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UCAS CODE: F361

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  • Qualification

    Master of Physics - MPhys

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of physics and demonstrates how this knowledge can be applied to the physics of astronomy. Recent astronomical discoveries have made it an increasingly popular area of study.We have close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research.You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practicals, which fully exploit the latest teaching technology and help to develop your problem-solving skills.From third year you will also complete group projects and undertake research projects under the supervision of one of the School’s academic or research staff members.

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Tuition fees

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£ 36,800per year

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A level : ABB - AAA

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    15th out of 48 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    213 95%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    24th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 71%

    44th

    9

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