Mathematics and Physics
Irish Highers:
  • AABBB including Mathematics and Physics
IB Diploma:
  • 31 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level
Qualification combinationsThe University welcomes applications from students studying qualifications from different qualification types - for example A level and a BTEC qualification in combination, and if you are made an offer you will be asked to achieve UCAS Tariff points from all of the qualifications you are studying at level 3. Should the course you wish to study have a subject specific requirement then you must also meet this requirement, usually from GCE A level.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Northumbria University

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Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a...

University Profile
  • Start Date September 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 48 months