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Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Professional Placement BSc (Hons)
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Access our first-class research laboratories, which are equipped for synthetic and analytical techniques ranging from soft organic polymers to nanoparticles, to highly sensitive organometallic species. Develop the transferable skills to open up a world of job opportunities, leading to careers in research, engineering, aerospace/defence, medical physics, teaching, finance and data analytics. This course is fully accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).
Reasons to study Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics at KentExcellent teaching and research facilities including state-of-the-art laboratories, photonics centre and Beacon Observatory, which provides a fully automised system with both optical and radio telescope capability. Our expert lecturers are both innovative teachers and active researchers working at the cutting-edge of research across a range of fields, from quantum materials to medical imaging. Students meet regularly with their academic adviser to support their academic and career development. Learn in a variety of settings, from lectures and interactive workshops to laboratory classes, computing sessions and team projects. Flexible curriculum allows you to move between our courses in the earlier years, ensuring you are studying the best course for you. Get involved with real space missions from ESA and NASA, and work on Hubble Telescope data. Join our student-run societies: PhySoc, SpaceSoc and Amateur Rocketry Society, who organise talks, practical demonstrations and social events. Build the connections that matter thanks to our links with optical laboratories, local health authorities, aerospace/defense industries and software and engineering companies. A dedicated foundation year makes our course accessible to those without a science background.
Professional PlacementTailor your degree to suit you with a professional placement where you’ll work in industry for a year, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you’ve learnt and build important connections. Taken between your second and final years, a professional placement provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience in industry in the UK or abroad. During your placement you are paid by your employer and produce an independent research project.
Application deadline
31 January
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : BBC - ABB
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University League Table
48th
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Campus address
University of Kent, Recruitment and Admissions Office, Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, England
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Subject ranking
47th out of 48 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 231111 49%47th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10056.0 56%46th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.95 79%23rd
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