UndergraduateMaster of PhysicsUCAS: F366

Physics with Planetary and Space Physics

Name: Physics with Planetary and Space Physics
Price: 20715 GBP
Availability: InStock

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, Wales

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4 yearsDuration

£20,715Per Year (Intl)

£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary

91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MPhys Physics with Planetary and Space Physics at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Aberystwyth MPhys Physics with Planetary and Space Physics degree scheme provides you with a fundamental core of physics alongside a detailed exploration of the physics of the solar system and an overview of modern astronomical science. The nucleus of mainstream physics ensures flexibility in further study or employment after graduation and provides the necessary background for the specialist modules. Physics has been taught at Aberystwyth since its foundation and it continues to be an innovative learning experience for all. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Waves

Electromagnetism and Fields

Quantum Mechanics Fundamentals

Planetary Science and Atmospheres

Solar System Physics

Stellar Astrophysics and Evolution

Space Plasma Physics

Advanced Project in Planetary Science

UCAS Code:F366

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

To include B in A-level Physics and B in A-level Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate

30 - 32 points

To include 6 points in Physics and Mathematics at Higher Level.

UCAS Points

120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,860

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£24,000	£29,000	£32,000
3 years	£18,500	£22,500	£29,500
5 years	£20,500	£29,000	£37,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 29% below UK average salary

This course

£22,500

UK average

£31,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£29,000

UK average

£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working

35%Studying

60%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

91%

Overall

Teaching on my course

91%

Learning opportunities

95%

Assessment and feedback

85%

Academic support

98%

Organisation and management

85%

Learning resources

93%

Student voice

93%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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