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Physics with Astrophysics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course Overview

Do you have a passion for stars and galaxies? Want to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of all matter? Combine a focus on Astrophysics with the wider perspective of Physics with our Physics with Astrophysics degree.

Why study with us

  • You’ll explore concepts spanning basic theory to discoveries at the forefront of the field, giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to be a part of future advances and innovations.

  • You’ll learn at one of the UK’s best-equipped teaching observatories, with 6 modern robotic telescopes, including two of the most powerful telescopes in the UK.

  • This course is shaped by world-leading work in astrophysics and physics, with pioneering research in nanoscience, computational and experimental physics.

What you'll do

  • This course has the same introductory modules as our physics and astrophysics courses. Meaning, you could opt to make a change at the end of your first year.

  • If you’re doing well and you’d like to focus on research, you’ll have the opportunity to progress on the MSc by research which we offer.

  • You can choose to take a sandwich year between your second and third year, whether studying abroad or gaining valuable skills and experience on a work placement.

Accreditations

  • This course is accredited by the IOP, the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. On completion of this course graduates can progress towards Chartered Physicist (Phys) status.

Future Careers

What jobs can you do with a BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics degree? You'll be ready to pursue a wide range of careers. You'll get the skills and knowledge that places you among the most employable graduates in the world.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F3F5
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
F3F5
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 128 points

including A-Level AB in Physics and Maths.

A level

128 UCAS Points including A-Level AB in Physics and Maths. Use of Maths and General Studies not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDM

only accepted with A-Level Maths and Physics at grade AB

Access to HE Diploma

128 points with 15 level 3 credits at D in Maths and 15 level 3 credits at D in Physics.

Scottish Higher

128 UCAS Points including Physics and Maths at grade AB.

AS Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Pass IB Diploma including 128 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including HL5 or HL6 in Physics and Maths

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

128 UCAS Points including Physics and Maths at H1

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

T Level Not accepted

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

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