UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F510

Astrophysics

Name: Astrophysics
Price: 29900 GBP
Availability: InStock

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, England

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4 yearsDuration

£29,900Per Year (Intl)

£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary

83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the Msci (Hon) Astrophysics at Royal Holloway, University of London. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our students often say their enthusiasm to study Physics stems from wanting to learn more about the Higgs particle, dark matter, nanotechnology or just a wide-ranging curiosity about how things really work. Whatever your reasons, our Physics department aims to inform and excite you in the study of Physics, the most fundamental of the sciences. On our four-year Astrophysics MSci, you’ll come to understand new concepts and paradigms, developing the deep conceptual framework that will allow an advanced understanding and appreciation of nature. International tuition fees are £29,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Waves

Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics

Electromagnetism and Optics

Stellar Astrophysics

Observational Astronomy and Instrumentation

General Relativity and Cosmology

Particle Physics and Nuclear Astrophysics

Advanced Research Project in Astrophysics

UCAS Code:F510

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - AAB

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required subjects: A in Mathematics and Physics, plus a Pass in the practical element of any Science A-levels being taken

International Baccalaureate

36 points

6,6,6 at Higher Level OR 36 points overall including 6 in Maths at Higher Level and 6 in Physics at Higher Level

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	61	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,600

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£30,000	£32,000	£36,000
3 years	£21,000	£27,500	£35,500
5 years	£28,000	£34,000	£43,500

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▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£27,500

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 £6,500 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

40%Working

20%Studying

20%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

100%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

Course-level data

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

79%

Overall

Teaching on my course

83%

Learning opportunities

88%

Assessment and feedback

72%

Academic support

88%

Organisation and management

67%

Learning resources

92%

Student voice

64%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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