About this course
UCL (University College London) offers BSc (Hons) Astrophysics as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Astronomy. Based in London, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £37,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 92. Intakes run across 2 windows (Term 1 (September), 2026 and Term 1 (September), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
GradesA*AASubjectsA*A in Mathematics and Physics required (in any order). Biology, Chemistry or Further Mathematics preferred.GCSEsEnglish Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.Contextual offer informationGradesAAB more about contextual offersSubjectsA in Mathematics and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry or Further Mathematics preferred.GCSEsEnglish Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.Points39SubjectsA total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 and grade 6 in Mathematics and Physics, in any order, with no higher level score below 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.Contextual offerPoints36 more about contextual offersSubjectsA total of 17 points in three higher level subjects including Mathematics and Physics at grade 6, with no higher level score below 5.Level 1:
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Term 1 (September), 2026
- ▸Term 1 (September), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
