Astrophysics Msci (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This four-year programme offers an additional year of study on top of the Astrophysics BSc, during which students have the opportunity to specialise further by taking advanced optional modules, and undertaking a research project.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 12 graduates of Astrophysics Msci (Hons) at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Astrophysics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Astrophysics courses of University College London
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Astrophysics Msci (Hons) at University College London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Astrophysics Msci (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £35000 | £36000 | £42500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £40000 | £25500 - £42500 | £32500 - £49500 |
All Astrophysics courses of University College London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Astrophysics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26545 | £28098 | £30546 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21182 - £32727 | £18333 - £38549 | £19723 - £43646 |
All Astrophysics courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Astrophysics, Msci (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Astrophysics courses of University College London
Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Astrophysics Msci (Hons) at University College London
| 45% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 0% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 0% | Design occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Mathematics and Physics required. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
(or AA at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher), including AA in Mathematics and Physics at Advanced Higher.
A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including Mathematics and Physics at grade 6, with no score below 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics.
Mathematics and Physics required.
English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Astrophysics, Msci (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Astrophysics Msci (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £31200 | year 1 |
| International | £31200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #40
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #4
- #41
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- Physical Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #5
- #73
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- Physical Sciences
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 16 June, 2022]
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- #44
- #75
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #45
- #79
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #9
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- Physics
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The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject
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- #5
- #44
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ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 26 May, 2021]
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- #9
- #11
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- Physics & Astronomy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #4
- #36
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- Physics & Astronomy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 20 April, 2022]
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What students say about studying Astrophysics in the UK?
About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 26 May, 2021
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020
Nature Index
- Published:
- 16 June, 2022