University of Kent

BSc Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year in Industry

University of Kent

Course overview

The BSc Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year in Industry at the University of Kent helps students explore extraterrestrial life through involvement in ESA and NASA missions, utilising Hubble Telescope data and resources from Beacon Observatory. Enhanced by access to advanced research labs, the programme supports studies in different fields from polymers to nanoparticles.

The Year in Industry of this programme is a placement year, domestically or internationally, that provides significant work experience, enhancing career prospects in research, engineering, aerospace, medical physics, teaching, finance, and data analytics.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are required to have the following:

  • UCAS Tariff - 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

  • 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 £5,000

  • 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.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year in Industry from the University of Kent can take future roles such as:

  • Astrophysicist 
  • Space Scientist 
  • Planetary Scientist 
  • Space Policy Analyst
  • Satellite Technician

Cost of study

The cost of the BSc Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year in Industry in the University of Kent for international students is £23,500 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase. The Fee for a Year in Industry for undergraduate students is £1,905.

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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