Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Foundation Year
University of KentCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Foundation Year at University of Kent is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Foundation Year Physics gives you the tools to understand our world at a fundamental level, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe. Our dedicated foundation year will give you the knowledge and skills needed for entry to any of our physics, astrophysics, astronomy or space science degrees. This course is designed for science students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to Stage 1 of our degree courses. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points 24 points from the IB Diploma or 80 UCAS Tariff Points including one of HL Maths, HL Maths Methods, HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or HL Physics at 4 OR SL Maths or SL Physics at 5 |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Kent
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £30,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £27,500 | £32,500 |
| 5 years | £28,500 | £36,500 | £44,500 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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