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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Physics with Astrophysics
University of Warwick
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physics with Astrophysics course at University of Warwick.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
To include Mathematics (or Further Mathematics) and Physics.
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) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F3F5
Here's what University of Warwick says about its Physics with Astrophysics course.
On our Physics with Astrophysics (BSc) degree, you will be taught by, mentored by, and work on projects with, our astrophysicists. This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.
Astrophysics has a special flavour. With the arrival of space-based instrumentation and gravitational wave detection, some of the most exciting discoveries in your lifetime are likely to come in astrophysics.
We can't conduct experiments on stars or galaxies as they're too far away and too big. Instead, we need to piece together explanations of what we see. This involves understanding the fundamental physics - mechanics, quantum theory, relativity, thermodynamics - and trying to work out what they imply for extra-solar planets, galaxies, stars, and the Universe as a whole.
The course covers the principles of physics and their application to explain astrophysical phenomena. In your first year, you will study the classification of astrophysical objects and how we observe them. During the second year, you will study the solar system and stars in some detail. In the third and fourth years, you can study a range of topics including cosmology, exoplanets, the physics of compact objects (black holes, neutron stars, and white dwarfs), general relativity, and our Sun.
You will be taught by, mentored by, and work on projects with, our astrophysicists.
Source: University of Warwick
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Physics
Location
Main Site | Coventry
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Astrophysics
• Physics
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
How you will be assessed
In any year, about 30% of the overall mark is assigned to coursework.
The weighting for each year's contribution to your final mark is 10:30:60 for the BSc course and 10:20:30:40 for the MPhys course.
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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 Warwick 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
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
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?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
high
Assessment and feedback
87%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
87%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
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?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
56%
med
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?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
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?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
med
How well organised is your course?
87%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
57%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
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?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Student information
The Physics with Astrophysics course at University of Warwick 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 | A* | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Physics with Astrophysics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Warwick graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Information Technology Professionals
13%
Natural and social science professionals
7%
Business and public service associate professionals
7%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Information Technology Professionals
13%
Natural and social science professionals
7%
Business and public service associate professionals
7%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Warwick graduates who took Physics with Astrophysics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£32.3k
First year after graduation
£40.2k
Third year after graduation
£44.2k
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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The University of Warwick is a campus university with an established reputation for world-class teaching and research. We are listed as 67th in the QS World University Guide 2024, and highly ranked in all three major national league tables. We've also been awarded Gold in all categories of the government’s latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rankings, an accolade that attests to the dedication and inspiration of our teaching staff. We provide a platform for the curious; we inspire, we excite, and we invigorate. This means as a student, you'll develop the agility of thinking and breadth of experience that will enable you to rise to any future challenges, and make a positive difference in the world. Warwick is more than an institution; it is a community that thrives because of the close connection between its people and a host of facilities that provide students with a wealth of opportunity. With more than 300 clubs and societies, you'll never be short of things to do and you have the chance to build connections and friendships with new people.
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