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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physics with Space Sciences course at University of Hertfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
B in Maths and B in Physics required.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F305
Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Physics with Space Sciences course.
On this pathway, a student can study for a physics degree with a programme that includes modules in space science. The physics content of the degree represents the full core material as defined by the Institute of Physics. The space content includes modules focussing on space systems, space science, rocket performance and propulsion, orbital mechanics and spacecraft communications. The course picks up on key research strengths within the physics and engineering departments including astrophysical dynamics, remote sensing, instrumentation, climate studies, and collaboration with industrial partners. Students have the opportunity to use the full suite of instrumentation at the Bayfordbury Observatory. They may also undertake an optional placement year or study abroad year as part of their studies.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Physics with Space Sciences at University of Hertfordshire.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Master of Physics - MPhys
Department
Physics
Location
Main Site | Hatfield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Space technology
• Physics
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Hertfordshire students who took the Physics with Space Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
77%
low
Teaching on my course
77%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
60%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
67%
med
Assessment and feedback
67%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
71%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
56%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
58%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
72%
low
Academic support
72%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
70%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
74%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
63%
low
How well organised is your course?
64%
med
Learning resources
81%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
55%
low
Student voice
55%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
46%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
59%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
61%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
60%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
68%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Student information
The Physics with Space Sciences course at University of Hertfordshire features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Computer Science | D | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Physics with Space Sciences course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Hertfordshire graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
35%
Say it fits with future plans
20%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Elementary occupations
20%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
35%
Say it fits with future plans
20%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Elementary occupations
20%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics
68%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
78%
Say it fits with future plans
53%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
7%
Business and public service associate professionals
6%
Elementary occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Sales occupations
25%
Engineering professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Physics with Space Sciences course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Hertfordshire graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£23k
Third year after graduation
£35k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23.2k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£37.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Physics with Space Sciences.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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