study our fascinating solar system, exploring topics including dark matter and black holes on the Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) course
The UK space sector is growing. Graduates in Physics with Astrophysics have never been more in demand, and at Northumbria you will be learning from the best, in world class learning environments with the aid of the best technology.
Choosing Physics with Astrophysics at Northumbria can open up your career possibilities.
Physicists are problem solvers, future shapers, and at Northumbria we empower our Physics students to think creatively about how to tackle the challenges we put in front of them.
The research strengths of our staff include astro-particle physics and solar physics, as well as quantum devices, smart and nano materials, soft matter, chaos theory and dynamical systems.
How does this BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics degree prepare me for work?
Why choose Northumbria to study BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics?
Physics & Astronomy at Northumbria is ranked Top 40 in the UK by the Complete University Guide for 2024.
Physics & Astronomy at Northumbria is ranked 3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide, 2024).
95% of students studying Physics at Northumbria were satisifed with the teaching and assessment on their course, meaning we ranked 3rd in the UK (Guardian University League Table, 2024).

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