BSc Physics with Astrophysics
About this course
BSc in Physics and Physics with Astrophysics, covering fundamental physical principles and astrophysical phenomena. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP), and includes a Research Project module. A Leicester-built instrument on the Ariel 5 satellite contributed to the identification of one of the first confirmed stellar black holes in 1975.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Physics and Maths
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 25%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 9%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 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 partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 3
- Quantum Mechanics
- Radiation and Matter
- Physics Challenge
- Research Project
- Quasars and Cosmology
- Industry Project
- Astrodynamics
- Physics in Education
- Python
- Numerical Programming in C++
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Mathematical Physics 3
- Mechanics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Mathematical Physics 1.1
- Light and Matter
- Waves and Quanta
- Mathematical Physics 1.2
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 1
- Experimental Physics 1
- Foundations in Modern Scientific Frontiers
- Mathematical Physics 2
- Relativity, Quantum Physics and Particles
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 2
- Experimental Physics 2
- Intermediate Astrophysics and Data Science
- Intermediate Astrophysics and Climate Science
- Intermediate Astrophysics and Space Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £44,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Leicester do next?
90% 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 Leicester?
91% 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 Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Astrophysics at University of Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.