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MPhys Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year Abroad

University of Kent

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University of Kent

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  • Qualification

    Master of Physics - MPhys

  • Location

    Canterbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    06-OCT-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Course overview

Investigate 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.

You'll have access to 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.

On this four-year MPhys course, you'll work with an academic in one of our research groups, carrying out an in-depth project connected with our research.

You'll have the opportunity to spend your third year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. This provides a wealth of personal and professional benefits. You'll experience a different culture, establish international contacts, grow in self-confidence and enhance your employability.

In addition, you'll develop the transferable skills to open up a world of job opportunities, leading to careers in research, aeronautics, engineering, medical physics, defence, teaching, finance and data analytics.

Accreditation

This course is fully accredited by the Institute of Physics.

How you'll study

Youll 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 future

Youll 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:

Airbus

The Met Office

Defence Engineering and Science Group (MoD)

BAE.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

拢 23,500per 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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A level

A level : ABB

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University information

University of Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    52nd

  • Campus address

    University of Kent, Recruitment and Admissions Office, Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, England

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A range of scholarships for international students, including GREAT Scholarships for students from China, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan or Thailand.
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

    48th out of 48 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    111 49%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    48th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    36th

    13

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