MasterSciences and maths

MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics

University of Hertfordshire · Hatfield · United Kingdom

A 4-year master's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.

Study abroad⁠106 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£17,970/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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About this programme

Year 1 of this Hatfield integrated master mixes Special Relativity and Quantum Physics, The Physical Universe and Mathematical and Computational Methods, at 30 credits each, with Calculus and Experimental Physics in the second semester.⁠ Year 2 adds Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Optics and Lasers, and Extra-Solar Planets.⁠ By year 3 the core turns to Star Formation and Evolution, Foundations of Cosmology and Physics of Elementary Particles, with optional Space Dynamics and Rocket Performance and Propulsion.⁠

The MPhys takes 4 years full time or 8 part time, or 5 with a sandwich work placement, and is taught in English; study abroad is an option.⁠ Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries need IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.⁠ Study can be started through the international application portal or via UCAS code F511.⁠ Tuition in 2027/28 is £17,970 per year for EU and non-EU students.⁠ The next start is 29 September 2027.⁠

What you will study

39 modules published

Across 4 years of study.

How does study run?

5 lines through 4 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

Maths and foundations all the way

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsMaths and foundationsData and computingSociety, ethics and lawResearch methodsProjects and labsFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
What are all the subjects?

All 39 modules

Year 1 · 5 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester AB30
· Semester AB30
· Semester A30
· Semester B15
· Semester B15

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Year 2 · 12 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BOptional15

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Year 3 · 14 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester ABOptional30
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BOptional15

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Year 4 · 8 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester ABCore60

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The degree in facts
LevelIntegrated master · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred
QualificationMaster of Physics · Abbr: MPhys⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
  • ModePart time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
Internship
  • Work placement yearOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Semester abroad
  • OptionalYes⁠
  • AvailableYes⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More society, ethics and law than 5 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeMPhys (Hons) Astrophysics Hertfordshire39
MPhys (Hons) Physics Hertfordshire40
MPhys (Hons) Physics with Space Science Hertfordshire35
MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science Hertfordshire28
MSc Theoretical Physics Hertfordshire12
MSc Theoretical Physics with Advanced Research Hertfordshire14
MSc Astrophysics Hertfordshire17
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More maths and foundations, less research methods

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Maths and foundations
44% here
40% typical

Less here than typical

Specialist subjects
15% here
22% typical
Research methods
3% here
6% typical

About the same as typical: society, ethics and law, projects and labs, data and computing.

Which year differs most?

Close to similar programmes each year

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 2

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Year 3

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Year 4

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  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.

What it costs

At least £17,970 for the first year · EU/EEA

What does the first year cost?

≥ £17,970 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£17,970

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (12)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionInternational students2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionUK home students2026/27£9,790 / year
≈ €11,730
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionInternational students2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionUK home students2026/27£1,222 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,464
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£2,180 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,612
TuitionInternational students2026/27£2,180 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,612
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,225 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,468
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£2,246 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,691
TuitionInternational students2027/28£2,246 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,691
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.8
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£17,970
non-EU£17,970

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 10 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €21,531

Costs more than 1 of 9 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €21,531 and €25,102.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 10, cheapest first
Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics (Vysoké učení technické v Brně)2026/27≈ €3,000
This programme2027/28≈ €21,531
MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
MPhys (Hons) Physics with Space Science (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
MPhys (Hons) Physics (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
MSc Molecular Biotechnology (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €22,795
Applied Aquatic Biology MSc (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biotechnology MSc (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
MSc Astrophysics (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €27,552
MSc Theoretical Physics (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €27,552
And the whole degree?

≈ £71,880

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Next: 29 Sep 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
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Every date (4 dates)
Sep 2027
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
Sep 2028
  • Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
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What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: After graduating, he has realised that the challenges he faced throughout his degree have fully prepared him for his working life and future career.⁠
    +7 more
    • Text: Dr Sam Richards has taken his degree and career out of this world. From the classrooms of the University of Hertfordshire to directing space innovation across the globe, Sam’s journey reflects the power of passion, persistence, and global opportunity in the space industry.⁠
    • Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠
    • Text: Meet Dr Sam Richards, who has taken his degree out of this world. Sam is the Founder & Director of the Meridian Space Command and has previously had roles at NASA and ispace⁠
    • Text: On our MPhys Astrophysics degree, you will study astrophysics to a greater depth and breadth than our BSc programme. An MPhys is particularly recommended for those interested in pursuing research in the industrial, government and academic sectors, and who are likely to consider undertaking further postgraduate study (MSc and/or PhD degrees).⁠
    • Text: This degree has accreditation from the Institute of Physics (IoP).⁠
    • Btec: DDM - Applied Science AND A level Maths grade B · Offer: 128 · A level: ABB - B in Maths, B in Physics · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    • Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
    • Route: Ucas · UCAS code: F511 · Institution code: H36⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartDate: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 22 May 2028⁠
    +3 more
    • Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 22 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 29 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 22 May 2029⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeMPhys (Hons) Astrophysics HertfordshireSimilarMPhys (Hons) Physics HertfordshireSimilarMPhys (Hons) Physics with Space Science Hertfordshire
Price£17,970 / year · 2027/28£17,970 / year · 2027/28£17,970 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years4 years4 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date29 Sep 202729 Sep 202718 Sep 2027

6 of 6 publish a next date.

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

46% maths and foundations · 7% data and computing

MasterInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

MSc Theoretical Physics

£15,620–£22,995 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €18,716–€27,552

42% maths and foundations · 17% data and computing

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

MSc Theoretical Physics with Advanced Research

£15,620–£22,995 total · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €18,716–€27,552

43% maths and foundations · 14% data and computing

MasterScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

MSc Astrophysics

£15,620–£22,995 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €18,716–€27,552

53% free electives · 18% maths and foundations

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Next date
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics is a master's programme in sciences and maths at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 39 modules, of which 19 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (44%), free electives (26%) and data and computing (8%).

It includes an internship and a semester abroad.

How much does MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics cost?

£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £17,970; International students: £17,970). In euros that is ≈ €21,531.

When is the next deadline or start?

29 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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All 17 fields we hold

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Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 22 May 2028⁠Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 22 May 2028⁠Date: 29 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 22 May 2029⁠
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠Route: Ucas · UCAS code: F511 · Institution code: H36⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
Prior educationText: After graduating, he has realised that the challenges he faced throughout his degree have fully prepared him for his working life and future career.⁠Text: Dr Sam Richards has taken his degree and career out of this world. From the classrooms of the University of Hertfordshire to directing space innovation across the globe, Sam’s journey reflects the power of passion, persistence, and global opportunity in the space industry.⁠Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠Text: Meet Dr Sam Richards, who has taken his degree out of this world. Sam is the Founder & Director of the Meridian Space Command and has previously had roles at NASA and ispace⁠Text: On our MPhys Astrophysics degree, you will study astrophysics to a greater depth and breadth than our BSc programme. An MPhys is particularly recommended for those interested in pursuing research in the industrial, government and academic sectors, and who are likely to consider undertaking further postgraduate study (MSc and/or PhD degrees).⁠Text: This degree has accreditation from the Institute of Physics (IoP).⁠Btec: DDM - Applied Science AND A level Maths grade B · Offer: 128 · A level: ABB - B in Maths, B in Physics · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
Programme · 10 with values
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
QualificationMaster of Physics · Abbr: MPhys⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration4 years · Full time⁠8 years · Part time⁠5 years · Sandwich placement⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Optional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelIntegrated master · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠
Semester abroadOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Part time · Part time⁠Mode: Full time · Sandwich placement⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire

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