‌The BSc Physics with Astrophysics with a year in Europe programme includes a good all-round knowledge of physics, but with a special focus in theoretical and experimental astrophysics. Special courses allow you to pursue a broad understanding of modern astrophysics across the electromagnetic spectrum including stars, galaxies and the exotic concepts of dark matter and dark energy. A group project in the final year develops experimental and research skills in the discipline.

Physics graduates from York are particularly successful at achieving successful careers with over 80% of students in employment or further study six months after graduating. Physics graduates are highly sought after by employers across a range of disciplines. While many graduates go on to careers that use their knowledge and expertise in Physics, others are readily employed in other areas such as computing or electronics. Particular skills gained through studying Physics, such as problem solving and numeracy, lend themselves well to other, often lucrative, graduate-level careers, and our students have gone onto a range of careers including: Management Accountancy Law Broadcasting Engineering Computing/IT