BSc (Hons) Astronomy Space Science and Astrophysics with a Professional Placement
1 Location : Canterbury
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Compulsory
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Not Available
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Compulsory
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Not Available
What you need to know about the data
- The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
- The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
- Find out more in About our data.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.
Student Satisfaction
The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.
Read more about this dataThe teaching on my course
88%
88% were positive about the teaching on the course.
93%
78%
91%
91%
Data from 25 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
84%
84% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
84%
93%
91%
76%
78%
Data from 25 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
69%
69% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
58%
84%
80%
60%
62%
Data from 25 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
91%
91% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
91%
91%
Data from 25 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
62%
62% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
53%
71%
Data from 25 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
87%
87% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
93%
93%
78%
Data from 25 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
78%
78% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
91%
82%
60%
31%
Data from 25 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 25 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
90% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 25 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Astronomy over the previous two years.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.
Student Satisfaction
The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.
Read more about this dataThe teaching on my course
81%
81% were positive about the teaching on the course.
88%
67%
89%
81%
Data from 35 students (59% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Learning opportunities
83%
83% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
87%
84%
85%
76%
82%
Data from 35 students (59% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Assessment and feedback
65%
65% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
50%
91%
76%
46%
62%
Data from 35 students (59% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Academic Support
88%
88% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
91%
85%
Data from 35 students (59% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Organisation and management
67%
67% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
63%
72%
Data from 35 students (59% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Learning resources
91%
91% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
95%
94%
84%
Data from 35 students (59% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Student voice
72%
72% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
87%
80%
50%
52%
Data from 35 students (59% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Mental wellbeing
85% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 35 students (59% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Freedom of expression
82% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 35 students (59% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
What you need to know about entry data
- These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course.
Qualification types: Physics
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
60 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
Qualification types: Astronomy
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
25 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points: Physics
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
45 studentsUCAS Tariff points: Astronomy
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students81% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
55 students.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
After 1 year on the course: Physics
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
55 students.85% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
25 students.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Astronomy.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
After 1 year on the course: Astronomy
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
25 students.What you need to know about earnings data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Labour markets change
- Salaries vary across regions in the UK
- There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
- Read more about earnings
Average earnings for all full-time Physics and astronomy courses
The data displayed is from students on courses in Physics and astronomy.
This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
For graduates from The University of Kent
After 15 months
£31,500
Typical range: £29,000 - £34,000
Data from
15 people(60% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£27,000
Typical range: £19,000 - £33,000
Data from
120 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£32,000
Typical range: £25,500 - £42,500
Data from
120 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
Average earnings for all full-time Physics courses
For graduates from The University of Kent
After 15 months
£31,500
Typical range: £29,000 - £34,000
Data from
10 people(65% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£27,000
Typical range: £19,000 - £33,000
Data from
100 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£32,000
Typical range: £25,500 - £42,000
Data from
100 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
What you need to know about employment data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
- Labour markets vary and change over time
- Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
- Read more about employment
85% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
30 students (65% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physics.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
30 students (65% of those who were asked).80% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
10 students (60% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Astronomy.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
10 students (60% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physics.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (65% of those who were asked).80% In highly skilled work
- 20% Business and public service associate professionals
- 15% Information Technology Professionals
- 15% Engineering professionals
- 10% Natural and social science professionals
- 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 5% Other Health Professionals
- 5% Finance Professionals
- Less than 5% Teaching Professionals
15% In other work
- 5% Administrative occupations
- 5% Sales occupations
10% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Astronomy over the previous two years.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (60% of those who were asked).80% In highly skilled work
- 25% Information Technology Professionals
- 15% Engineering professionals
- 15% Teaching Professionals
- 10% Natural and social science professionals
- 5% Finance Professionals
- 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
- 5% Business and public service associate professionals
15% In other work
- 5% Skilled trades occupations
- 5% Process, plant and machine operatives
- 5% Elementary occupations
5% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
65% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
10 students (65% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physics.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
10 students (65% of those who were asked)65% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
65% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
80% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
70% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
10 students (60% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Astronomy over the previous two years.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
10 students (60% of those who were asked)45% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
70% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
70% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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