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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Newcastle City Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
The UK space sector is growing. Graduates in Physics with Astrophysics have never been more in demand, and at Northumbria you will be learning from the best, in world class learning environments with the aid of the best technology.
Choosing Physics with Astrophysics at Northumbria can open up your career possibilities.
Physicists are problem solvers, future shapers, and at Northumbria we empower our Physics students to think creatively about how to tackle the challenges we put in front of them.
The research strengths of our staff include astro-particle physics and solar physics, as well as quantum devices, smart and nano materials, soft matter, chaos theory and dynamical systems.
How will my BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics degree provide me with the skills needed for my career?
From the first day of your Physics with Astrophysics degree to the last, you will be empowered to take responsibility for and develop your own learning. This experience will equip you with a valuable range of transferable skills from the analytical to the practical and interpersonal.
Our industry partners tell us they value highly the analytical skills of Northumbria Physics and Astrophysics students such as estimation, quantitative modelling and statistical analysis, and these skills can be deployed across a wide range of disciplines in addition to research, such as healthcare energy, electronics and finance.
Whatever you decide to do, you will have a strong employability potential as a result of having acquired the characteristics of a Northumbria graduate. These include the ability to think creatively while at the same time applying rigorous structure to solve complex problems.
Mode of Study
3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Application deadline
30/06/2025
Tuition fees
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