Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the Cert Astronomy and Planetary Science (S10) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This OU level 2 certificate covers fundamental astronomy and planetary science. You’ll study the Solar System, stars, galaxies, exoplanets and the search for life in the Universe. Learn how astronomers ‘measure’ the Universe using spectroscopy, imaging and time-variability as observational tools. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,428
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,428
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £25,000 | £38,500 | £50,500 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £34,500 | £50,500 |
UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↓ down £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
Broad subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider
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