Overview

With BSc Astrophysics (Hons) at The University of Lancashire you’ll work in a state-of-the-art learning environment for practical analysis. You will interpret and model astronomical data, developing a sophisticated knowledge base. You’ll also get the chance to spend a year abroad, whether studying at a partner institution or working on an approved research project.

Career:

The BSc (Hons) Astrophysics degree course provides the analytical and mathematical skills which are prized across a range of industries, as well as a strong foundation for a career in research.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the IOP, the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Applied and Computational Physics

Functions, Vectors and Calculus

Properties of Matter

Ordinary Differential Equations

Formation, Structure and Evolution of Stars

Cosmology and Galaxies

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Key information

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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General requirements

120 points at A2 including BB in Physics and Maths

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM only accepted alongside A-level Maths and Physics at grade BB

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 120 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 5 Maths and Physics

T Level: M and A2 Maths and Physics at grade BB

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

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Tuition Fees

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19500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

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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