**Course Overview**
- Did you ever wonder how stars and galaxies came to be? Astrophysics can provide the answer – with the skills, methods and knowledge to investigate the physics of our universe.
- Studying our Astrophysics BSc (Hons) programme offers the opportunity to explore the very fabric of our universe. You’ll develop skills in various scientific methods, while learning how physics applies to stellar objects and systems.
- With us, you’ll work in a state-of-the art learning environment for practical analysis, interpretation and modelling of astronomical data, developing a sophisticated practical and theoretical knowledge base. You’ll also get the chance to spend a year abroad, whether studying at a partner institution or working with an approved research project.
- By the time you graduate, you should leave us with well-developed excellent observational, mathematical and logical skills, coupled with keen problem-solving abilities. It’s the kind of mix that’s attractive to employers in a wide range of sectors – from medical physics and education to oil and gas.
**Why study with us**
- Learn at one of the UK’s best-equipped teaching observatories, with our recent £200,000 investment in probably the most powerful modern optical telescope available in the country.
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Astrophysics is ranked 10th in the UK with 89% of students satisfied with the learning resources (National Student Survey 2020).
- This course is recognised by the Institute of Physics – you’ll qualify for student membership, and for Membership as a graduate.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1: Compulsory modules; Introduction to Physics, Introduction to Laboratory Physics (including the “Physics Challenge”), Introduction to Astronomy, Introduction to Mechanics, Applied Physics and Linear Systems, Functions, Vectors, and Calculus.
Year 2: Compulsory modules, Electromagnetism and Waves, Thermal and Quantum Physics, Astrophysics II, Laboratory Physics and Astrophysics, Ordinary Differential Equations. Optional modules; Scientific Computing, Vector Calculus, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics.
Year 3: Compulsory modules; Formation, Structure, and Evolution of Stars, Relativity and Cosmology, Laboratory Physics and Astrophysics, Project. Optional modules; Electrodynamics and Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Condensed Matter (Solid State and Soft Matter), Fluid Dynamics, Partial Differential Equations and Integral Transforms
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Physics, Institute of
Royal Astronomical Society
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F510
Institution code:
C30
Campus Name:
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
120 UCAS Points including A-Level B in Physics and Maths. Use of Maths and General Studies not accepted
including A-Level B in Physics and Maths.
120 UCAS Points including Physics and Maths at grade B.
122 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits at Distinction in Maths, and 15 level 3 credits at Distinction in Physics
Pass IB Diploma including 120 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Physics and Maths
Considered with A-Level grade B Maths and Physics
120 UCAS Points including Physics and Maths at H1
Considered with A-Level grade B Maths and Physics
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
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Preston
PR1 2HE
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