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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: F512

Astrophysics with Integrated Master's

Keele University
Keele, England
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5 yearsDuration
£18,200Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Keele University, the MSci Astrophysics with Integrated Master's provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. From the discovery of extrasolar planets, to the study of gravitational wave events and the evolution of the universe, you'll deepen your curiosity and develop a solid foundation of astrophysical knowledge on our 4 year integrated masters programme, gaining the advanced research, professional, practical and employability skills to pursue PhD study or employment in a wide variety of industrial sectors. Why choose this course? - Opportunities for advanced research work using Keele’s own on-campus renewables and smart energy network - Core practical, academic and employability modules ... International tuition fees are £18,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Waves
Thermal Physics and Quantum Mechanics
Observational Astronomy and Telescopes
Stellar Evolution and Stellar Structure
Cosmology and the Early Universe
Extrasolar Planets and Exoplanet Detection
Gravitational Waves and Compact Objects
Advanced Astrophysics Research Project
UCAS Code:F512
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB in three A Levels including B in Maths or Physics

International Baccalaureate

32 points

655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Maths or Physics, OR 32 points including 5 in Higher Level Maths or Physics

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,200

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£91,000

Home Student Fee

£10,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Keele University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£20,500£25,500£34,500
5 years£24,000£34,000£45,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Keele University

Keele University offers Astrophysics with Integrated Master's as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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