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BSc (Hons) / CertHE Astronomy

University of Central Lancashire

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Online Learning

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    6 Years

Course summary

This is distance learning in every sense – exploring the galaxy from your home. Its a chance to indulge in your passion for astronomy and cosmology, taking your studies at your pace.

This online astronomy course offers an opportunity to delve into astronomy in your own time. You'll develop your understanding right from the start, all the way up to honours level.

Along the way, youll develop the full range of scientific skills through experimental and observational work. You'll also learn library research skills and report writing. All your learning materials are online and you'll complete assessments at home. You will also complete group projects with your fellow distance learners.

The course offers a flexible approach, where you can build up modules over the years if you choose. Youll have the chance to achieve a different qualification with each level you reach. Youll need to complete 18 modules including a dissertation project to achieve a BSc (Hons). You can finish earlier with other awards, like a Certificate of Higher Education.

While our BSc (Hons) Astronomy lets you explore your passions, it also offers the scientific skills and advanced understanding. This will enhance your career and open new possibilities such as postgraduate study.

Since we launched this programme, weve supported many students through to becoming full graduates. While many studied the subject as a personal interest, it also helped to enhance their professional prospects. Whatever the length and mode of your studies – an astronomy qualification can pave the way to a range of careers options. From working in education or an observatory to science communication and public outreach.

For many of our graduates, this course has been a foundation to build upon with further study at postgraduate level. One of our graduates went on to achieve a masters degree before working on a PhD in astronomy in South Africa.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 2,887per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 128 - 136

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University information

University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire

  • University League Table

    86th

  • Campus address

    University of Lancashire, University of Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    41st out of 48 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    16th

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.18 79%

    23rd

    17

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