About the course

Our Physics with Astrophysics programmes focus on the core of mainstream physics, but also provide a balanced understanding of modern observational and theoretical astrophysics, from planets and stars to galaxies and cosmology

　　The PhD-style MPhys research projects are often based on data from world-class ground and space-based facilities and state-of-the-art computational codes for theoretical astrophysics

　　MPhys degrees take you further and give you a great opportunity to undertake research in our world-leading astrophysics group

　　Learn within a supportive community characterised by genuine student-staff relationships and small tutorial groups, typically made up of five students

　　Opportunity to join a -knit student society with great social events throughout the year

　　Benefit from access to advanced research facilities including clean-rooms, a helium liquefier, a water tank, amplified ultra-fast laser systems, and a suite of instruments for imaging biological materials Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£108,000

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Exeter
Autumn (September), 2025	Exeter

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Exeter

A*AA-AAB, IB: 38-34, BTEC: D*DD-DDD, Places are not normally offered to applicants who do not participate in an interview.

　　Required subjects - At least one grade A and a grade B in GCE AL Maths and Physics or at least one HL6 and one HL5 in IB Maths and Physics are required for all programmes. GCE AL Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths are all acceptable Maths subjects, and applicants may offer Physics, Maths and Further Maths towards their offer. Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require at least one grade A and a grade B in GCE AL Maths and Physics. Applicants offering non-standard qualifications (for example the Access to Higher Education Diploma or Open University credits) may need to pass an AL-style mathematics test to demonstrate ability. This test will be undertaken as part of an interview. IELTS (Academic) - at least 6.5 overall and no less than 6.0 in the writing section and no less than 5.5 in any other section, TOEFL IBT - at least 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　The next application deadline is 03 May 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Exeter. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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