Physics and astronomy undergraduate courses
We offer a range of physics and astronomy courses, with the opportunity to specialise in areas such as astrophysics and theoretical physics. You can also grow your experience and connections by opting to complete a year-long work placement or study abroad as part of your degree.
Our courses are accredited by the Institute of Physics, so you’ll cover the key topics that every physicist needs to understand, such as mechanics, waves, optics, relativity, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum physics.
Physics courses
Physics and Astrophysics courses
Theoretical Physics courses
Physics with a Foundation Year
Integrated masters
Our four-year MPhys options come with a final year of research training, where you'll work in the lab with a team of professional scientists on an unanswered question in physics. They're the best route for students who are thinking about a career in scientific research.
Industrial Placement Years
All of our physics courses offer the option of a one-year industrial work placement, which you can opt to do after you start your degree.
Study abroad
On all our physics and astrophysics courses, you can apply to spend a year studying abroad once you arrive in Sheffield.
International undergraduate scholarships
We are offering scholarships of £2,500 for each year (subject to a 60% average) of your undergraduate degree. The maximum value is £10,000 for four-year programmes.