BSc Astrophysics,
About this course
BSc in Physics and Physics with Astrophysics. Core topics include Statistics and Fieldwork. The programme includes a final-year Astronomy/Astrophysics Project, with an option involving a field trip, and a Science Communication module with a placement. Collaborations with CERN provide opportunities for student projects and internships.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-BBC to include Grade B in A Level Maths IB: 32 to include a score of 5 in HL Maths and Physics
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 27%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Classical Mechanics
- Astronomy, Cosmology, and Special Relativity
- Mathematics for Physicists I
- Quantum Mechanics I
- Mathematics for Physicists II
- Practical Physics
- Ffiseg Ymarferol
- Electromagnetism
- Laboratory physics and group projects
- Mathematics for Physicists III
- Thermal and statistical physics
- Quantum Mechanics II
- Stellar Astrophysics: Theory and Observation
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Gravity and Cosmology
- Extragalactic Astronomy and Galactic Dynamics
- Astronomy/Astrophysics Project
- Astronomy/Astrophysics Project with Field Trip
- Science Communication with Placement
- Atomic Physics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Astrophysics, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Astrophysics, at Swansea University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Astrophysics, at Swansea University?
99% 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 Swansea University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Astrophysics, at Swansea University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.