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Astrophysics with a Professional Placement Year

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Offered by Cardiff University in Cardiff, United Kingdom, Astrophysics with a Professional Placement Year is a honours degree in Natural Sciences & Mathematics programme. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is GBP 31,700 per year (GBP 9,790 per year for local students).

Also offered as: Honours Degree

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Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Duration: 5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: GBP 9,790 / year

International tuition: GBP 31,700 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: cardiff.ac.uk ·

Program details

Overview

This course at Cardiff University centres on accredited by the institute of physics (iop). Teaching draws on active researchers and industry links, giving students applied experience alongside academic study. Graduates leave prepared for further study or entry into related professional careers.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Typical A-level offer: AAA-ABB. To include grade B in Maths and Physics. Applicants taking Maths without Physics will also be considered normally subject to achieving a grade A in Maths. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.. IB: 36-32 overall or 666- 665 in 3 HL subjects. To include grade 5 in HL Maths and HL Physics. Applicants taking HL Maths without HL Physics will also be considered normally subject to achieving a grade 6 in HL Maths.

Application Details

Start Date: September 2027

Application Deadline: UCAS: 29 January 2027 (equal consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses)

About Cardiff University

“Gwirionedd, Undod a Chytgord (Truth, Unity and Concord)”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1883

Students: 31,505

QS rank: #179 =

Programs: 270

Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Astrophysics with a Professional Placement Year award?

Cardiff University awards a Honours Degree in the field of Natural Sciences & Mathematics on completion of this programme.

How long does Astrophysics with a Professional Placement Year take?

The programme runs for 5 years.

How much does Astrophysics with a Professional Placement Year cost?

Tuition for international students is GBP 31,700 per year (GBP 9,790 per year for local students).

Can Astrophysics with a Professional Placement Year be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Cardiff University.

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