Physics with Astrophysics with a Year in Industry - BSc (Hons)
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
Physics reaches from the quark out to the largest of galaxies, and encompasses all the matter and timescales within these extremes. By combining physics with astrophysics, you'll use the principles of physics to explore the cosmos – from our own solar system to galaxies and cosmology – and develop your understanding of the material world. You'll study the physical nature of bodies and processes in space, and the instruments and techniques used in modern astronomical research.
Adding a professional placement year to your degree allows you to gain valuable work experience and discover how physics is applied in the real world. Your placement can take place in the UK or abroad and many pay a salary. Our focus is on helping you follow your passion as well as giving you the best possible start to your future.
You'll gain a wide range of skills that will open up career pathways in the growing space industry, finance, manufacturing and technology. If you don’t have a science background or don’t meet our entry requirements, you can take our foundation year. This course is fully accredited by the Institute of Physics.
Key highlights
- Fully accredited by the Institute of Physics
- Professional placement year, in the UK or abroad, often salaried
- Explores the cosmos from the solar system to galaxies and cosmology
- Covers instruments and techniques used in modern astronomical research
- Studies the physical nature of bodies and processes in space
- Foundation year available for students without a science background
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Typical offer 112-128 UCAS points A level ABB Contextual offer: BBC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: ABB — Typical offer 112-128 UCAS points A level ABB Contextual offer: BBC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: BBC — contextual offer
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM IB 128 tariff points View all requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 128 — BTEC DDM IB 128 tariff points View all requirements
Scholarships
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 International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS 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 £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Careers this course leads to
- Astrophysicist
- Space industry engineer
- Research scientist
- Data analyst
- Financial analyst
- Manufacturing physicist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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