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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F3F5

Physics with Astrophysics

University of Exeter
Devon, England
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3 yearsDuration
£31,200Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics at University of Exeter. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. - Our Physics with Astrophysics programmes focus on the core of mainstream physics, but also provide a balanced understanding of modern observational and theoretical astrophysics, from planets and stars to galaxies and cosmology - BSc research projects are often based on data from world-class ground and space-based facilities and state-of-the-art computational codes for theoretical astrophysics - Observational astrophysics is taught using our recently upgraded teaching observatory - Learn within a supportive community characterised by genuine student-staff relationships and small tuto... International tuition fees are £31,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Relativity
Quantum Mechanics Foundations
Electromagnetism and Waves
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Stellar Structure and Evolution
Observational Astrophysics
Galaxies and Cosmology
Computational Physics and Data Analysis
UCAS Code:F3F5
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - AAA

Excluding General Studies. At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 36 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 36-324 or 666 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have at least one HL6 and one HL5 in Maths and Physics.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£93,600

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Exeter

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£35,000£37,500
3 years£26,000£31,000£38,000
5 years£32,000£40,000£49,000

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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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

50%Working
15%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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
81%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
76%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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About University of Exeter

University of Exeter offers Physics with Astrophysics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#136QS World
#22UK Ranking
33,105+Students
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