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University degree
Astrophysics
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts35%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts20%
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
the IB10%
another degree10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£29,000
3 years on
£36,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled25%
Administrative occupations25%
Sales occupations10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations10%
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback92%
Academic support69%
Well organised88%
Learning resources91%
Student community96%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the city…
Third year · Full-time
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship one…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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