**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.
- Learn at one of the UK...
**Course Overview**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll gain excellent observational, mathematical and logical skills as well as problem-solving abilities. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn at one of the UK’s best-equipped teaching observatories, with our recent £200,000 investment in probably the most powerful modern optical telescope available in the country.<br/><br/><br/>**What you’ll do** <br/><br/><br/>- In the 2022 National Student Survey, 92% of Physics and Astrophysics respondents were overall satisfied with their course, with a 90% rating for the teaching on the course.<br/><br/><br/>- The University has its own observatory, the Alston Observatory, one of the largest teaching observatories in the UK, which you’ll get to use during your BSc (Hons) Astrophysics course.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll also benefit from an excellent learning environment, with state-of-the-art facilities used for practical analysis, interpretation, modelling astronomical data and specialised research software.<br/><br/><br/>**Accreditations**<br/><br/><br/>- This course is accredited by the IOP, the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. On completion of this course graduates can progress towards Chartered Physicist (Phys) status.<br/><br/><br/>**Future careers** <br/><br/>Graduates of our BSc (Hons) Astrophysics degree are amongst the most employable around because of their analytical and mathematical skills. Your skills make you particularly attractive to employers, not just in astrophysics, but in a wide range of fields including oil and gas, and medical physics.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
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Course Code
F471
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffScottish Higher64 UCAS points including 32 points from Maths and Physics Access to HE Diploma64 UCAS points including15 credits at level 3 in each of maths and physics International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePass 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 55 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 ASAS Maths and AS Physics at grade C accepted to meet subject requirements only. We do not accept UCAS points gained from AS grades A level64 UCAS Points including 32 from A-Level or AS-Level Maths and/or Physics T LevelP 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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