Overview

As such, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of the laws of physics, and of the stars and galaxies. You'll gain mathematical skills and practical laboratory experience.

It’s a popular route if you want to keep your options open. You'll get a solid base that you can build on with further study, and have the chance to switch your focus to one of our other physics-based courses. You could even take the sandwich year option, by adding a year’s study abroad or working on a placement as part of your degree.

Key facts

What jobs can you do with a Physics with Astrophysics (Hons) course from The University of Lancashire ? You'll be ready to pursue a wide range of careers. You'll get the skills and knowledge that places you among the most employable graduates in the world.

The analytical and mathematical skills you’ll develop on this course come at a premium across many industry sectors. Along with the advanced scientific knowledge the degree offers, these skills can open various career paths. This can range from government and science to finance and business. Many of our graduates have gone on to work in research institutes and laboratories. Others have become teachers, analysts and even journalists.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institute Of Physics, the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. On completion of this course graduates can progress towards Chartered Physicist (Phys) status.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astrophysics

Applied and Computational Physics

Functions, Vectors and Calculus

Properties of Matter

Ordinary Differential Equations

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 459 other Bachelors in Physics 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS: 128 points at A2 including AB in Physics and Maths

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM only accepted with Maths and Physics A Level at grade AB

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 128 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 5/6 Maths and Physics

Pass Access course: 128 points including 15 level 3 credits at D in Maths and 15 level 3 credits at D in Physics

IELTS: grade 6 with no component lower than 5.5

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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18750 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK students:

Placement year £1,955 for the placement year

Part-time £1,630 per 20 credits

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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