Astrophysics and Computer Science BSc (Hons)
University of Keele
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Astrophysics and Computer Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Astronomy at University of Keele for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Astronomy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computer Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Astronomy 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 | £27000 | £25000 | £32000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £34000 | £17500 - £32000 | £20000 - £37500 |
All Computer Science courses of University of Keele
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29730 | £25219 | £29928 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24682 - £35632 | £18869 - £33051 | £21680 - £41222 |
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Course Description
Discover more about the nature of our Universe and learn the tools and skills to develop future software systems on our Astrophysics and Computer Science BSc. This course will equip you with the advanced critical thinking, mathematical and problem-solving skills to prepare you for a variety of exciting career opportunities.
Why choose this course?
- Develop your practical skills in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories (CSL)
- Enhance your employability by choosing to spend a year gaining work experience in a chemistry-related environment
- Access a wide range of equipment in Computer Science including supercomputer facilities, a VR lab and a Maker Space
- Accreditation pathway is available for Astrophysics
In astrophysics you will apply physics to understanding how the universe works and possibly explore questions like 'is there an Earth-like planet around another star'? 'Is there a black hole at the centre of every galaxy?' And 'why is the expansion of the Universe accelerating?' Computer Science is informed by research and our content is kept up-to-date thanks to close interaction with our Industry Advisory Board. You will learn the key themes that underpin contemporary computer science, from programming best practices to the use of the latest tools and technology.
Astrophysics will give you the quantitative and analytic skills needed for analysing data and solving problems and is underpinned by a core physics curriculum as set out by the Institute of Physics. This includes the fundamentals of classical and quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics, solid state, atomic and nuclear physics, together with the mathematics that is used to describe them. We have our own observatory here at Keele that students on this combined honours programme can get involved with on a volunteer basis with the potential to learn some astronomical techniques.
On our computer science modules you will explore the fundamental concepts and techniques for object-oriented programming. Initial modules are designed to bring everyone up to speed, regardless of the starting level of coding experience, and to provide a gentle introduction to the skills required for effective academic study. You will then move on to learn advanced programming concepts that can be applied in areas such as games programming, mobile app and web development, artificial intelligence and cyber security, not disregarding the human aspect of Computer Science thanks to the focus on user interaction and user interface design, software engineering methodologies (SCRUM, Agile) and cutting edge research in AI and machine learning.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Astrophysics and Computer Science BSc (Hons) at University of Keele
| 35% | Elementary occupations |
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Astronomy
All Astronomy courses of University of Keele
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please see our website for our full range of entry requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| 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, 2025
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 of Keele in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Keele in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #25
- #32
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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About University of Keele
Established in 1949, Keele University is located in the rural setting of the large town of Newcastle under Lyme. The university’s facilities are all within walking distance from the centre of campus, including Union Square where students can find a Pharmacy, the Library, and even a student Post Office. Students can choose between an impressive selection of courses at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, as well as between five different modern and spacious residence halls.
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Student composition of University of Keele
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Keele by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8360
- postgraduates:
- 1545
- Total:
- 9905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Science”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
