Physics with Astrophysics (with a year Abroad) BSc (Hons)

University of York

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. You’ll gain foundational understanding of fundamental physics, scientific principles and methods. You’ll learn key skills for analysing real-life problems, write scientific reports to industry standards, communicate complex concepts, and design and solve complex astronomical puzzles.

Gain unique global experiences spending a year at one of our partner universities. Boost your confidence by immersing yourself in a different culture and gain valuable language skills for your CV.

Accreditation

Our Physics courses are accredited by the Institute of Physics (iop.org), guaranteeing the standard of our teaching and learning. Completing this degree will put you on track to becoming a Chartered Physicist.

Year abroad

Spend a year abroad and boost your confidence, independence and language skills

Careers and skills

Our graduates are sought by employers in a huge range of disciplines. The skills you will learn – analysis, mathematics, problem-solving – are relevant in industries from finance to software development. All of this is supported by the York-led White Rose Industrial Physics Academy; a dedicated resource to facilitate collaboration between students and industry. Alternatively, many of our graduates’ progress to postgraduate degrees at York and other leading universities.

We’re committed to supporting our students’ career development and employability – it’s embedded in our core teaching. We organise activities from careers fairs to leadership building exercises to ensure you’re prepared to enter the jobs market with a competitive edge.

Companies that York physics graduates have gone on to work for include: BAE Systems, E.ON, De Vere, The Home Office, Jaguar Land Rover, John Lewis, the Science and Technology Council, and Virgin Money.