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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F3F5

Physics with Astrophysics

University of Lancashire
Preston, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,750Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics at University of Lancashire. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course Overview Do you have a passion for stars and galaxies? Want to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of all matter? Combine a focus on Astrophysics with the wider perspective of Physics with our Physics with Astrophysics degree. 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 98% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Waves
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Electromagnetism and Optics
Quantum Mechanics
Stellar Structure and Evolution
Observational Astrophysics
Galaxies and Cosmology
Final Year Project in Astrophysics
UCAS Code:F3F5
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£56,250

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding 2025/26 UK Full-time £9,535 per year Placement year £1,623 for the placement year Part-time £1,587 per 20 credits International Full-time £17,325 per year 2026/27 UK tuition fees are subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation rate and increases permitted by the UK Government. UK Full-time £9,790 per year Placement year £1,955 for the placement year Part-time £1,630 per 20 credits International Full-time £18,750 per year Additional costs As

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Lancashire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£17,500£22,500£26,000
5 years£21,500£26,500£32,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 29% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-01 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

57%Working
18%Studying
10%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
76%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-01 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
58%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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