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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Astrophysics with Integrated Master's course at Keele University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB in three A Levels including B in Maths or Physics
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Keele University. These students are taking Astrophysics with Integrated Master's or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Physics | C |
| Mathematics | D |
| Chemistry | B |
| Biology | C |
| Computer Science | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F512
Here's what Keele University says about its Astrophysics with Integrated Master's course.
From the discovery of extrasolar planets, to the study of gravitational wave events and the evolution of the universe, you'll deepen your curiosity and develop a solid foundation of astrophysical knowledge on our 4 year integrated masters programme, gaining the advanced research, professional, practical and employability skills to pursue PhD study or employment in a wide variety of industrial sectors.
Why choose this course?
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Opportunities for advanced research work using Keele’s own on-campus renewables and smart energy network
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Core practical, academic and employability modules will develop your skills to succeed as a professional physicist
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Explore frontier topics guided by our world-leading researchers
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Learn in a supportive environment with innovative learning materials and plenty of tutor support
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Apply your learning to address physical problems and real-world challenges
Our Astrophysics with Integrated Master's combines a solid grounding in core physics concepts, graduate skills and attributes defined by the Institute of Physics (IoP) accreditation framework with exploration of frontier topics, informed by the interests of our world-class research teams, and the advanced research skills and experience to enhance your employability.
Designed to provide you with the specialist skills you will need as an astrophysicist, our programme has core practical, academic and professional employability modules embedded throughout the curriculum. From hands-on practice in conducting experiments and learning computer programming, to dedicated career-focused sessions and innovative assessments, we will provide you with a strong foundation of key skills for your future career.
This programme has recently been refreshed, and the new structure will be reviewed by the IoP for accreditation.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Source: Keele University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Astrophysics with Integrated Master's at Keele University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Master of Science - MSci
Department
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Location
Main Site | Keele
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Astrophysics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Keele 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 Keele University students who took the Astrophysics with Integrated Master's course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
94%
high
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
93%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
85%
med
Student voice
85%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
78%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Keele University. These students are taking Astrophysics with Integrated Master's or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Keele University graduates who took Astrophysics with Integrated Master's - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Keele University graduates who took Astrophysics with Integrated Master's - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.7k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£40.5k
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 with Integrated Master's.
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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