Physics with Astronomy BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | £31000 | £27500 | £31500 |
25-75 percentile range | £26500 - £32000 | £20500 - £33000 | £24000 - £38500 |
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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 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course
Our BSc and MPhys Physics with Astronomy courses teach you about our place in the cosmos. You’ll learn about cutting-edge theories of the origin of the Universe and life itself, and have the opportunity to carry out original research with leading scientists in the field.
We’re home to fantastic astronomy facilities. These include our teaching and outreach telescopes that you’ll use to get hands-on observation experience, as well as high-performance computing and GPU clusters.
Two unique aspects of both courses are:
-Our award-winning Professional Training placements: --Within the BSc, the option to take a paid Professional Training placement in industry gives you invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your employability. --On our MPhys, you’ll take a year-long, masters-level integrated research placement. This can be in one of our world-leading research groups or at one of our international partner institutions. -Our focus on undergraduate research and innovation: --All undergraduates have the opportunity to apply for paid 8-10 week summer research placements in our research groups and those of our South East Physics Network partners. --We offer in-house grants that students can apply for to fund a research placement, attend a conference or develop a new business idea.
What you will study
Our Physics with Astronomy courses teach you the core elements of traditional physics – from classical mechanics and electromagnetism to quantum mechanics.
You’ll then specialise in astronomy, studying the formation and evolution of stars, planets, galaxies and the Universe as a whole. You’ll learn about the search for life beyond Earth, gravitational waves, and the nature of dark matter and dark energy.
You’ll also be able to carry out a research project in one of our world-leading research groups.
Formal lectures are complemented with work in our specialist radiation laboratories, which have recently been refurbished and enlarged at a cost of a £2.7m. As an undergraduate student you’ll use these labs to undertake experiments related to the Nuclear and Particle Physics module.
You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MPhys. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification. If you study for an MPhys, you’ll spend a year doing integrated research before returning for your final masters-level modules.
You may have the option to switch to a BSc or MPhys during your studies.
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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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 with Astronomy BSc (Hons) at University of Surrey
35% | Natural and social science professionals |
20% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element |
Costs
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 University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Surrey in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #12
- #16
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #22
- #401
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #23
- #451
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.
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Student composition of University of Surrey
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10985
- postgraduates:
- 3275
- Total:
- 14260
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Physics with Astronomy BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 79% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 185 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Physics and Astronomy (Gateway BSc) BSc (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 87% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 210 | St Andrews | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy (with Professional Placement) BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Astronomy and Mathematics BSc (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 70% | 5% | 5% | - | - | 212 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 68% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 139 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 68% | 0% | 1% | - | - | 139 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
Astronomy and Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 78% | 5% | 10% | - | - | 201 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy BSc (Hons) | University of Liverpool | 65% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 130 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Astronomy with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 68% | 0% | 1% | - | - | 139 | Guildford | 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