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University of Kent

Astronomy, Space Science And Astrophysics - Bsc (hons) in University of Kent

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : september
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 21,200 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 90
  • PTE : 62
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Astronomy, Space Science And Astrophysics - Bsc (hons) in University of Kent

The School of Physical Sciences is a dynamic multidisciplinary department, achieving national and international excellence in physics, chemistry, and forensic science. We offer a broad training in physics, and provide an ideal preparation for a wide range of careers in the manufacturing and service industries as well as education, the media and the financial sector.

Astronomy, space science and astrophysics allow us to see the Universe and our place in it. Through studying these subjects, mankind has continually enlarged its horizons and explored the cosmos. The subjects continually evolve and change every year based on discoveries by researchers around the world.

In your first year, you get to grips with the broad knowledge base on which physical science is built, studying astronomy and special relativity, computing skills, mathematics, mechanics, electricity, thermodynamics, laboratory and computational skills.

Your second year covers a broad range of subjects such as the multiwavelength universe and exoplanets, spacecraft design and operations, data analysis in astronomy and planetary science, atomic and nuclear physics, quantum physics, mathematical techniques and electromagnetism and optics.

In your final year, the combination of specialist modules and laboratory work on individual and group projects opens avenues for even deeper exploration: for example, stars, galaxies and the Universe, the Sun, the Earth and Mars, thermal and statistical physics and relativity, optics, and Maxwell’s equations.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • The University considers students for undergraduate study who have completed Standard XII Higher Secondary School Certificates (Indian School Certificate/Intermediate Examination Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate /All India Senior School Certificate).

English language requirements 

  • IELTS : 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)
  • TOEFL IBT: 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S
  • PTE: 62 overall with 60 in each subtest

Highlights

Establishment Year 1965
Location Canterbury, England
University Type Public
Campus Setting Rural
Student Enrollment 19,860
Endowment £ 5.528 million
Mode of Program Full time, distance and online
Financial Support Available
Campus Housing Available

University of Kent Cost of Attendance

Expenses Estimated cost (in GBP)
Undergraduate Fee 15,200-18,400
Postgraduate Fee 16,000-19,000
Average cost of living  12,968

 

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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 21,200

Total

£ 21,200