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BSc Astrophysics with a Professional Placement Year at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

On this four-year course, as a future astrophysicist, you’ll apply physics to astronomical phenomena, explore the Universe and how it works, and gain insight into real-world physics in the workplace. UCAS code F513.

Faculty: School of Physics and Astronomy  |  Department: School of Physics and Astronomy  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time, with sandwich/placement year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A level AAB-BBB. International Baccalaureate 34-31 overall or 665-555 in 3 HL subjects. English language (IELTS academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Home-status year-one tuition fee; may rise if the government fee cap changes Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Overseas-status year-one tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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