MPhys (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics Integrated Master's degree at the University of Warwick
MPhys (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics at University of Warwick. Because the course is a four-year integrated Master's, the extra time is used to move beyond undergraduate coursework and into work that mirrors what a working physicist or researcher actually does, sustained independent investigation…
About this course
MPhys (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics is an Integrated Master's degree (MPhys (Hons)) at the University of Warwick. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Physics and astronomy graduates from this provider, 92% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 84% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £33,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Physics & Chemistry, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 92% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 8 modules
- Mathematics for PhysicistsCore20 credits
- Classical Mechanics & Special RelativityCore10 credits
- Physics FoundationsCore10 credits
- Astrophysics Laboratory ICore30 credits
- Electricity and MagnetismCore10 credits
- Physics Programming WorkshopCore10 credits
- AstronomyCore10 credits
- Quantum PhenomenaCore10 credits
Year 2 5 modules
- Statistical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory and OpticsCore15 credits
- Mathematical Methods for PhysicistsCore15 credits
- Quantum Mechanics and its ApplicationsCore15 credits
- Astrophysics Laboratory II and SkillsCore30 credits
- Stars and the Solar SystemCore15 credits
Year 3 8 modules
- Quantum Physics of AtomsCore10 credits
- Galaxies and CosmologyCore15 credits
- Black Holes, White Dwarfs and Neutron StarsCore15 credits
- ElectrodynamicsCore10 credits
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists IIICore10 credits
- Astrophysics Group ProjectCore15 credits
- Astrophysics Laboratory IIICore15 credits
- Condensed Matter PhysicsOptional15 credits
Year 4 8 modules
- Astrophysics ProjectCore45 credits
- General RelativityOptional15 credits
- Planets, Exoplanets and LifeOptional15 credits
- Solar and Space PhysicsOptional15 credits
- High Performance Computing and Machine LearningOptional15 credits
- The Distant UniverseOptional15 credits
- Quantum Computation and SimulationOptional15 credits
- Advanced Quantum TheoryOptional15 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The degree is built around a small number of connected strands that run through the four years rather than being taught as isolated modules. Core theory covers the mathematical and conceptual foundations of physics, mechanics, quantum theory, electromagnetism and thermodynamics, that everything else in the course depends on. Research & methods introduces the practical and analytical tools physicists use to test ideas, including data analysis, computational modelling and the statistical thinking needed to interpret astrophysical observations. Applied practice puts theory into a laboratory and problem-solving context, so concepts aren't just proven on paper but tested against real measurements and instruments. As the course progresses, you move into specialist options such as astrophysics-focused topics that let you follow particular interests within the wider subject, building on the core physics you've already secured. The independent project, concentrated in the later years, is where the integrated Master's really distinguishes itself: you'll design and carry out a substantial piece of original research under supervision, working the way a postgraduate researcher would rather than simply completing a set assignment. Running alongside all of this, professional skills development, communication, teamwork, and the kind of scientific writing and presentation expected in research and industry alike, is woven into the course rather than treated as an afterthought. Together these strands are structured so that the fourth year builds naturally on three years of solid grounding, rather than requiring a sudden leap in independence and specialist knowledge.
Who it's for
This course suits people who are genuinely curious about how the universe works at both the smallest and largest scales, and who find satisfaction in mathematical problem-solving rather than being put off by it. If you enjoyed physics and maths at school or college and want to go deeper, properly deeper, not just a module or two further, the extra fourth year gives you room to do that. Most students accepted onto physics courses of this kind arrive having studied A-levels or equivalent, typically within the 160–175 UCAS tariff range, so you'll be joining a cohort with a broadly similar academic background, though this describes typical entrants rather than a fixed requirement. It suits people who are comfortable with a long run-up: four years is a real commitment, and the independent research project towards the end asks for self-direction, patience and the ability to work through problems that don't have a neat answer at the back of a textbook. If you're drawn to astrophysics specifically, the physics of stars, galaxies, and the wider cosmos, but don't want to give up a solid grounding in physics more broadly, this integrated structure is designed with exactly that balance in mind. Expect a mix of lecture-based learning, laboratory work, computational analysis, and eventually sustained independent study; it suits students who are happy working both collaboratively and alone, and who want their final years to feel less like taught classes and more like genuine research.
Careers & job market
Nationally, across Physics & Chemistry courses, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 75% of those in work are in roles classed as highly skilled or continuing into further study, figures that reflect the national graduate labour market for this subject area rather than outcomes specific to any one university or a guarantee for individual graduates. National earnings data (Graduate Outcomes/LEO) show starting salaries in the region of £26,500–£34,000 fifteen months after graduation, moving to roughly £24,650–£34,800 after three years and £30,600–£43,200 after five years; these are national ranges for the subject area, not figures tied to this specific course or promised to any graduate. The IOP accreditation attached to this MPhys means it fully meets the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist status, which can be a relevant marker for those aiming at professional recognition within physics later in their career. Nationally, 90% of students on comparable courses continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed, giving some sense of how many students stay the course once started. Career paths from a physics degree with an astrophysics specialism can lead towards research, data-intensive roles, further postgraduate study, or other technically demanding fields, though the specific route will depend on the individual, their project work, and the wider job market at the time.
University & format
This is a full-time, four-year integrated Master's course delivered in English at the University of Warwick, a public, research-intensive Russell Group university founded in 1965 with a total student body of 25,615. Warwick was and holds a Gold award in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality. Degrees are awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body and are nationally recognised.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| a Baccalaureate | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Warwick →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Physics & Chemistry graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £33,500 | £31,000 – £38,000 | 40 |
| 3 years after | £33,500 | £27,500 – £44,000 | 120 |
| 5 years after | £42,000 | £33,000 – £58,500 | 150 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in physics & chemistry · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Physics & Chemistry nationally
National figures for Physics & Chemistry graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Physics & Chemistry courses at the same study level.
Compared with 886 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 16% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 16% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 150; response rate: 62%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Physics & Chemistry graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Physics & Chemistry graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Research institutes
- Energy & manufacturing
- Universities
- Government labs
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Physics & Chemistry graduates.
Physics Content Developer for AI-Enhanced LearningUp LearnPhysics PhD, Quantum Data Scientist for AIObsidianPhysics Academic MentorRibbons and Reeves LimitedPhysics TechnicianSapientia Education TrustPhysics Academic Mentor17918Physics Teachers in Calderdale and KirkleesCV-LibraryIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
92% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £33,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 83% · in work or study 92% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Warwick
Physical sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around The University of Warwick
256 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Physics & Chemistry right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Warwick from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £25,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Warwick’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Warwick and gov.uk before you apply.
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