Study Physics and Astrophysics at Hull
See the world differently on a Physics and Astrophysics degree at Hull, ranked number 1 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction.1
A world of knowledge
Physics. It’s how the world works: from the nanoscale to the cosmological.
Here, you can help us chip away at the boundaries of knowledge.
Physics degrees at Hull are ranked Top 10 in the UK2 for Student Satisfaction, and are led by international experts who will help you gain a thorough understanding of fundamental physics and maths concepts. Our courses also give you the investigative skills to apply these concepts in new areas of science, technology and enterprise.
Highly valued by employers, a degree in physics opens doors to varied and rewarding careers in areas from research & development to accountancy and management. Over 85% of our students go into employment or further study within 15 months of graduating.3
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Where Physics at Hull could take you
By studying physics at Hull, you'll conduct real investigative research in areas like advanced materials, lasers and space science – tackling questions that no-one else has yet answered. And by the time you graduate, you'll be able to take the answers to those questions into your career.
You also have the option to stay on for an extra year to gain a Masters degree which meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist status. Our graduates have gone on to work at Rolls-Royce, Thales, QinetiQ, NPL, Reckitt, Atkins and Clyde Bergemann and others have secured places on graduate training schemes with the National Grid and the NHS, among others.
Why Physics and Astrophysics at Hull?
From supercomputers to contemporary physics laboratories, you'll gain the tools for a broad understanding of modern physics. Step onto campus and see for yourself...
Physics: a degree that can take you anywhere
Advances in new energy sources, modern medical techniques, communications and computers... they’ve all come from physicists with the knowledge to innovate and the skills to deliver.
A degree in Physics and Astrophysics opens the doors to a whole range of future prospects. You'll pick up sought after skills in everything from communication and team work to problem solving, alongside programming, maths and research experience.
Once you've graduated, you'll find a broad variety of employment opportunities available to you. Physics graduates have gone onto successful careers in fields like research and development, ICT systems analysis, education, medical physics, pharmaceuticals, scientific media and finance.
Think you’re not ready or right for uni? Think again…
If you don’t meet our entry requirements, you may still be able to join us on a foundation year: an extra year at the start of your degree.
The foundation year has lower entry requirements to our main degree courses and is designed to boost your academic skills and subject knowledge, bringing you up to speed for a full undergraduate degree.
Go one step beyond with an integrated Masters
Our Physics, Physics with Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics courses include an integrated Masters option to continue your studies into a fourth year.
By studying a Masters, you'll further extend the depth and breadth of your physics knowledge and earn an MPhys qualification. This meets the educational requirements towards a sought-after qualification as a Chartered Physicist, which opens even more doors to future employment and research opportunities.
Our doors are always open to unclosed minds
So whoever you are, wherever you're from and wherever you want to go, we'd love to meet you.
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Physics at Hull is ranked 1st in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction. Guardian University Rankings 2025
Physics is ranked 3rd out of 48 institutions for Student Satisfaction. Complete University Guide 2025