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    Astronomy, BSc (Hons) / CertHE
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    University of Central Lancashire

    Astronomy, BSc (Hons) / CertHE

    University of Central Lancashire

    University of Central Lancashire

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    United Kingdom, Preston

    University RankQS Ranking
    995

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Research

    Study Type

    Part Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 6 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 55  / credit
    Next Intake September-2026

    Astronomy, BSc (Hons) / CertHE

    About

    This online astronomy course offers an opportunity to delve into astronomy in your own time. You'll develop your understanding right from the start, all the way up to honours level.

    Along the way, you’ll develop the full range of scientific skills through experimental and observational work. You'll also learn library research skills and report writing. All your learning materials are online and you'll complete assessments at home. You will also complete group projects with your fellow distance learners.

    The course offers a flexible approach, where you can build up modules over the years if you choose. You’ll have the chance to achieve a different qualification with each level you reach. You’ll need to complete 18 modules including a dissertation project to achieve a BSc (Hons). You can finish earlier with other awards, like a Certificate of Higher Education.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Diploma from a technical / vocational or health college / institute with a GPA of 2.0/5 or 60-64%

    Successful completion of on year of appropriate study at a recognised KSA university with a GPA 2.5/5 (65-69%)

    Diploma from a technical / vocational or health college / institute with a GPA of 2.5/5 (65-69%)

    English Program Requirements

  • IELTS: grade 6 with no component lower than 5.5
  • Career

    Future careers in astronomy

    While our BSc (Hons) Astronomy lets you explore your passions, it also offers the scientific skills and advanced understanding. This will enhance your career and open new possibilities such as postgraduate study.

    Since we launched this programme, we’ve supported many students through to becoming full graduates. While many studied the subject as a personal interest, it also helped to enhance their professional prospects. Whatever the length and mode of your studies – an astronomy qualification can pave the way to a range of careers options. From working in education or an observatory to science communication and public outreach.

    For many of our graduates, this course has been a foundation to build upon with further study at postgraduate level. One of our graduates went on to achieve a master’s degree before working on a PhD in astronomy in South Africa.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 55 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of Central Lancashire

    Astronomy, BSc (Hons) / CertHE

    University of Central Lancashire

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    United Kingdom,

    Preston

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