MPhys Astrophysics
About this course
MPhys in Physics with Astrophysics. Core topics include Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. In the final year, students complete a year-long project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 34 points
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 30%
- South East: 50%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Data Analysis
- Introduction to Astrophysics
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 1
- Mechanics
- Physics Study Success
- Heat and Modern Physics
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 2
- Physics Year 1 Laboratory
- Waves and Fields
- Applying Physics Skills
- Electrodynamics
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 3
- Physics Year 2 Laboratory
- Galaxies and the Cosmos
- Quantum Mechanics 1
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Applied Machine Learning
- Scientific Computing
- Theoretical Physics
- Advanced Physics Laboratory A
- Atomic Physics
- Condensed State Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Advanced Physics Laboratory B
- Quantum Mechanics 2
- Stellar and Planetary Physics
- Financial Derivatives
- Lasers and Photonics
- Monte Carlo Simulations (L6)
- Particle Physics
- Semiconductors and Nanomaterial Devices (L6)
- MPhys Final Year Project
- Cosmology
- Atom Light Interactions
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Galactic Astrophysics
- General Relativity
- Quantum Field Theory
- Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
- Advanced Cosmology
- Advanced Quantum Field Theory
- Astrophysical Processes
- Beyond the Standard Model
- Electrons, Cold Atoms & Quantum Circuits
- Frontiers in Particle Physics
- Monte Carlo Simulations (L7)
- Practical Quantum Technologies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Astrophysics at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £54,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Astronomy.
What do graduates of MPhys Astrophysics at University of Sussex do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Astrophysics at University of Sussex?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPhys Astrophysics at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Astrophysics at University of Sussex accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does MPhys Astrophysics at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MPhys Astrophysics at University of Sussex?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.