MPhys Physics with Astrophysics

All applications are considered on an individual basis once we receive a formal application through UCAS which includes details of the subjects taken and grades achieved, a personal statement, academic reference and your predicted grades (if you have not yet taken your final examinations). Candidates may also be interviewed online or in person. 

All applicants should be aware that, if they are interviewed, information provided in the personal statement may be used as the basis for further discussion in an interview with an academic member of staff.  

Further information and advice on writing your personal statement and the UCAS application process can be found on the  UCAS website .

We would be interested in any work experience, although we realise that this is very difficult to find in relevant areas.

Eligible UK-based applicants were required to attend an in-person interview as part of the selection process for 2024 entry. We are currently reviewing our interview requirements for 2025 entry. All updates will be posted here.

We welcome applicants who are returning to education and are as flexible as possible when making offers. 

We are happy to consider applicants from overseas. We have no quota limitations for overseas applicants.

Applications for deferred entry are considered equally to other applications up to the point of confirmation.

Deferred entry is granted at the discretion of admissions staff, and is normally granted for one year only and two years at the maximum in exceptional circumstances.

Some English Language test results, such as IELTS or TOEFL, are only valid for two years from the test date. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

We normally guarantee a place in the current year should an applicant's gap year plans change. However, this is subject to availability of places.

If you have re-sat individual modules to improve your grades, we will consider your application according to the standard selection process. If you are planning to re-sit the final Year 13 examinations, or have already done so, the University will consider your application, but we may require further information in order to make an informed judgment on your application.

We are happy to consider applicants who are taking their examinations in different sittings, provided they were taken over the standard two-year period.

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved.  

We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.   

If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through UCAS Clearing, you are required to meet the Clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and Clearing, places will be subject to availability. 

Transfers to the first year of this course from those on another course within the University, or from other institutions, are considered on a case-by-case basis.  

Transfers into the second year are not normally considered.   

If you wish to enquire about whether you would be eligible to apply for entry onto the first or second year, please contact the Admissions Team with full details of your qualifications and copies of your transcripts to date.