Overview

The Astrophysics degree delivered by Cardiff University is designed for those wishing to study astrophysics in greater depth than the three year BSc allows.

Key facts

The course aims to prepare you for a career in industrial or academic research and development, education or other sectors which require a practical, numerate and analytical approach to problem solving.

You will be part of a friendly and welcoming department currently housed in the Queen’s Building complex, which contains a wide variety of purpose-built laboratories, lecture theatres and computing facilities.

Distinctive features

The distinctive features of the course include:

The opportunity to learn in a department which has a strong commitment to research and is home to one of the UK’s largest Astronomy research groups
The involvement of research-active staff in course design and delivery
A large research project in your final year
Frequent opportunities to conduct practical work in the School’s laboratory facilities

An emphasis on independent learning

Career prospects

Physics and Astronomy graduates are highly valued by employers and our students go on to work in a wide range of different fields including research science, medical physics and technology, teaching and finance and banking.

Employers include UK and international universities plus organisations such as Rolls Royce, European Space Agency, Lockheed Martin, Tata Steel, National Instruments and Barclays.

Graduate careers

Research scientist
Teacher
Finance and banking
Project manager

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Methods for Physicists
Mechanics and Matter
Experimental Physics
Planet Earth
Electricity, Magnetism and Waves

Computational Skills for Problem Solving
Astrophysics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 135 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level

AAA-AAB

Must include either Maths and Physics or A in Maths. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

International Baccalaureate

36-34 overall or 666 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Maths and Physics.

Baccalaureate Wales

From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3). This qualification will replace the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Baccalaureate). The qualification will continue to be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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