Astrophysics, MPhys (Hons)
At a glance
- Tuition (intl.)
- £18,750/yr
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September
- IELTS
- 6 overall
- PTE
- 61 overall
- Campus
- Preston Campus
Always verify these on the official university page before applying.
About this course
Study the physics of the universe with rigorous theoretical understanding and computational frameworks, culminating in an independent research project.
Key benefits
What to verify before applying
- Course-specific entry / academic requirement
- English requirement (IELTS 6 overall)
- MOI / PTE acceptance if unclear for your country
- Country-specific requirements (e.g. India board / percentage)
- Intake deadline for September
English Requirement
IELTS
6 overall
min 5.5 per band
PTE
61 overall
MOI
Case by Case
Intermediate English
Not confirmed
Scholarships
University-level guidance — not confirmed for this specific course.
Country Group A Scholarship 2026/27
£3,000/yr (combined cap £5,500/yr)International (Overseas fee) students on Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught programmes who are a national…
Country Group B Scholarship 2026/27
£2,000/yr (combined cap £5,500/yr)International (Overseas fee) students on Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught programmes who are a national…
Country Group C Scholarship 2026/27
£1,000/yr (combined cap £5,500/yr)International (Overseas fee) students on Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught programmes who are a national…
Excellence Scholarship 2026/27
£3,500 year 1 (then APM>60% for continuation)Merit-based award for international (Overseas fee) students on Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught…
Women in STEM Bursary 2026/27
£2,000/yr (£3,500 if Excellence criteria met)Women on Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught courses in the School of Engineering and Computing only.…
Partnership Progression (Articulation & Franchise) Scholarship
£2,000/yrInternational (Overseas fee) students who progress to a University of Lancashire Undergraduate or…
INTO and NCUK Partner Scholarships
needs_verificationINTO: applicants from any INTO study centre entering their first or second year of Undergraduate or…
MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 off international fees in Years 1 and 2International students accepted onto the MBBS (Medicine) programme who meet the excellence criteria. (Note:…
Country Specific Bursary 2025/26 (legacy — superseded by Country Groups)
£2,500/yr (£3,500 if Excellence criteria met) — 2025/26International UG/PGT students who are both a national of and resident in a listed country. Excludes MBBS,…
International Bursary 2024/25 & 2025/26 (legacy — superseded by Country Groups)
£1,000/yr (2024/25 & 2025/26)International (Overseas fee) students on qualifying Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught programmes. Excludes…
Careers
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Part-time work is capped at 20 hours/week during term time on a Student visa.