Astrophysics BSc


School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics


Institution Code H36

UCAS Code

F501


Programme Code EIPHYAP

Start date

September

Contact us

01707 284800

About the course

Astrophysics student
  • You will be part of a small and friendly department within the School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics where class sizes are small enough that you know your lecturers by name; Visit our School web page.
  • We have one of the largest astronomy research groups in the UK and students conduct research projects supervised by scientists and mathematicians in the School ;
  • Students have exceptional one-year placement opportunities in the UK and abroad;
  • Our Bayfordbury Observatory is regarded as one of the finest teaching observatories in the country. The observatory site also hosts the new Science Learning Centre East of England;
  • We are ranked by the Guardian University guide for 2011 in the Top 10 UK universities for Physics. Visit the Guardian league tables;
  • If you would like more detailed information about what you will be studying on each year of this course, then go to ‘Course structure’ via the tab at the top of the page, and then click on the ‘- full details’ link for each year of study. You will then see a description for each module.

Entry requirements

300 UCAS points which must include at least grade C in both Physics & Mathematics GCE A2 levels. GCSE English and mathematics at grade C or above. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0,TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) is required for those for whom English is not their first language. Equivalent qualifications welcomed.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

Study routes

  • Part-time 5-6 years
  • Full-time 3 Years
  • Sandwich 4 years

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IoP). Graduates of this degree programme are eligible for Associate Membership of the IoP.

Our experts

Alan McCall

Programme Tutor