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 is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
- The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
- Read more about this 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
79%
79% were positive about the teaching on the course.
76%
73%
88%
83%
Data from 40 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Learning opportunities
80%
80% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
82%
84%
84%
79%
80%
Data from 40 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Assessment and feedback
70%
70% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
64%
90%
83%
51%
67%
Data from 40 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Academic Support
84%
84% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
83%
80%
Data from 40 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Organisation and management
68%
68% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
63%
75%
Data from 40 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Learning resources
87%
87% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
93%
89%
82%
Data from 40 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Student voice
65%
65% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
79%
77%
43%
56%
Data from 40 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Mental wellbeing
88% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 40 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Freedom of expression
83% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 40 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
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 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
77%
77% were positive about the teaching on the course.
82%
69%
88%
76%
Data from 25 students (60% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Learning opportunities
78%
78% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
86%
77%
82%
78%
77%
Data from 25 students (60% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Assessment and feedback
67%
67% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
62%
91%
77%
46%
65%
Data from 25 students (60% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Academic Support
88%
88% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
96%
82%
Data from 25 students (60% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Organisation and management
67%
67% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
63%
71%
Data from 25 students (60% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Learning resources
88%
88% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
92%
92%
80%
Data from 25 students (60% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Student voice
66%
66% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
85%
79%
44%
58%
Data from 25 students (60% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Mental wellbeing
86% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 25 students (60% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Freedom of expression
79% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 25 students (60% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
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 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
55 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 2021-22
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 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
45 studentsUCAS Tariff points: Astronomy
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students85% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2020-21
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
50 students.
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.
After 1 year on the course: Physics
Data for entrants in 2020-21
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
50 students.80% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2020-21
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students.
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.
After 1 year on the course: Astronomy
Data for entrants in 2020-21
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 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
£28,000
Typical range: £23,000 - £30,000
Data from
20 people(65% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£25,000
Typical range: £19,000 - £35,000
Data from
105 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£31,500
Typical range: £25,000 - £41,000
Data from
115 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
Average earnings for all full-time Physics courses
For graduates from The University of Kent
After 15 months
£27,000
Typical range: £23,000 - £30,000
Data from
15 people(65% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£25,000
Typical range: £19,500 - £35,500
Data from
90 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£32,000
Typical range: £25,000 - £40,500
Data from
95 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
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
80% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2020-21
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 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
30 students (65% of those who were asked).85% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 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 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 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 and 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 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
25 students (65% of those who were asked).70% In highly skilled work
- 15% Teaching Professionals
- 15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 10% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Engineering professionals
- 10% Information Technology Professionals
- 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 5% Natural and social science professionals
- 5% Other Health Professionals
25% In other work
- 10% Administrative occupations
- 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
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 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (65% of those who were asked).65% In highly skilled work
- 20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 10% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Teaching Professionals
- 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 5% Natural and social science professionals
- 5% Other Health Professionals
- 5% Engineering professionals
25% In other work
- 10% Administrative occupations
- 10% Elementary occupations
- 5% Sales 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
85% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-21
Data from
20 students (65% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physics and 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.
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2020-21
Data from
20 students (65% of those who were asked)55% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
85% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
80% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
90% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-21
Data from
15 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 2020-21
Data from
15 students (65% of those who were asked)55% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
90% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
80% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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