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Physics and Astrophysics

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our physics and astrophysics degree has more astrophysics content than most, taking you from stars and galaxies, to the origin of the universe. You’ll be trained to use the telescopes on our roof, and there is an annual field trip to an international telescope facility in the Canary Islands.On our Physics and Astrophysics course, you’ll spend half your time studying astrophysics modules. This means our degree programme has more astrophysics content than most, taking you from the formation and evolution of our solar system, through stars and galaxies, to the origin and evolution of the universe.There are two telescopes on the roof of our building, which you’ll be trained to use from your first year. We also run a telescope on La Palma in the Canary Islands, which students use during our annual field trip. At the start of your course, in lectures and lab classes you’ll cover the essential physics behind everything else you’ll study: heat, motion, electricity, magnetism and quantum mechanics. You’ll also begin studying the fundamentals of astronomy and astrophysics with modules that cover topics such as our solar system, stars, galaxies and basic cosmology. There are practical sessions using our telescopes and, in programming classes, you can learn skills that are essential to modern astrophysics and valuable in many graduate careers, from data science to computer game design. Optional placement year, Study abroad

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£ 30,570per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    16th out of 48 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    165 74%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    42nd

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    18th

    6

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