Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of physics and demonstrates how this knowledge can be applied to the physics of astronomy. Recent astronomical discoveries have made it an increasingly popular area of study.
The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UKs major centres of astronomical research.
The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the Schools research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.
The recent past has been witness to dramatic astronomical discoveries and an ...
Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of physics and demonstrates how this knowledge can be applied to the physics of astronomy. Recent astronomical discoveries have made it an increasingly popular area of study. <br/><br/>The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UKs major centres of astronomical research. <br/><br/>The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the Schools research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.<br/><br/>The recent past has been witness to dramatic astronomical discoveries and an unsurpassed gathering of data. This is therefore a very exciting time to be involved with astrophysics. <br/><br/>We endeavour to ensure that you gain a unique and deep insight into the major scientific controversies of our time.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F510
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. National 5s: English at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 37 37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6 and Physics at 5. SL: English at 5. A levelA,A,A A,B,B Required subjects: A Levels: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £34,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |