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This is your future

Physics and Astronomy

Get ready to join a global community that helps brilliant thinkers turn inspiration into reality, encouraging innovation, experimentation and creative thinking.

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A message to our offer-holders

Congratulations on becoming an offer-holder in Physics at The University of Manchester.

Choose The University of Manchester and you'll benefit from world-class teaching at a time when scientific expertise is of paramount importance.  

You'll also unlock numerous opportunities to connect with potential employers to shape your future and make a difference with your degree. 

Meet your Department’s Admissions Tutor

Dr. Dave Binks welcomes you to Manchester

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Ranked 1st

We’re ranked joint 1st in the UK for our world-leading ‘4*’ physics research (UK Research Excellence Framework 2021)

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Graduate employment

We’re the most targeted university by the nation’s top graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2023)

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World-famous

World-famous physicist Prof Brian Cox usually teaches “Relativity and Quantum Physics” to our first-year students.

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Jodrell Bank

We operate the Jodrell Bank Observatory, home to the international headquarters of the Square Kilometre Array.

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Your learning experience

Physics at Manchester

Hear from our staff and students

Find out more about studying Physics and Astronomy at The University of Manchester and how you will benefit from our expert teaching and world class facilities.

Exoplanets

Watch the taster lecture by Dr. Eamonn Kerins, Senior Lecturer in Astronomy, to learn more.

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VIDEO: Jodrell Bank

Professor Tim O’Brien explains how undergraduates can make the most of the Jodrell Bank facilities.

Women in Physics

Undergraduate Louisa Mason discusses her experience of the 2021 Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics. 

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Student support

Your health, wellbeing and safety

At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.

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Support on your course

Studying at the University is a fantastic experience, but we’re always on hand to support you during your time with us when you need advice or help. We have a specialist Student Support Team and student PASS scheme who are there to support you through your student journey.

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Cost of Living

Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.

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Scholarship Ceremony

Hear from previous recipients of our scholarships at last years Scholarship Ceremony.

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Student life at Manchester

Student life at Manchester

Explore what student life is like when you study at The University of Manchester. 

The city of Manchester has an amazing student social scene, there truly is something for everyone here. There are also plenty of student societies to get involved with to explore your interests and make new friends. Get a flavour for student life at Manchester below. 

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Why I chose to study at Manchester

Clea Dronne, Physics and Astronomy

Clea tells us about moving from France to study Physics and joining the Women in Science and Engineering Society.

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Meet one of our students

Erin Raif is studying the MPhys course and tells us why it’s a good thing to have your head in the clouds.

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Teach first

Third year student Louisa Mason tells us about her experience of a Teach First internship at the end of her second year studies. 

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My journey so far

Louisa Mason talks about her university experience, the work she’s been doing at Manchester and lunch with the Lovell Telescope.

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Join Manchester’s student Physic’s society to meet fellow Physics students and take part in fun social events. 

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Careers and employability

A career for life

The most recent Graduate Outcomes Survey found that 95% of students were in employment or further studies 15 months after graduating with an average salary of £27,500, rising to £32,000 after 5 years*.

*Data for BSc Physics graduates

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My graduate journey – after graduation

Kamen explains how he landed a job as an assistant editor – plus, why stand-up comedy helped his job search.

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My graduate journey - 3 years on

Discover how Ellen used her Physics degree to enter a world of big data and secure a dream job at Apple!

Read Ellen's blog : From Physics to Coding and Big Data at Apple with Ellen Leahy.

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My graduate journey - 3 years on

Interested in joining the tech Industry? Graduate and Technology Architect Wei Ann gives some tips on how to stand out to employers.

Read Wei Ann's blog : Graduate profile - Wei Ann Heng, software engineer.

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Received all of your offers? You can accept your offer of a place at university now via UCAS Hub.

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We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.

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