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.
BSc or MPhys?
MPhys courses 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.
Accreditation
These courses are all accredited by the Institute of Physics, so you’ll cover the key topics that every physicist needs to understand: mechanics, waves, optics, relativity, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum physics and more.
Flexibility
There’s flexibility to choose from a range of optional modules too, so you can tailor your degree to your interests, your career goals, and the global challenges you want to help solve.
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.
Physics courses
2025 entry
Physics and Astrophysics courses
2025 entry
Theoretical Physics courses
2025 entry
Physics with a Foundation Year
Visit us
Discover what sets Sheffield apart at our undergraduate open day on Saturday 5 July 2025.