BSc Astrophysics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The programme includes a foundation year before progression to the main degree. A final-year independent project covers physics and/or astrophysics, with observational practicals at Alston Observatory.
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Entry requirements
64 points including 32 from A Level or AS Level Maths and/or Physics BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering MPP is accepted alongside GCSE Maths at grade A/7, AS Maths or alternative proof of mathematical ability on a case-by-case basis. 64 UCAS points including BTEC is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A-level or AS level Maths and/or Physics. Pass Access Course: 64 points including 15 credits at level 3 in each of Maths and Physics International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects and Higher Level Maths and Physics T Level: P (D or E) in Science or Engineering is accepted alongside GCSE Maths at grade A/7, AS Maths or alternative proof of Mathematical ability on a case-by-case basis, or T Level: P (D or E) in any subject is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A Level or AS Level Maths and/or Physics IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4
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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%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 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
- Foundations of Applied Physics
- Motion, Forces and Force Fields
- The Road to Quantum Mechanics
- Pure Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematical Methods
- 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 typical offer is A at A level, or 32 points in the IB. 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.