Physics with Astrophysics - BSc (Hons)

at University of Kent

​​​​​​Stage 1

Compulsory modules currently include

• PHYS3040 - Introduction to Astronomy and Light (15 credits)

• PHYS3110 - Mathematics I (15 credits)

• PHYS3120 - Mathematics II (15 credits)

• PHYS3210 - Mechanics and Relativity (15 credits)

• PHYS3220 - Waves and Fields (15 credits)

• PHYS3230 - Thermodynamics and Matter (15 credits)

• PHYS3700 - Laboratory and Computing Skills for Physicists (30 credits)

• PHYS4001 - Physics Academic Advising and Skills Development I (1 credits)

Stage 2

Compulsory modules currently include

• PHYS5001 - Physics Academic Advising and Skills Development II (1 credits)

• PHYS5020 - Quantum Physics (15 credits)

• PHYS5030 - Atomic Physics (15 credits)

• PHYS5040 - Electromagnetism (15 credits)

• PHYS5070 - Observational Astronomy and Exoplanets (15 credits)

• PHYS5200 - Physics Laboratory (15 credits)

• PHYS5300 - Physics Group Project (15 credits)

• PHYS5310 - Numerical and Computational Methods (15 credits)

• PHYS5880 - Mathematical Techniques for Physical Sciences (15 credits)

Stage 3

Compulsory modules currently include

• PHYS6001 - Physics Academic Advising and Skills Development III (1 credits)

• PHYS6020 - Physics Problem Solving (15 credits)

• PHYS6040 - Relativity Optics and Maxwell's Equations (15 credits)

• PHYS6050 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (15 credits)

• PHYS6060 - Solid State Physics (15 credits)

• PHYS6070 - Stars, Galaxies and the Universe (15 credits)

• PHYS6210 - Analytical Mechanics (15 credits)

• PHYS6660 - Nuclear and Particle Physics (15 credits)

• PSCI7000 - Physical Science Research Investigation (15 credits)

• A level

  BBB including Mathematics or Physics at BB (Use of Mathematics not accepted)
   

•  Access to HE Diploma

  The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.

   

•  BTEC Nationals

  The University will consider applicants holding/studying BTEC Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) in a relevant Science or Engineering subject at 180 credits or more, on a case by case basis. Please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

   

•  International Baccalaureate

  30 points overall or 14 points at Higher Level including HL Physics at 5 or SL Physics at 6 and either HL Maths/Maths Methods/Maths: Analysis and Approaches at 5 or SL Maths/Maths Methods at 6 (Note Maths Studies/SL Maths: Applications & Interpretations is not acceptable).

   

•  International Foundation Programme

  N/A

   

•  T level

  The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.
  
  IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

   

• Home full-time                 £9250
   
• EU full-time                      £15900
   
• International full-time          £21200

Kent Physics graduates have an excellent employment record with recent graduates going on to work for employers:
 

• Defence Science and Technology
• Rolls Royce
• Siemens
• IBM