Compulsory modules in Year 1 and 2 provide a grounding in mathematics and classical and quantum physics. You will also undertake modules which build up an increasing exposure to topics in astronomy and astrophysics. This starts in Year 1 with compulsory modules in Physics of the Universe and Practical Astronomy. This is followed in Year 2 by Astrophysical Processes and Practical Astrophysics, leading into core Year 3 modules in Quantum Mechanics, Interstellar Physics, Physical Cosmology, and Astronomical Spectroscopy. Year 3 also provides for optional modules to further enhance and enrich your knowledge of astrophysics topics. Year 4 comprises a compulsory research project in astrophysics, and a number of optional modules, generally chosen from subjects in the Astrophysics degree speciality. A wide range of modules is available, usually some taught by staff from other University of London colleges.
A Level: A*AA | A*A in Mathematics and Physics required (in any order) Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Scottish Advanced Higher | A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher), including A1,A in Mathematics and Physics at Advanced Higher (in any order). | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 39 UCAS points | A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 and grade 6 in Mathematics and Physics, in any order, with no higher level score below 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D2D3D3 | including D2,D3 in Mathematics and Physics (in any order).
The fees indicated above are for undergraduate entry in the 2026/27 academic year. Fees will be higher for those commencing study in the academic year 2027/28 or later. UCL reserves the right to increase its UK fees in line with the government policy (including on an annual basis for each year of study during a course). Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2027/28 entrants for each year of study on the course. — Overseas £42700 to be used for 2027
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