Physics and Astrophysics

This is a broad and intellectually stimulating degree that includes core physics knowledge and a thorough grounding in astrophysics. you'll study the workings of the universe, from the planets of our solar system to the most distant galaxies. you'll learn how to analyse astronomical data, draw conclusions and present results. you can spend time in the astronomy laboratory and use our robotic telescope to take your own data. there are two projects to complete in your final year.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Ur physics students develop numerical, problem solving and data analysis skills that are useful in many graduate jobs, including computer programming, software engineering, data science, and research and development into new products and services. their expertise can be applied to many of the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, from developing renewable energy technologies and improving medical treatments to creating quantum telecommunications systems and exploring outer space. students who want to work as a physics researcher often do a phd, which can lead to a career at a top university or a major international research facility such as cern. the university of sheffield is part of the white rose industrial physics academy. this partnership of university physics departments and technical industries can set up collaborations between our students and industrial partners through internships, year in industry placements, final year projects and careers activities. wripa also organises the uk’s largest physics recruitment fair, where our students can meet potential employers.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. The University of Sheffield has partnerships with the following companies: