BSc Physics with Astrophysics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics, a physics and physics with astrophysics degree focused on the laws of the physical universe and astronomical phenomena. Core topics include Data Analysis. Students undertake a final-year project involving research within the department. The first year covers core subjects through Dynamics and astrophysics, Foundations of physics 1, Mathematics for physics 1, and Physics skills 1. The second year progresses with Foundations of physics 2, Further physics: from neutrinos to black holes, Mathematics for physics 2, Physics skills 2, and Scientific computing and advanced data analysis. The final year focuses on advanced astrophysical theory through Galaxies and introduction to cosmology, General relativity, and Stars and stellar evolution.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). IB: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 58%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 24%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 21%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Dynamics and astrophysics
- Foundations of physics 1
- Mathematics for physics 1
- Physics skills 1
- Foundations of physics 2
- Further physics: from neutrinos to black holes
- Mathematics for physics 2
- Physics skills 2
- Scientific computing and advanced data analysis
- Galaxies and introduction to cosmology
- General relativity
- Stars and stellar evolution
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £69,500. The £46,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.