BSc Physics with Astrophysics
About this course
BSc in Physics with Astrophysics, a physics degree examining physical theory alongside observational and theoretical astrophysics. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling. Research projects utilise data gathered from ground and space-based facilities alongside computational codes. The first year establishes core foundations through compulsory study in Physics of Everyday Life, Mathematics Skills, Computational Data Analysis, Experimental Physics, and Employability and Professional Skills Development. The second year advances core knowledge via Observing the Universe, From Fields to Quanta, Mathematics for Physicists, Experimental Physics II, and Employability and Skills Development II. Students can also select from optional modules in this year including Scientific Programming in C, The Physics of Living Systems, and Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA-ABB. Required subjects: A in Mathematics and B in Physics, or B in Mathematics and A in Physics. GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths are all acceptable Maths subjects, and applicants may offer Physics, Maths and Further Maths towards their offer. IB: 36/666-32/655.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 22%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 36%
- Wales: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Physics of Everyday Life
- Mathematics Skills
- Computational Data Analysis
- Experimental Physics
- Employability and Professional Skills Development
- Observing the Universe
- From Fields to Quanta
- Mathematics for Physicists
- Experimental Physics II
- Employability and Skills Development II
- Scientific Programming in C
- The Physics of Living Systems
- Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £49,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Exeter do next?
80% 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 Exeter?
85% 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 Exeter?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Exeter accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Exeter?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.