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Master of Physics - MPhys
Physics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (4 years)
University of Kent
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (4 years) course at University of Kent.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F3FM
Here's what University of Kent says about its Physics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (4 years) course.
Physics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (4 years) Physics reaches from the quark out to the largest of galaxies, and encompasses all the matter and timescales within these extremes.
By combining physics with astrophysics, you'll use the principles of physics to explore the cosmos - from our own solar system to galaxies and cosmology - and develop your understanding of the material world. You'll study the physical nature of bodies and processes in space, and the instruments and techniques used in modern astronomical research.
You'll have the opportunity to spend your third year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. This provides a wealth of personal and professional benefits. You'll experience a different culture, establish international contacts, grow in self-confidence and enhance your employability.
Our focus is on helping you follow your passion as well as giving you the best possible start to your future. You'll gain a wide range of skills that will open up career pathways in the growing space industry, finance, manufacturing and technology.
Accreditation This course is fully accredited by the Institute of Physics.
Your future You graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. In addition, you also develop the key transferable skills sought by employers, such as: excellent communication and analytical skills; problem-solving and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This means you’re well equipped for careers in a range of fields.
Our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:
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BAE
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Defence Science and Technology
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Rolls Royce
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Siemens
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IBM.
Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Source: University of Kent
Course details
Qualification
Master of Physics - MPhys
Department
School of Physical Sciences
Location
Canterbury campus | Canterbury
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Astronomy
• Physics
Start date
26 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Kent
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Physics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (4 years) course at University of Kent features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
83%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
48%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
74%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
61%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
48%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
48%
low
Academic support
87%
low
Academic support
87%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
78%
low
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
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%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
97%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
49%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
55%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
49%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
64%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Student information
The Physics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (4 years) course at University of Kent 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 | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| German | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Physics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (4 years) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Kent graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Engineering professionals
15%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Natural and social science professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Engineering professionals
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Natural and social science professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Kent graduates who took Physics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (4 years) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.2k
First year after graduation
£30.3k
Third year after graduation
£38k
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 Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (4 years).
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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