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Master in Physics (with Honours) - MPhys (Hons)
Physics with Astrophysics
University of Leicester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physics with Astrophysics course at University of Leicester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
including Mathematics and Physics. Applicants who do not hold an A-level in Physics are encouraged to contact us directly. We welcome applications from candidates with strong backgrounds in Mathematics and other science subjects, and will consider such cases individually.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F3FM
Here's what University of Leicester says about its Physics with Astrophysics course.
This four-year degree expands on the Physics with Astrophysics BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into industry. It’s also a solid base for pursuing PhD research.
Physics is the study of matter, energy and the fundamental forces that govern the universe, from the tiniest subatomic particles to vast galaxies. Astrophysics is the study of the workings of stars, exoplanets, galaxies and black holes. The University of Leicester has a world-class reputation in astrophysics, particularly in the field of X-ray astronomy. In 1975 a Leicester-built instrument aboard the British Ariel 5 satellite identified one of the first confirmed stellar black holes; 34 years later a Leicester-led team of astrophysicists identified and studied the first ever intermediate mass black hole.
As well as Physics with Astrophysics, we offer three other specialist physics degrees and a more general course, all available as a three-year BSc or a four-year MPhys. This allows you to tailor your study to your own interests or to develop a broad knowledge across the whole subject. All five courses are similar enough through their first two years that you can switch between them. So if you like the sound of astrophysics but are not yet sure that’s where your passion for physics lies, this degree gives you two years to explore your options.
Leicester is Britain’s space city, home to two unique locations. Space Park Leicester is a world-leading hub for space research, innovation and enterprise. Founded through a collaboration between the University of Leicester, industry partners and government, SPL’s mission is to push the boundaries of space exploration, satellite technology and Earth observation to benefit society and the economy.
Next to Space Park Leicester is the National Space Centre, a unique space-based visitor attraction and education resource. The Centre’s incredible collection of exhibits (including an original Soyuz capsule and a vertically mounted Thor-Able rocket) and its extensive programme of events means you will want to visit again and again during your time studying in Leicester.
Is this the right degree for me? Study for a BSc or MPhys in Physics with Astrophysics if you're passionate about the wonders of the Universe, from exoplanets, stars and galaxies to supermassive black holes and the evolution of the Universe on the largest scales imaginable. Transfer to one of our other physics degrees is possible at the end of your first or second year.
What's the difference? Our three-year BSc degrees provide an excellent route to a very wide range of careers in industry and business. Our four-year MPhys degrees are aimed at students considering a career in scientific research, or further training such as a PhD. Transfer between an BSc and an MPhys (in either direction) is possible at the end of your first or second year.
Source: University of Leicester
Course details
Qualification
Master in Physics (with Honours) - MPhys (Hons)
Department
School of Physics and Astronomy
Location
Main Site | Leicester
Duration
4-5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Astrophysics
• Physics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course information page on our website
How you will be assessed
For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course information page on our website
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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.
The Physics with Astrophysics course at University of Leicester 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
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
99%
med
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
98%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
92%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
95%
med
Learning resources
95%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
med
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
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
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
95%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
med
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
97%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
97%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
99%
high
Academic support
99%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
97%
high
How well organised is your course?
97%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
97%
high
Student voice
92%
high
Student voice
92%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
90%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
95%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
The Physics with Astrophysics course at University of Leicester 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 | B | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Physics with Astrophysics at University of Leicester.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Leicester graduates who took Physics with Astrophysics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
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.
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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