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 - The Structure of the universe

Electromagnetic Radiation and Quantum Theory

Mechanics

Applied Physics and Linear Systems

Practical Physics - Programming and Experimental Physics

Functions, Vectors and Calculus

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 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 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.

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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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17325 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK students:

£1,623 for the placement year

Part-time: £1,587 per 20 credits

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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