Astrophysics Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
University College London 77% 0% 0% £9250 £31200 180 London On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 8% £9250 - 144 London On campus Full-time
King's College London 63% 5% 10% £9250 - 151 London On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 8% £9250 - 137 London On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 8% £9250 - 144 London On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 8% - - 144 London On campus Part-time
Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 8% - - 144 London On campus Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Astrophysics

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Astrophysics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Astrophysics

  • Solar Studies
  • Stellar Studies
  • Planetary Studies
  • Optical Physics
  • Atmospheres
  • Fields and Particles
  • Cosmology

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Astrophysics

  • Analytical skills
  • Reporting skills
  • Mathematical knowledge
  • Problem- solving
  • Working knowledge of astrophysics tools and equipment
  • Research and critical thinking skills

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Astrophysics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Astrophysics (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Astrophysics at University College London

30% Information Technology Professionals
15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15% Natural and social science professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Finance Professionals
5% Conservation and environment professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

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FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Astrophysics - Msci (Hons) at University College London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 77 out of 100 among 15 respondents.