MSci Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology
About this course
MSci in Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology, a physics degree centred on fundamental aspects of physics, astrophysics and cosmology. The course includes integrated lab work in the first two years and involves complex astrophysics or cosmology related projects in the third and fourth years. Students also have the opportunity to transfer to the Study Abroad pathway and spend an additional year at a partner institution.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Mathematics and Physics. Must include grade A in Mathematics and Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 67%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £59,500. The £45,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MSci Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology at King's College London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology at King's College London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is MSci Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology at King's College London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does MSci Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology at King's College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.