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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F3F6

Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in Industry)

University of York
York, England
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4 yearsDuration
£32,350Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in Industry) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Astrophysicists look to the skies to discover more about the nature of our Universe. From the nuclear reactions that power our sun to the mysteries of dark matter, you'll study the great challenges of cosmology in topics aligned with our active research. To explore the cosmos you'll need grounding in many disciplines of physics, from optics to electromagnetism, quantum physics to classical mechanics. International tuition fees are £32,350 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Waves
Electromagnetism and Optics
Quantum Physics Fundamentals
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Stellar Evolution and Galaxies
Observational Astronomy and Data Analysis
Industrial Placement and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:F3F6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Essential Subjects: Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade A are essential. Information: Applicants taking Science A Levels that include a practical component will be required to pass.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

With 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,350

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£129,400

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 — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,000£35,500
3 years£24,000£30,000£38,000
5 years£26,500£38,000£51,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
20%Studying
12%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
70%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
92%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of York

University of York offers Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in Industry) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#158QS World
#20UK Ranking
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