With a year of intensive research experience and a reference from a Harvard academic, you’ll graduate with an extremely impressive CV. If you’re keen to continue your studies at PhD level – whether in astrophysics or another discipline – this degree will open up possibilities all over the world.
If you choose a career outside physics, your ability to analyse, understand and model situations in order to solve problems will be in high demand in a wide range of professions. You’ll be able to demonstrate transferable skills such as computation and coding, communication and project management. In addition, your astrophysics degree will indicate to employers that you are an independent thinker who is not afraid of an intellectual challenge.
You may already know what sort of career you’d like to pursue, but if not, we’ll offer the support you need to help you decide. You can attend a programme of career-focused sessions in year two, designed specially for physics students and timetabled to fit in with your studies. They include application and interview workshops, as well as talks from visiting professionals. We can also help you to find a paid summer placement through the South East Physics Network scheme, giving you valuable real-world experience and the chance to make industry contacts.
Around a third of our Physics and Astronomy graduates go on to do a PhD. Others choose a career in the private and public sectors, in government, defence, finance, business, and industry. Here are just some of the roles they have secured: