Physics and astronomy course content
This page has been designed to help you find all the details about the exciting topics you'll be studying at Sheffield.
What you'll be studying and when
Click your course to explore the modules you'll be studying each year.
You'll be able to see what modules are core to your programme and what optional modules you can choose from. You'll also find detailed descriptions of what you'll be learning and the skills you'll develop, as well as information about industrial placement years and study abroad.
BSc Physics with an Industrial Placement Year
MPhys Physics and Astrophysics
BSc and MPhys Physics with a Foundation Year
International undergraduate scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international undergraduate students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee (worth up to £40,000 for four-year programmes).
Applications are open for existing offer holders for an undergraduate degree programme starting in autumn 2025.