96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017)

From programming in Python and R, through to large-scale data engineering and working on the latest deep-learning research in applied settings, Keele's programme delivers the necessary skills to choose a pathway through this career with confidence.

Graduates can go on to work in diverse industries such as finance, healthcare, transport, business intelligence and e-commerce, as well as further academic study. Additional experience of research and self-directed learning gives our students the broader abilities needed to respond to the latest developments in this fast-changing field in the years ahead.

Our Data Science degree is also great preparation for employment in related fields including consultancy, software development, accountancy, engineering and teaching.

An Astrophysics degree from Keele will prepare you for many different careers, which need not be directly related to astrophysics. You could take up all sorts of roles in industry, management, and public services, including teaching, health and finance. Many employers recognise that the versatility and flexibility of astrophysics means that graduates possess a wide range of very valuable skills, from independent and critical thinking to the solving of sophisticated problems.

• 2 years

A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

• BBC
• A-Level Physics or Maths at grade B or above. If Maths is presented without A-Level Physics, please contact the Admissions Team

If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

GCSE REQUIREMENTS

• Maths at C (or 4)
• English Language/Literature at C (or 4)

BTEC

• DMM

To include sufficient Physics and Maths units. Please contact the Admissions Team
If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

• 29 points to include Higher Level Physics at 6 or above or Higher Level Maths at 6 or above plus Higher Level Physics at 4 or above.

ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

• Obtain Access to Higher Education Diploma with 112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction. To include sufficient Physics and/or Maths related units. Please contact the Admissions Team

India

CISCE / CBSE / West Bengal Class XII: 60% - 90% required depending on course. Plus any subject-specific requirements. 

All other State Boards Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard Class XII: 65% - 95% required depending on course. Plus any subject-specific requirements. 

2 years of study must have been completed.

English Requirements

CISCE/CBSE Class XII: 70% or above in English, depending on course.

All other State Boards Class XII (except Punjab or Mohali School Education Board): 75% or above in English, depending on course.

Must have been completed within the last 5 years.

The study should be taught in English. Otherwise, IELTS is required.