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Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in Industry) - MPhys (Hons)

University of York

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  • Qualification

    Master in Physics (with Honours) - MPhys (Hons)

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

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 learn key skills for analysing real-life problems, write scientific reports to industry standards, communicate complex concepts, and solve mind-bending astronomical puzzles.Spending a year on a paid industrial placement gives you the chance to gain real-world experience, enhancing your degree and your CV.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 31,100per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    19th out of 48

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    170 76%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    27th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    40th

    8

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