About the course

The MPhys Astrophysics is delivered collaboratively by acclaimed experts from Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Liverpool.

　　If you are excited by the thought of studying one of the most challenging and fundamental of sciences in one of the best physics departments in the UK, the MPhys Astrophysics degree provides an excellent grounding for a career as a research physicist or astronomer.

　　You will be taught by world-leading academics and benefit from specialist facilities at both universities, including a purpose-built astrophysics teaching laboratory. You will also have access to a number of observatories so you can perfect your skills in astronomical measurement and experience using state-of-the-art detector technology. In the second year you can spend a week at the Tedie Observatory on Tenerife or alternatively undertake a week-long project at the Astrophysics Research Institute.

　　In your final year you have access to the largest robotically controlled telescope in the world LJMU's own two-metre aperture Liverpool Telescope, which is sited on La Palma in the Canary Islands. You will also have the chance to use our own city-centre observatory equipped with a 12-inch computer-controlled telescope.

　　Start date: September

　　Study mode: Full-time

　　Course duration: 4 years

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester (September), 2024	Liverpool
September, 2025	Liverpool

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Liverpool John Moores University

Minimum points required from qualifications - 136.

　　Minimum number of A Levels required: 3.

　　BTEC certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

　　IELTS - 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

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Further information

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