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Physics with Astronomy, BSc (Hons)

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

 
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Subject ranking

Physics
UK / Guardian 2025
8th
Space Science
UK / USNews 2024
11th
Overall
UK / ARWU 2024
13th

Costs

Course feesS$49.6K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$16.8K / year
Beer S$7
MacDonalds S$12
Cinema S$12
Coffee S$5
TotalS$66.4K / year

Entry requirements

A Level BBB
Diploma 2.9
International Baccalaureate 31

Scholarships

Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships
£3500 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Cardiff Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarships
50% for tuition
Limited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

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Course
Code
F3F5
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
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+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

Course summary

Join a top 10 university for physics in the UK (The Guardian Best UK Universities 2024) in the vibrant, welcoming capital city of Wales.Study a Physics with Astronomy degree and you will investigate the science behind the development of the Universe – from how it began to astronomical events that we are now discovering for the first time.At Cardiff University, we are home to one of the largest astronomy groups in the UK and have led many new discoveries, from the detection of gravitational waves to the first images of black holes. You’ll be taught by staff whose research is leading to these discoveries, gaining both the fundamental skills in physics for a wide range of careers, and the more specific knowledge needed to become a professional astronomer or astrophysicist. An ideal grounding for a career as an astronomer, this degree also prepares you for a range of careers from data analysis and technology to finance and education. In year one, you’ll take core modules to lay the foundations of your physics, mathematics and computing knowledge, while gaining the confidence to design and conduct experiments in the laboratory.As you progress through the degree, you can choose optional modules along with your core modules to further your understanding and knowledge of both physics and astronomy in fascinating areas such as:

  • the physical properties of the Earth and the observation and exploration of the planets and moons in other solar systems;
  • observational techniques in astronomy;
  • an understanding of quantum mechanics and nuclear physics;
  • the formation and evolution of stars;
  • solving unseen problems in astrophysics;
  • the Big Bang and contemporary cosmology;
  • the formation and evolution of galaxies.
As part of the observational techniques module, you’ll carry out a project using real data from the Las Cumbres Observatory, which uses a range of robotic telescopes around the world working as a single network.In the final year of your BSc, you’ll also undertake an astrophysics research project with one of our top researchers. If you’re interested in learning about astronomy but not sure if you want to commit to a degree in astrophysics, this course is for you.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
  • Physics, Institute of

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