Astrophysics Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Astrophysics Msci (Hons) University College London 77% 10% 0% £9250 £35000 206 London On campus Full-time
Astrophysics BSc (Hons) University College London 77% 10% 0% £9250 £35000 192 London On campus Full-time
Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology Msci (Hons) King's College London 63% 5% 0% £9250 - 149 London On campus Full-time
Astrophysics with Year Abroad BSc (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 18% £9250 - 132 London On campus Full-time
Astrophysics BSc (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 10% £9250 - 130 London On campus Full-time
Astrophysics with Year Abroad MSci (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 18% £9250 - 132 London On campus Full-time
Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) King's College London 63% 5% 25% £9250 - 170 London On campus Full-time
Astrophysics Msci (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 18% £9250 - 132 London On campus Full-time
Astrophysics MSc Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Astronomy and Astrophysics PgCert Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - 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.

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.

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).

Jobs of graduates of Astrophysics (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Astrophysics at University of Liverpool

25% Natural and social science professionals
15% Health associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Skilled trades occupations
5% Sports and fitness occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Therapy professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Teaching Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Astrophysics, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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.