Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Astrophysics in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
Cardiff University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
29,450
(c. USD39,408.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The BSc Astrophysics program explores fundamental principles of physics and mathematics while emphasizing our understanding of the cosmos. This curriculum provides comprehensive training in theoretical physics and astrophysics, along with practical knowledge of observational astronomy. During your initial two years, you'll engage with core physics and astrophysics courses taught through diverse instructional approaches. The third year delves deeper into specialized astrophysics and astronomy subjects, complemented by elective options, and includes a dedicated astrophysics research project. This program equips students for professional paths in academic or industrial research, teaching, or any field requiring strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. You'll join a supportive academic community based in the Queen's Building complex, featuring specialized laboratories, modern lecture halls, and advanced computing resources.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A level
AAB-BBB. To include Maths and Physics. Applicants taking Maths without Physics will also be considered normally subject to achieving a grade A in Maths. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer.
International Baccalaureate
34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. To include HL Maths and HL Physics. Applicants taking HL Maths without HL Physics will also be considered normally subject to achieving a grade 6 in HL Maths.
IELTS (Academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill. TOEFL iBT: At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking.
Tuition
GBP
29,450