Physics and Astronomy MPhys
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Physics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Physics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32000 | £33000 | £40500 |
25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £37500 | £28500 - £41500 | £31500 - £55500 |
All Physics courses of Durham University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28798 | £28909 | £34253 |
25-75 percentile range | £24694 - £33005 | £22390 - £36739 | £26224 - £45922 |
All Physics courses in the UK
Course Description
If you are fascinated by the relationship between mathematics, the cosmos and the scientific world this MPhys could be for you. This integrated Master's degree is the first step towards Chartered Physicist status. It will suit those looking for an accredited course that leads to higher level education or a research role in physics, while also providing the knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills for a career in the sciences, engineering, finance or IT.
Physics degrees at Durham offer a high level of flexibility. We offer four Institute of Physics accredited courses - MPhys qualifications in Physics, Physics and Astronomy, and Theoretical Physics and the three-year BSc in Physics - which follow the same core curriculum in Year 1.
Subject to the optional modules chosen, it is possible to switch to one of the other courses until the end of the second year. You can also apply for a one-year work placement or study abroad opportunity with one of our partner organisations, increasing the course from four years to five or substituting the existing Year 3.
The first year lays the foundation in physics theory, mathematical skills and laboratory skills that you will need to tackle more complex content later in the course. From Year 2 the focus on astronomy and astrophysics increases.
As you progress through the course, learning is more closely aligned to real-world issues through project work and optional modules that are tailored to your interests and aspirations. Your knowledge is further extended with a project based on a live research topic, and higher-level modules which take your study of physics and astronomy to a greater depth.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physics and Astronomy MPhys at Durham University
25% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
15% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level A*A in Mathematics and Physics and B (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/what-happens-to-your-application/contextual-offers/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Physics and Astronomy MPhys
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £29500 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £29500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for 2024/25 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #2
- #2
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #16
- #151
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #13
- #204
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 37 university rankings of Durham University
About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
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Student composition of Durham University
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Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Physics and Astronomy MPhys | Durham University | 100% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29500 | 201 | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 85% | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 178 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy (with Professional Placement) MPhys | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy MPhys | University of Southampton | 82% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £27400 | 199 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Physics and Astronomy (Gateway MPhys) MPhys (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 87% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 210 | St Andrews | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy MPhys | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Astronomy and Physics Msci (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 82% | 10% | 0% | - | - | 234 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Astronomy and Mathematics Msci (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 70% | 5% | 5% | - | - | 212 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy MPhys | University of Surrey | 68% | 0% | 1% | - | - | 139 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
Gastronomy MSc | Queen Margaret University | - | - | - | £6500 | £15500 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023