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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Astrophysics course at Cardiff University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Cardiff University. These students are taking Astrophysics or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Physics | B |
| Mathematics | A |
| Chemistry | C |
| Further Mathematics | A |
| Computer Science | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F511
Here's what Cardiff University says about its Astrophysics course.
As a future astrophysicist, you’ll apply the principles of physics to astronomical phenomena, exploring the Universe and investigating how it works.
We’re home to one of the largest astronomy groups in the UK and are proud to have led many new discoveries - from the detection of gravitational waves to the first images of black holes. This same team of academics will shape your learning, giving you an insight into the theoretical physics and mathematical concepts describing space, time, energy and matter, and how to apply these to the cosmos.
Gain core physics and mathematics skills combined with an understanding of observational astronomy and deep dive into the theory of astrophysics.
As well as the confidence to design and conduct your own lab experiments, you'll develop your programming skills. In your final year, you'll align with one of our research groups and carry out a 30-credit Astrophysics project using real-world research data in a subject you're interested in.
An ideal launchpad to become an astrophysicist, this course will also equip you for a career in a wide range of sectors – from data analysis and technology to finance and education. And, if you decide you’re interested in a research career, our flexible degree structure means you can switch to an MPhys before the end of your second year (subject to academic achievement).
Join us and you'll not only develop the highly sought-after problem-solving skills valued by a wide range of employers but become part of a welcoming, inclusive physics and astronomy community with a dynamic student society.
Distinctive features
Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) Our course meets the high-quality standards in education set out by the IOP.
Top 10 Ranked 8th in the UK for physics (The Guardian University Guide 2025).
95% employment 95% of our graduates are employed, in further study, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).
Student satisfaction 1st for physics in the Russell Group for teaching on my course, learning opportunities, academic support, and assessment and feedback (National Student Survey (NSS) 2024).
Research-led teaching We're home to one of the largest UK communities of astronomers and condensed matter physicists.
Source: Cardiff University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Physics and Astronomy
Location
Main Site - Cardiff | Cardiff
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Astrophysics
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £30,700 per year |
| International | £30,700 per year |
Cardiff University student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Cardiff University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Cardiff University students who took the Astrophysics course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
med
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
94%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
91%
high
Learning resources
97%
high
Learning resources
97%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
92%
high
Student voice
92%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
96%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
86%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Cardiff University. These students are taking Astrophysics or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Cardiff University graduates who took Astrophysics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.7k
First year after graduation
£32.1k
Third year after graduation
£38.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Astrophysics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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