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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FG5D

Astronomy and Mathematics

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the Msci (Hon) Astronomy and Mathematics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Astronomy is the study of the physical universe, from the Earth and the solar system to galaxies at the edge of the cosmos and Mathematics is a vast and ever-growing subject which incorporates successful explorations of numerical, geometrical and logical relationships. Our programme allows you to choose from a wide variety of courses in Honours years. Our Mathematics ambassador scheme gives students the chance to spend time in schools, experiencing teaching at first hand and developing vital workplace skills. 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 £30,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Dynamical and positional astronomy
Observational astronomy
Compact objects
Galaxies and cosmology
UCAS Code:FG5D
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - BBB

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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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 — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£34,000
3 years£24,500£30,000£33,500
5 years£29,000£37,000£43,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

70%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
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
84%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Astronomy and Mathematics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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