MPhys Physics with Astrophysics
About this course
MPhys Hons in Physics with Astrophysics, a physics degree centred on astronomical phenomena and fundamental physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year degree begins with a shared first year common across all single-honours physics schemes, and includes a final-year individual project. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as The Physical Universe, Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics, Physics Skills, Experimental Physics, Mathematical Skills 1, and Mathematical Skills 2. The second year progresses with Stellar and Nebular Astrophysics, Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics, Mathematical Techniques in Physics, Physics Modelling Project, Properties of Matter, and Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics. Year 3 involves Astrophysical Data Lab, Astrophysics Group Project, Cosmology, Space Physics, Problem Solving and Sustainability, and Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics. The final year concludes with advanced study through Astrophysical Plasmas and Galaxies, General Relativity, Numerical Methods and Data Analysis, and Year 4 Physics Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A and Physics grade A. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations) and Physics HL
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What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 23%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 35%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 7%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- 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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Physical Universe
- Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics
- Physics Skills
- Experimental Physics
- Mathematical Skills 1
- Mathematical Skills 2
- Stellar and Nebular Astrophysics
- Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics
- Mathematical Techniques in Physics
- Physics Modelling Project
- Properties of Matter
- Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics
- Astrophysical Data Lab
- Astrophysics Group Project
- Cosmology
- Space Physics
- Problem Solving and Sustainability
- Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Astrophysical Plasmas and Galaxies
- General Relativity
- Numerical Methods and Data Analysis
- Year 4 Physics Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £45,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Lancaster University do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Lancaster University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Lancaster University 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 MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Lancaster University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.