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Master of Physics - MPhys
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SEP-25
4 Years
On our Physics with Astrophysics (MPhys) degree, you will join one of our two astrophysics groups. You will be mentored by, and work on projects with, astrophysicists.Astrophysics has a special flavour. With the arrival of space-based instrumentation and gravitational wave detection, some of the most exciting discoveries in your lifetime are likely to come in astrophysics.We can't conduct experiments on stars or galaxies as they're too far away and too big. Instead, we need to piece together explanations of what we see. This involves understanding the fundamental physics mechanics, quantum theory, relativity, thermodynamics and trying to work out what they imply for exoplanets, galaxies, stars and the Universe as a whole.The course covers the principles of physics and their application to explain astrophysical phenomena. In your first year, you will study the classification of astrophysical objects and how we observe them. During the second year, you will study the solar system and stars in some detail. In the third and fourth years, you can study a range of topics including cosmology, exoplanets, the physics of compact objects (black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs), general relativity and our Sun.You will be mentored by, and work on projects with, astrophysicists.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*AA Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
38 Grades / Points required
To include Mathematics (or Further Mathematics) and Physics.
To include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (‘Analysis and Approaches’ only) and 6 in Higher Level Physics.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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