BSc Astrophysics
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Further study: 40%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 30%
- London: 20%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Astrophysics at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £44,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Astronomy.
What do graduates of BSc Astrophysics at University of Hertfordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Astrophysics at University of Hertfordshire?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Astrophysics at University of Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BSc Astrophysics at University of Hertfordshire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Astrophysics at University of Hertfordshire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Astrophysics at University of Hertfordshire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.