BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics with Sandwich Year

If your mind is stimulated by physics and maths, and you are also fascinated by the sun and our solar system and want to explore subjects such as dark matter and black holes, then choosing Physics with Astrophysics at Northumbria can give your career as a Physicist and Astrophysics edge. 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. 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. This breadth provides an opportunity. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.From the first day of your Physics with Astrophysics degree to the last, you will be empowered to take responsibility for and develop your own learning. This experience will equip you with a valuable range of transferable skills from the analytical to the practical and interpersonal. Our industry partners tell us they value highly the analytical skills of Northumbria Physics and Astrophysics students such as estimation, quantitative modelling and statistical analysis, and these skills can be deployed across a wide range of disciplines in addition to research, such as healthcare energy, electronics and finance. Whatever you decide to do, you will have a strong employability potential as a result of having acquired the characteristics of a Northumbria graduate. These include the ability to think creatively while at the same time applying rigorous structure to solve complex problems.

120 UCAS Tariff pointsFrom a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.GCSE Requirements:Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent