Astrophysics (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Astrophysics (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

**Course Overview**

Do you ever wonder how our universe came to be? Our Astrophysics Foundation Year degree course will help you find the answers and lead to a rewarding career in this field.

**Why study with us**


- You’ll also develop your mathematical skills, and benefit from a state-of-the art learning environment for practical analysis, interpretation and modelling of astronomical data.


- You’ll gain excellent observational, mathematical and logical skills as well as problem-solving abilities.


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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Admissions Office
Corporation Street
Preston
PR1 2HE

Application Details

Course Code

F471

Institution Code

C30

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

64

including 32 from A2 or AS Maths and/or Physics

Scottish Higher

64 UCAS points including 32 points from Maths and Physics

Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS points including15 credits at level 3 in each of maths and physics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Pass IB Diploma including 64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including 32 points from Higher Level or Standard Level Maths and Physics

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

only accepted alongside 32 points from A Level or AS Level Maths and/or Physics. BTEC 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.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

64 UCAS points including 32 points from Maths and Physics

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication. GCSE Maths grade A/7 accepted in place of Maths/Physics s

AS

AS Maths and AS Physics at grade C accepted to meet subject requirements only. We do not accept UCAS points gained from AS grades

A level

64 UCAS Points including 32 from A-Level or AS-Level Maths and/or Physics

T Level

P

P (D or E) required. T Level 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. T Level in any subject is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A Level or AS Level Maths and Physics

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,535

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