BSc Astrophysics
About this course
BSc in Physics with Astrophysics, combining physics and astronomy. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The final year includes a 30-credit Astrophysics project using real-world research data, and the flexible degree structure allows transfer to the MPhys before the end of second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Maths and Physics)
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 31%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Modules
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists 1
- Mechanics and Relativity
- Introduction to Quantum Physics and Materials
- Experimental Physics
- Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
- Computational Skills for Problem Solving
- Introduction to Astrophysics
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists 2
- The Physics of Fields and Flows
- The Stars and their Planets
- Quantum Mechanics
- Scientific Programming
- Observational Techniques in Astronomy
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Optics
- Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics
- Astrophysics in Action: Real-World Problem Solving
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Particle Physics and Special Relativity
- Astrophysics Project
- Solid State Physics
- Computational Physics
- Environmental Physics
- Theoretical Physics
- Science Communication
- Commercialising Innovation
- Formation and Evolution of Stars
- Galaxies and Galaxy Evolution
- High-Energy Astrophysics
- Cosmology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Astrophysics at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £44,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Astronomy.
What do graduates of BSc Astrophysics at Cardiff University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Astrophysics at Cardiff University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Astrophysics at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is BSc Astrophysics at Cardiff University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on BSc Astrophysics at Cardiff University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.