Universities United Kingdom University of Sussex Courses Astrophysics MPhys

Astrophysics MPhys
at University of Sussex

Brighton, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 22,500
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

If you want to apply your physics skills to understanding the universe, this is the course for you. You’ll learn from experts working at the forefront of astrophysics, from exploring dark energy to starburst galaxies.

You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, including a rooftop optical, radio, and muon telescope. You’ll have opportunities to work alongside our world-leading faculty on ground-breaking discoveries, through your final year project and various research placement opportunities. Your integrated Masters year means you develop advanced astrophysics skills.

You’ll be part of a close community – our lively Physics Society arranges regular social events. Our building is a real hub of activity. You’ll have all your practical sessions in our modern teaching laboratories. Outside the classroom, you can study or catch up with your friends in our popular student spaces.

During your course, you’ll:

develop transferable skills
get dedicated careers and CV advice
have opportunities to meet potential employers.

Course Content
Year 1 at Sussex

Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 1
- Mechanics and Relativity
Spring teaching
- Introduction to Astrophysics
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 2
- Oscillations, Waves and Optics
- Physics Year 1 Laboratory
Year 2 at Sussex

Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching
- Electrodynamics
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 3
- Physics Year 2 Laboratory
Spring teaching
- Applying Physics Skills
- Galaxies and the Cosmos
- Quantum Mechanics 1
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
Study abroad or Placement
- Study abroad (optional)
  Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.
- Placement (optional)
  To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can provide you with information and advice. If you’re successful in obtaining a placement, this will form part of your course.
Year 3 at Sussex

Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching
- Advanced Physics Laboratory A
- Atomic Physics
- Condensed State Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
Spring teaching
- Advanced Physics Laboratory B
- Quantum Mechanics 2
- Stellar and Planetary Physics
Year 4 at Sussex

Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching
- Cosmology
Autumn and spring teaching
- MPhys Final Year Project
Entry Requirement
A-level

Typical offer
AAB

Contextual offer
- ABB-BBB
- Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan
Subjects
A-levels must include Mathematics and Physics.

GCSEs
You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Extended Project Qualification
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ.
Fees & Scholarships
- Home students: £9,250 per year
- Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year
- International students: £22,500 per year
Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.
Career Prospect
Our graduates find employment in a diverse range of fields, including geophysics, aerospace, consulting, teaching, and the scientific Civil Service. Many of our graduates go on to postgraduate research and PhD study.

Graduate destinations

Recent Physics and Astronomy graduates have started their careers as:
- SAP applications consultant at Capgemini
- geophysicist at CGG
- graduate diagnostic physicist at Diamond Light Source.
Some of our graduates have also gone on to study for a postgraduate qualification (for example a PhD, MSc or PGCE).

Cost Of Studying At University of Sussex

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Astrophysics MPhys at University of Sussex