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Physics Courses at Northumbria

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Study Undergraduate Physics subjects at Northumbria.  

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Northumbria is set to find out. With its £5 million award from the UK Space Agency, Northumbria and partners are set to see the launch of the UK’s first university-led multi-satellite space mission. 

100% of students studying Physics at Northumbria believed their course was intellectually stimulating and felt free to express their ideas, opinions, and beliefs (NSS, 2024).

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A Physics degree from Northumbria University is highly valued by employers and cuts across disciplines, giving you a vital edge in a competitive job market. 

Throughout your time here, you will learn from world-leading experts and develop transferable skills including problem solving, data analysis, computer programming and communication. 

Physics & Astronomy at Northumbria is ranked 1st in the UK for Teaching Quality & Student Experience (Times Good University Guide, 2025).

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Mathematics MMath (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

This integrated undergraduate course is underpinned by our research strengths in areas of applied mathematics and in your final year…

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Physics BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Interested in Physics? Understand the world around us, from the smallest particle to the largest galaxy.

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Physics MPhys (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Gain a deeper understanding of what’s around us, from the smallest particle to the far reaches of the universe with this course.

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