University of Kent

MPhys Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics

University of Kent

Course overview

The MPhys Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics at the University of Kent helps students to pursue professions in space science or get ready for a PhD through hands-on research projects and specialised courses while learning from professionals at cutting-edge facilities like the Beacon Observatory. 

This specialist MPhys Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics in the University of Kent in astronomy and space, explores the possibility of extraterrestrial life and interacts with NASA and ESA missions. Astrobiology, star formation, and spacecraft design are the main topics of this four-year integrated Master's programme (MPhys). 

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are required to have the following:

  • UCAS Tariff – 112-128 points
  • A level - ABB
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) -DDM
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes are accepted.
  • T Level

English Language Requirements:

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MPhys Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics from the University of Kent can take future roles such as:

  • Medical Physicist 
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Space Scientist 
  • Research Development Leader
  • Teacher or Lecturer

Cost of study

The cost of the MPhys Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics at the University of Kent for international students is £23,500 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the programme requirements.

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