Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Astrophysics in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
|
Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
34,800
(c. USD46,567.62)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Astrophysics teaches fundamental physics principles and shows their application to astronomical phenomena. With groundbreaking space discoveries emerging regularly, this field has grown significantly in popularity. The School of Physics & Astronomy maintains strong collaborations with Edinburgh's Royal Observatory, a premier UK hub for astronomical studies. Employers across industries value physics graduates for their superior analytical abilities, logical reasoning when tackling intricate challenges, and capacity for critical thinking. Combined with strong mathematical skills, technical expertise in computing and IT, and effective communication across various formats, graduates find themselves well-prepared for numerous career paths.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Standard entry requirement
The standard entry requirement is:
SQA Highers: AAAA - AAAB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAA - ABB.
IB: 37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:
SQA Highers: AABB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 32 points with 655 at HL.
IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) 92 or above with 20 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
The standard entry requirement is:
SQA Highers: AAAA - AAAB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAA - ABB.
IB: 37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:
SQA Highers: AABB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 32 points with 655 at HL.
IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) 92 or above with 20 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
Tuition
GBP
34,800