12 Online Physics and Astronomy Degree Programs in United Kingdom

Develop your knowledge and understanding of theoretical physics and the underpinning mathematics. This BSc (Honours) Mathematics and Physics degree will teach you how to use essential techniques and relevant software. Explore fundamental physics concepts, including Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. Use applied mathematics tools, including mathematical methods, modelling and numerical techniques. 

Our learning resources combine the latest technologies and traditional media – prepared by academics passionate about their subject and active researchers in their field. This accredited BSc (Honours) Physics degree takes you from a broad appreciation of science to the cutting edge of contemporary physics. Develop the knowledge and skills to explore the smallest and largest scales of the Universe.

Develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore the smallest and largest scales of the Universe. You’ll learn to describe, analyse, test and explain phenomena in the physical world objectively and quantitatively, using appropriate mathematical tools and experimental methods. Develop your understanding of core physics concepts and processes.

In this specialist route available in our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64), you’ll develop the knowledge and skills you need to study outer space. You’ll be able to objectively and quantitatively describe, analyse, test and explain phenomena in the Universe, using appropriate quantitative tools and observational methods.

This MSc in Space Science and Technology qualification looks at space science and the technology that underpins it. Developed in consultation with the UK Space Agency and the space industry, it's suitable for developing a career in the space sector. This MSc will equip you with the skills to conduct individual and team scientific investigations using space-based instrumentation.

In this specialist route available in our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64), you’ll develop the knowledge and skills you need to explore the smallest and largest scales of the Universe. You’ll be able to objectively and quantitatively describe, analyse, test and explain phenomena in the physical world, using appropriate mathematical tools and experimental methods.

Designed for those with an academic or professional interest in space science, this Postgraduate Certificate in Space Science qualification provides students with a wide-ranging overview of scientific measurement in the space environment and will equip students with the skills required to carry out scientific investigations using space-based instrumentation, both individually and as a team.

The IGCSE in Physics aims to impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge and skills as well as foster an appreciation of the practical nature of physics. Experimental and investigative skills based on safe, correct safe laboratory techniques will be developed. Students will also gain an appreciation of scientific methods and learn to form hypotheses and design experiments to test them.

The Science IGCSE Course combines the most interesting aspects of IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This is an ideal introduction for students who require a grounding in elementary science which has become a requirement for many important occupations, such as Teaching, Nursing & midwifery.

The International GCSE in Science (Double Award) aims to impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge and facts, and an understanding of scientific concepts, principles, themes and patterns.

The Solar System and Beyond is a fun and informative course for those fascinated by our solar system's mysteries. The course will feature an exploration of Earth, the solar system, stars, and galaxies.

Completed from home at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Students can enrol anytime 365 days a year and once registered can be studying within days. No set term times and no enrolment dates.