Astrophysics (BSc)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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Cardiff University

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

F511

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,450 / year(s)

Astrophysics (BSc)

About

Astrophysics (BSc)

Why study this course

Our three year BSc in Astrophysics will give you a deeper understanding of the Universe while developing your skills and knowledge in the core subjects of physics and mathematics.

8th in the UK

We’re ranked 8th for physics in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2025).

95% employment

95% of our graduates are employed, in further study, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Student satisfaction

We're 1st in the Russell Group for teaching on my course, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback and academic support for physics (National Student Survey (NSS) 2024).

Research-led teaching

We're home to one of the largest UK communities of astrophysicists and condensed matter physicists.

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)

This course meets the high quality standards in education set out by the IOP.

The BSc Astrophysics degree covers core physical and mathematical concepts with a clear focus on our interpretation of the Universe. The course is designed to give a thorough education in theoretical aspects of physics and astrophysics and an understanding of observational astronomy.

In your first two years, you will study a core component of physics and astrophysics modules, delivered to you by a range of teaching methods. In your third year you will study advanced astrophysics and astronomy topics in detail, with additional optional modules. You will also undertake an astrophysics research project.

The course aims to prepare you for a career in industrial or academic research and development, education or other sectors which require a practical, numerate and analytical approach to problem solving.

You will be part of a friendly and welcoming department currently housed in the Queen’s Building complex, which contains a wide variety of purpose-built laboratories, lecture theatres and computing facilities.

Accreditations

Institute of Physics (IOP)

Subject area: Physics and astronomy

School of Physics and Astronomy
Get in touch
+44 (0)29 2087 6457
5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA

Disciplines

School of Physics and Astronomy

Requirements

Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. To include HL Maths and HL Physics. Applicants taking HL Maths without HL Physics will also be considered normally subject to achieving a grade 6 in HL Maths.

English Program Requirements

GCSE

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

IELTS (academic)

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

TOEFL iBT

At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking.

PTE Academic

At least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

Trinity ISE II/III

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.

Other accepted qualifications

Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.

Career

Careers

Career prospects

Physics and Astronomy graduates are highly valued by employers and our students go on to work in a wide range of different fields including research science, medical physics and technology, teaching and finance and banking.

Employers included UK and international universities plus a large range of organisations such as Rolls Royce, European Space Agency, Lockheed Martin, National Instruments andÂ Barclays.