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UndergraduateMaster of PhysicsUCAS: F2W4

Physics with Astrophysics

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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5 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Study our fascinating solar system, exploring topics including dark matter and black holes on the Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) course. For those with high career aspirations, this Integrated Masters course can give you an extra edge in today’s competitive job market. It will allow you to explore your subject in greater depth, with a specialised final year that leads to a Master of Physics qualification. Choosing Physics with Astrophysics at Northumbria can open up your career possibilities. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Dynamics
Electromagnetism and Optics
Quantum Mechanics
Observational Astrophysics
Stellar Structure and Evolution
Cosmology and the Universe
Astro-Particle Physics
Advanced Astrophysics Project
UCAS Code:F2W4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£107,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£22,000£26,000
5 years£22,500£26,500£32,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Seeking Work
40%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Physics with Astrophysics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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