About this course
A degree in Astrophysics has the unique potential to provide an understanding of the most up-to-date discoveries in our universe. You’ll be introduced to all aspects of physics and astronomy, from quantum mechanics to cosmology.
Astrophysics with a Year Abroad
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Duration5 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 42,522 / year(s)
Next IntakeSeptember 28, 2026
Astrophysics with a Year Abroad
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Requirements
English Program Requirements
IELTS
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL iBT
78 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17 and speaking 19. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted.
Duolingo English Test
115 overall, with speaking, reading and writing not less than 105, and listening not below 100
Pearson PTE Academic
59 overall, with no component below 59
LanguageCert Academic
65 overall, with no skill below 60
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500
Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking and listening. Speaking and listening must be separately endorsed on the certificate.
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0990
Grade 4 overall, with Merit in speaking and listening
Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0510/0511
0510: Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking. Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0511: Grade C overall.
Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0993/0991
0993: Grade 5 overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking. Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0991: Grade 5 overall.
Cambridge ESOL Level 2/3 Advanced
169 overall, with no paper below 162
International Baccalaureate English A: Literature or Language & Literature
Grade 4 at Standard Level or grade 4 at Higher Level
International Baccalaureate English B
Grade 6 at Standard Level or grade 5 at Higher Level
Career
Careers and employability
The skills gained through studying a degree in Astrophysics are marketable in a vast range of sectors. Typical areas of employment include research, industry, computing, teaching, business and finance.
Many graduates move on to have careers in such diverse areas as:
- Telecommunications
- Microelectronics
- Nuclear power and instrumentation
- Cryogenics
- Astronomy
- Geophysics
- Medical physics
- Materials science.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
42,522 / year(s)
Astrophysics with a Year Abroad
University of Liverpool
United Kingdom, Liverpool