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Bachelor of Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics

Canterbury, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics is a 3-year full-time undergraduate programme at Kent's Canterbury campus covering physics and astrophysics with a space-sector focus including observational astronomy, Exoplanets and spacecraft design.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Astronomy
Space Science and Astrophysics. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: modules listed on the course page include Mathematics I.

Career outcomes

Space industry
Physics-based technology careers
Further study

Curriculum

3-year full-time programme at Canterbury. Modules listed on the course page include Mathematics I
Introduction to Optics
Astronomy and Relativity
Mathematics II
Laboratory and Programming Skills
Mechanics
Introduction to Waves
Fields and the Quantum World and Mathematical Techniques for Physical Sciences. A year in industry or year abroad is offered as an option.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer (course page): BBB / 104-120 UCAS points.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A level, IB or international equivalent by country) plus GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent where stated

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL iBT 4
Oxford Test of English 118
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply through UCAS
Or directly via the course page 'Apply now' if you pay international fees and have never used UCAS. No application fee. Submit the personal statement and Admissions ID check. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,950 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Canterbury
Faculty or school	School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Kent publishes international undergraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility depends on the award, Nationality, Academic year and programme, Funding is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
291 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.