Study BSc (Hons) Astrophysics (Foundation Entry) with Sandwich Year at University of Lancashire in the UK, School of Astrophysics

About this course

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Study options
Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

Our Astrophysics Foundation Entry degree course will help you find the answers and lead to a rewarding career in this field. You’ll gain an understanding of how to apply physics to the stars and galaxies which make up our universe, whilst developing skills in scientific methods. Through our well-resourced observatory and laboratory facilities, you’ll develop a sophisticated practical and theoretical knowledge base during your BSc (Hons) Astrophysics course. Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree. Graduates of our BSc (Hons) Astrophysics degree are amongst the most employable around because of their analytical and mathematical skills. Your skills make you particularly attractive to employers, not just in astrophysics, but in a wide range of fields including oil and gas, and medical physics. Our graduates find jobs in industry, government research institutes, overseas laboratories and observatories, financial institutions, teaching and scientific journalism.
Our sandwich degrees offer the perfect blend of academic study and practical work experience, allowing you to build confidence in the workplace and graduate work-ready from your degree programme.

Our previous graduates have found their sandwich year particularly beneficial as it has allowed them to gain practical, hands-on experience within their chosen career and the opportunity to learn directly from professionals based out in industry. It is not uncommon for sandwich year programmes to also open up future work opportunities in similar fields or professions for our graduates.

Our sandwich degrees offer the perfect blend of academic study and practical work experience, allowing you to build confidence in the workplace and graduate work-ready from your degree programme. Our previous graduates have found their sandwich year particularly beneficial as it has allowed them to gain practical, hands-on experience within their chosen career and the opportunity to learn directly from professionals based out in industry. It is not uncommon for sandwich year programmes to also open up future work opportunities in similar fields or professions for our graduates.

Which department am I in?

School of Astrophysics

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,325.00 (US$ 22,374) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Preston Campus

Preston, Lancashire,

Preston,

Lancashire,

PR1 2HE, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees

£19,500.00 (US$ 25,183) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Preston Campus

Preston, Lancashire,

Preston,

Lancashire,

PR1 2HE, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

UCAS: 64 points including 32 from A Level or AS Level Maths and/or Physics, BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering MPP is accepted alongside GCSE Maths at grade A/7, AS Maths or alternative proof of mathematical ability on a case-by-case basis. 64 UCAS points including BTEC is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A-level or AS level Maths and/or Physics, Pass Access Course: 64 points including 15 credits at level 3 in each of Maths and Physics, International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects and Higher Level Maths and Physics, T Level: P (D or E) in Science or Engineering is accepted alongside GCSE Maths at grade A/7, AS Maths or alternative proof of Mathematical ability on a case-by-case basis, or T Level: P (D or E) in any subject is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A Level or AS Level Maths and/or Physics, GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4. IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5, TOEFL Ibt including Home Edition 80 with minimum sub scores of : Reading 10, Listening 10, Speaking 17, and Writing 19.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.