BSc Astrophysics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. Observational astronomy practicals are held at Alston Observatory, and the degree includes an independent final-year Physics/Astronomy Project. A UAS teaching placement can be taken as an alternative in the final year.
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Entry requirements
120 points at A2 including BB in Physics and Maths BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM only accepted alongside A-level Maths and Physics at grade BB International Baccalaureate Diploma: 120 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 5 Maths and Physics T Level: M and A2 Maths and Physics at grade BB IELTS: grade 6 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 67%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Astrophysics I
- Fundamentals of Physics
- Applied and Computational Physics
- Functions, Vectors and Calculus
- Astrophysics II
- Principles of Physics
- Properties of Matter
- Second Year Laboratory
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Formation, Structure and Evolution of Stars
- Cosmology and Galaxies
- Third Year Laboratory
- Physics/Astronomy Project
- UAS Teaching Placement
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Atomic Physics and Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Electrodynamics, Plasma and Solar Physics
- Partial Differential Equations and Integral Transforms
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Astrophysics at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £32,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Astronomy.
What do graduates of BSc Astrophysics at University of Lancashire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Astrophysics at University of Lancashire?
94% 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 University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Astrophysics at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Astrophysics at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Astrophysics at University of Lancashire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.