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Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year in Industry

University of Kent

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University of Kent

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Course overviewInvestigate the possibilities of life elsewhere within the universe and get involved with real space missions from ESA and NASA. You'll also work on Hubble Telescope data and images from giant telescopes, as well as working with our own Beacon Observatory.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.Adding a professional placement year to your degree allows you to gain valuable work experience. Your placement can take place in the UK or abroad and many pay a salary.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.AccreditationThis course is fully accredited by the Institute of Physics.How you'll studyYou’ll receive extensive practical training in our labs and understand the real-world applications of what you learn. Practical sessions are supplemented with a range of teaching and learning methods, including lectures and laboratory classes, computing sessions and team projects.Your futureYou’ll graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience, as well as a toolbox of transferable skills highly sought after by employers. These include excellent communication and problem-solving skills analytical thinking effective time management and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Our graduates have gone on to work for employers such as:AirbusThe Met OfficeDefence Engineering and Science Group (MoD)BAE

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£ 23,500per year

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University information

University of Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    University of Kent - Canterbury Campus, Canterbury Campus, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

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A range of scholarships for international students, including GREAT Scholarships for students from Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand or Turkey.
Kent offers globally recognised degrees and has a diverse student community representing over 180 nationalities.
Kent provides excellent support for international students, including English language training and academic study support.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    43rd out of 46 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    111 48%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    37th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    41st

    7

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