BSc Physics with Astrophysics
About this course
Physics with astrophysics is a discipline that takes the fundamental questions of physics and applies them to the largest possible canvas: the universe itself. Astrophysics asks how stars are born and die, how galaxies form and evolve, what happened in the first moments after the Big Bang, and what the mysterious dark matter and dark energy that appear to dominate the universe actually are. These questions are addressed using the same mathematical and physical principles that govern matter and energy on Earth, but stretched to scales and extremes that no laboratory can replicate, making astrophysics one of the most demanding and exciting applications of physics. At Lincoln this three-year full-time programme develops rigorous training in physics alongside specialised knowledge in space science, Earth observation, and the physics of extreme conditions. You will develop the reasoning and analytical skills to tackle problems with no known answers, learning to think rigorously and creatively in situations of genuine uncertainty. The programme includes a sandwich year and a work placement, providing professional experience in an industry or research context during your studies. The space industry is growing rapidly, with significant investment in satellite technology, Earth observation, and space science missions, and the programme is designed specifically to equip graduates for roles in this sector alongside the many other fields where analytical and quantitative physics training is valued. Graduates of physics with astrophysics programmes find careers in the space industry, including roles in satellite design, Earth observation analysis, mission planning, and space systems engineering, as well as in data science, finance, technology, research and development, and the energy sector. The analytical, mathematical, and computational skills you develop are highly transferable and valued well beyond space-specific roles. Many graduates also continue to postgraduate study in astrophysics, cosmology, space science, or related fields, contributing to research that extends humanity's understanding of the cosmos.
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