Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Available for Clearing 2025

Course Overview - Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Foundation Year**
Physics gives you the tools to understand our world at a fundamental level, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe.

Our dedicated foundation year will give you the knowledge and skills needed for entry to any of our physics, astrophysics, astronomy or space science degrees.

This course is designed for science students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to Stage 1 of our degree courses. It is also an excellent conversion course for ap...

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Course Information

1 Clearing option available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

27/09/2025

Campus

Canterbury campus

Course Address
University of Kent
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ

Application Details

Course Code

F594

Institution Code

K24

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

80

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

Scottish Higher

Applications are individually considered by the Admissions Officer

Access to HE Diploma

The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

24 points from the IB Diploma or 80 UCAS Tariff Points including one of HL Maths, HL Maths Methods, HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or HL Physics at 4 OR SL Maths or SL Physics at 5

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

MMP

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in Maths GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

A level

C,D,D

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

T Level

The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.

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