Overview

At the Astrophysics (with Foundation Year) programme from The University of Lancashire you’ll gain an understanding of how to apply physics to the stars and galaxies which make up our universe, whilst developing skills in scientific methods.

During your MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics with Foundation Year course you’ll have access to specialist laboratory facilities for the study of nuclear physics, mechanics, optics, quantum physics, laser physics, spectroscopy and astrophysics. And our physics teaching laboratories have had an investment of over £40,000 in new equipment.

Foundation year courses are ideal if you don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to enter directly onto your chosen honours degree programme. They’re a great stepping stone to a full degree. You’ll gain excellent observational, mathematical and logical skills as well as problem-solving abilities.

What you'll do

The staff who deliver the courses are members of the School’s Jeremiah Horrocks Institute.

Many of our staff hold PhDs, and are active researchers in a number of areas of physics and astrophysics, attracting national and international research reputations.

During your MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics course you’ll have access to our observatory, the Alston Observatory, one of the largest teaching observatories in the UK.

Future Careers

Graduates of physics, astronomy, and astrophysics are amongst the most employable in the world; particularly in technical and business sectors where analytical and mathematical skills are at a premium.

You could have a career in industry, government research institutes, overseas laboratories and observatories. Or work for financial institutions. There are also jobs in teaching and scientific communication and public outreach.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Motion, Forces and Force Fields

The Road to Quantum Mechanics

Pure Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematical Methods

Foundations of Applied Physics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

64 points including 32 from A Level or AS Level Maths and/or Physics

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering MPP is accepted alongside GCSE Maths at grade A/7, AS Maths or alternative proof of mathematical ability on a case-by-case basis. 64 UCAS points including BTEC is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A-level or AS level Maths and/or Physics.

Pass Access Course: 64 points including 15 credits at level 3 in each of Maths and Physics

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects and Higher Level Maths and Physics

T Level: P (D or E) in Science or Engineering is accepted alongside GCSE Maths at grade A/7, AS Maths or alternative proof of Mathematical ability on a case-by-case basis, or T Level: P (D or E) in any subject is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A Level or AS Level Maths and/or Physics

GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4

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Tuition Fees

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17325 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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Funding

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