What will I learn?

Our Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology MSci course will give you an understanding of fundamental aspects of physics, astrophysics and cosmology covering areas such as special and general relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, the physics of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe. Approximately one quarter of the course is astrophysics and cosmology related. You鈥檒l carry out extensive astrophysics or cosmology related project work in your fourth year to gain an insight into the skills and conduct of scientific research. You鈥檒l be taught by academic staff who have links to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the LIGO gravitational wave observatory.Key benefits- Award winning: six former staff and students in the Physics department are Nobel Prize winners.- Research lies at the heart of our department, so you鈥檒l be taught by internationally renowned scientists.- Study the skies using King鈥檚 own rooftop observatory and telescope.- You鈥檒l have access to our newly refurbished laboratory facilities, located in the heart of London. Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/physics-with-astrophysics-and-cosmology-msci

Which department am I in?

Physics

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

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Start date

September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Strand,

London,

City Of Westminster,

WC2R 2LS, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For students from Hong Kong

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. AAA including A in both Mathematics and Physics OR A*AB including A* Mathematics and A in Physics OR A*AB including A in Mathematics and A* in Physics.NOTE. If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.