Physics with Astrophysics (Placement Year) : BSc Hons

Course overview

Would you like to be at the forefront of scientific discovery? Astrophysicists look to the skies to learn more about our universe. You’ll see inside world-leading investigations in astrophysics, cosmology, and space and planetary science; learn about preparations for upcoming satellites and missions as well as using data from current spacecraft and facilities like the Hubble Space Telescope, the Juno spacecraft, and the James Webb Space Telescope.

Get hands-on tackling genuine scientific work informed by research-led teaching, setting you up for your future career.

Key highlights

Placement year builds professional experience before final year
Covers astrophysics, cosmology, and space and planetary science
Work with data from Hubble, Juno and James Webb telescopes
Insight into preparations for upcoming satellites and space missions
Research-led teaching with hands-on genuine scientific work

Entry requirements

Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
A-level — Mathematics grade A plus A level Physics grade A plus BTEC at D

Scholarships

Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000
Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

Astrophysicist
Research scientist
Data scientist
Space systems analyst
Observatory scientist
Physics teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £31,700

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 Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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