MPhys Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics at University of Kent

Programme overview

Four-year integrated master's (MPhys) in Canterbury specialising in astronomy and space, from spacecraft design to star formation and astrobiology, with involvement in real space missions from ESA and NASA. It prepares students for research and technical roles or a PhD and is accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Duration: 4 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; integrated master; variants: year abroad (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stages 1 and 2 follow the physics and astronomy core (Mathematics, Quantum and Atomic Physics, Electromagnetism and Relativity, Observational Astronomy and Exoplanets, Spacecraft Design and Operations). In the final year students take advanced specialist modules and complete the MPhys Research Project within a research group under an academic supervisor. A year abroad is optional.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to employers such as Airbus, the Met Office, the MoD Defence Engineering and Science Group and BAE.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points. A level BBB including A level Mathematics at B (not Use of Mathematics) (contextual BCC including Mathematics at B). BTEC DDM in Engineering (contextual DMM in Engineering); other subjects case by case. IB 30 points or 120 UCAS Tariff points including HL Maths at 5 (contextual 26 points or 104 points). T level Merit overall in Design, Surveying and Planning or Engineering. Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit, in a Science Access programme including Maths and Physics credits. International Foundation Programme not accepted. International applicants: good level of English (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, or GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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