Astrophysics at Cardiff University
Cardiff University lists Astrophysics as a MPhys in United Kingdom. The programme sits within natural sciences, and the source record does not state the language of instruction.
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Astrophysics at Cardiff University: key facts
About Astrophysics at Cardiff University
8th in the UK We're ranked 8th for physics in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2025). Research-led teaching We're home to one of the largest UK communities of astrophysicists and condensed matter physicists.
From the course page at cardiff.ac.uk, read 19 Aug 2026
Cardiff University lists Astrophysics as a MPhys in United Kingdom. The programme sits within natural sciences, and the source record does not state the language of instruction.
The published duration is 4 years. The recorded study mode is full-time.
No audience-qualified tuition amount has passed the publication checks yet. The application deadline is set per intake on the university's own page; Anyroll does not roll an old date into a new cycle.
Astrophysics programme structure
Core modules for year one Module title Module code Credits Mathematical Methods for Physicists 1 PX1120 20 credits Mechanics and Relativity PX1130 20 credits Introduction to Quantum Physics and Materials PX1140 10 credits
Verified from the official cardiff.ac.uk source, read 19 Aug 2026.
Career outcomes after Astrophysics
Career prospects Our graduates are highly valued by employers and our students go on to work in a wide range of fields. You may choose a career in scientific research or use your valuable and highly sought-after problem-solving skills in other vital areas including data science, technology, finance, business and education. Or, you could go on to specialise in medical physics, compound semicondu...
Verified from the official cardiff.ac.uk source, read 19 Aug 2026.
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Astrophysics entry requirements and frequently asked questions
What qualification does Astrophysics award?
Astrophysics is listed in the linked official catalogue as a MPhys programme at Cardiff University. The provider remains the authority for current course details.
How long does Astrophysics take?
Cardiff University publishes a study duration of 4 years for Astrophysics in the recorded full-time mode.
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- MPhys
- Full-time
- 4 stages · full-time
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