Astronomy degrees in the UK

There are 43 astronomy courses at 17 universities and colleges across the UK. The median student satisfaction score is 87%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 128 UCAS points. 85% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £30,000. 13 courses offer a placement year.

Courses43
Median satisfaction87%
In work or study85%
Median salary£30,000

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BSc (Hons) Earth and Planetary Science Imperial College London 3 years · Full-time · South Kensington
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
93%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£34,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
93%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
93%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
93%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics University of St Andrews 4 years · Full-time · University of St Andrews
Entrants’ UCAS points
224–239
Student satisfaction
93%
In work or study
70%
Median salary
£33,500
Accredited: Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.Optional year abroad
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MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics University of St Andrews 5 years · Full-time · University of St Andrews
Entrants’ UCAS points
224–239
Student satisfaction
93%
In work or study
60%
Median salary
£33,500
Accredited: Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.Optional year abroad
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MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics Aberystwyth University 4 years · Full-time · Aberystwyth
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics Cardiff University 3 years · Full-time · Cardiff University - Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
70%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY 4 years · Full-time · Clifton Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
75%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Placement year includedOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Astrophysics University of Dundee 4 years · Full-time · The University of Dundee
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Astrophysics UCL 4 years · Full-time · London
Entrants’ UCAS points
208–223
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
100%
Median salary
£36,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics Cardiff University 4 years · Full-time · Cardiff University - Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
87%
In work or study
75%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics With Space Science HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE 3 years · Full-time · University Of Hertfordshire
Entrants’ UCAS points
—
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
60%
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Earth and Planetary Science Imperial College London 4 years · Full-time · South Kensington
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£34,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
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MSci (Hons) Astrophysics Royal Holloway, University of London 4 years · Full-time · Egham Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£32,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics Aberystwyth University 3 years · Full-time · Aberystwyth
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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MPhys (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics Newcastle University 4 years · Full-time · Newcastle Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£28,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement year
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics Royal Holloway, University of London 3 years · Full-time · Egham Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
84%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£32,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
84%
In work or study
100%
Median salary
£33,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics University of Sussex 4 years · Full-time · Falmer Campus, Falmer
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
81%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£33,500
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics Newcastle University 3 years · Full-time · Newcastle Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£28,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement year
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics UCL 3 years · Full-time · London
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£36,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics University of Edinburgh 5 years · Full-time · Central
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
74%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£34,500
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics University of Edinburgh 4 years · Full-time · Central
Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
72%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£34,500
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE 3 years · Full-time · University Of Hertfordshire
Entrants’ UCAS points
—
Student satisfaction
—
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE 4 years · Full-time · University Of Hertfordshire
Entrants’ UCAS points
—
Student satisfaction
—
In work or study
—
Median salary
—
Accredited: Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
—
Student satisfaction
—
In work or study
75%
Median salary
—
Accredited: Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.Distance learning
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MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
—
Student satisfaction
—
In work or study
75%
Median salary
—
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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