Overview

The Astrophysics MPhys degreee offered at Aberystwyth University allows you to cover a broad area of learning and then specialise later in your career. With foundations in the key areas of Physics and Astronomy, taught in a supportive environment, you will also develop the transferable skills required by employers, in this discipline, for education, business and industry.

Career opportunities

Our graduates have discovered career paths in:

Medical Physics

Radiation Protection Practitioner

Research Science

Other graduates from our department have sought careers in:

Systems Development

Product Development

Technical Publishing

Meteorology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Algebra And Differential Equations

Astronomy

Calculus

Classical Dynamics

Classical Physics

Forces And Energy

Further Algebra And Calculus

Laboratory Techniques For Experimental Physics

Modern Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, 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.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff 128 - 120
A Levels ABB-BBB with B in Physics and B in Mathematics
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics
BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM with specified subject and B in A level Physics and B in Mathematics
International Baccalaureate: 32-30 points overall with 6 points in Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate: 75% overall with 7 in Physics and Mathematics

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21875 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

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