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UndergraduateMaster of PhysicsUCAS: FHF5
Physics with Astronomy
University of SurreyGuildford, England
4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MPhys Physics with Astronomy at University of Surrey is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Guildford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why choose this course We’re home to fantastic astronomy facilities. These include our teaching and outreach telescopes that you’ll use to get hands-on observation experience, as well as high-performance computing and GPU clusters. There are two unique aspects to both our physics and astronomy courses: 1. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Classical Mechanics and Waves
Electromagnetism and Optics
Quantum Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Stellar Evolution and Formation
Observational Astronomy
Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy
Advanced Astrophysics Research Project
UCAS Code:FHF5
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA - AAB Overall: AAA-AAB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required Subjects: Mathematics grade A and physics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 - 34 points Overall: 35-34 Required Subjects: Physics HL5/SL6 and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL6/SL7 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.
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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Surrey
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £31,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £26,500 | £30,500 | £41,500 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £41,000 | £55,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 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
50%Working
20%Studying
15%Seeking Work
75%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
83%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
95%Student voice
77%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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