MPhys Astrophysics
About this course
MPhys (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The programme includes an extended independent research project in the final year. Observational astronomy practicals take place at Alston Observatory.
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Entry requirements
128 points at A2 including a minimum of AB in Physics and Math - one must be grade A BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM and accepted only alongside a minimum of AB in A2 level Physics and Math - one must be grade A International Baccalaureate Diploma: 128 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 5/6 Maths and Physics Pass Access course: 128 points including 15 level 3 credits at D in Maths and 15 level 3 credits at D in Physics IELTS: grade 6 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 67%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (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 fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Astrophysics I
- Fundamentals of Physics
- Applied and Computational Physics
- Functions, Vectors and Calculus
- Astrophysics II
- Principles of Physics
- Properties of Matter
- Second Year Laboratory
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Formation, Structure and Evolution of Stars
- Cosmology and Galaxies
- Third Year Laboratory
- Physics/Astronomy Project
- UAS Teaching Placement
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Atomic Physics and Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Electrodynamics, Plasma and Solar Physics
- Partial Differential Equations and Integral Transforms
- Galaxies 2
- Planet Formation
- MPhys (Hons) Project
- Plasma and Solar Physics 2
- General Relativity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Astrophysics at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £32,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Astronomy.
What do graduates of MPhys Astrophysics at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
94% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Astrophysics at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.