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Hi guys, anyone know of any astrophysics courses that do not require maths at A level?
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I don't know of any Physics or Astrophysics course that doesn't require Maths at A-Level.
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No. An Astrophysics degree is basically a specialised form of physics where in terms of entry requirements, maths is more important than physics.
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(Original post by paddymac64)
Hi guys, anyone know of any astrophysics courses that do not require maths at A level?
Thanks!
Hi guys, anyone know of any astrophysics courses that do not require maths at A level?
Thanks!
If you have already completed your A-levels and they were in non-related subjects (e.g. History, Geography and Politics) you could apply for a foundation year designed for students without the appropriate A-levels which esstenially covers A-level Maths&Physics. However, to gain entry you will need both a good GCSE maths and physics/science grades, and a strong personal statement explaining why you have now choosen to do astrophysics.
The reason maths is so important is because astro/physics is essentially applied maths in context to the physical world.
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This is my current situation. I am in my first year of A-Levels and did apply to do maths and physics at a-level, however I struggled with maths, having only got a 5 at gcse. Although i got an 8 in gcse physics, i couldn’t stay on the physics or the maths course. my current a levels are now history, sociology and politics, which i do not want to continue at uni. i am extremely passionate about astrophysics and i know i have the determination to pull me through any obstacles in my way. my drive to learn about astronomy is more powerful than ever before, now because i am faced with the worry that i may not be able to. i am hoping to be accepted to aberystwyth university, to do a foundation year on top of my astrophysics degree. this isn’t just an interest for me, it’s a real dream. my dream career. i don’t know what else i would rather study, and cam guarantee that any other field i go into, will not interest me as much as astrophysics. how likely do you think it is that i would be accepted onto the course? i did separate sciences at gcse but besides my own research and learning, that is the only appropriate education i have in physics. I am worried about the maths, but i know that i will push myself to learn because of how badly i want to secede in astronomy. any help? thank you
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Honestly, you really cannot do any branch of physics without A-level maths (at least if you want to start in first year). If you're absolutely set on doing astrophysics, you would most likely have to do a foundation year first to get your maths skills up to scratch. And just in case you're not aware, astrophysics degrees are not hugely different to straight physics - the difference usually lies in the fact that your optional modules are already picked and are astro-oriented. Have a look at the modules for astro and then for straight physics. Do they appeal to you?
If I may ask, what is it that draws you towards astrophysics? Any job in particular you want within the field ("astrophysicist" is not a job per se)?
If I may ask, what is it that draws you towards astrophysics? Any job in particular you want within the field ("astrophysicist" is not a job per se)?
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(Original post by paddymac64)
Hi guys, anyone know of any astrophysics courses that do not require maths at A level?
Hi guys, anyone know of any astrophysics courses that do not require maths at A level?
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(Original post by danni-lee)
This is my current situation. I am in my first year of A-Levels and did apply to do maths and physics at a-level, however I struggled with maths, having only got a 5 at gcse. Although i got an 8 in gcse physics, i couldn’t stay on the physics or the maths course. my current a levels are now history, sociology and politics, which i do not want to continue at uni. i am extremely passionate about astrophysics and i know i have the determination to pull me through any obstacles in my way. my drive to learn about astronomy is more powerful than ever before, now because i am faced with the worry that i may not be able to. i am hoping to be accepted to aberystwyth university, to do a foundation year on top of my astrophysics degree. this isn’t just an interest for me, it’s a real dream. my dream career. i don’t know what else i would rather study, and cam guarantee that any other field i go into, will not interest me as much as astrophysics. how likely do you think it is that i would be accepted onto the course? i did separate sciences at gcse but besides my own research and learning, that is the only appropriate education i have in physics. I am worried about the maths, but i know that i will push myself to learn because of how badly i want to secede in astronomy. any help? thank you
This is my current situation. I am in my first year of A-Levels and did apply to do maths and physics at a-level, however I struggled with maths, having only got a 5 at gcse. Although i got an 8 in gcse physics, i couldn’t stay on the physics or the maths course. my current a levels are now history, sociology and politics, which i do not want to continue at uni. i am extremely passionate about astrophysics and i know i have the determination to pull me through any obstacles in my way. my drive to learn about astronomy is more powerful than ever before, now because i am faced with the worry that i may not be able to. i am hoping to be accepted to aberystwyth university, to do a foundation year on top of my astrophysics degree. this isn’t just an interest for me, it’s a real dream. my dream career. i don’t know what else i would rather study, and cam guarantee that any other field i go into, will not interest me as much as astrophysics. how likely do you think it is that i would be accepted onto the course? i did separate sciences at gcse but besides my own research and learning, that is the only appropriate education i have in physics. I am worried about the maths, but i know that i will push myself to learn because of how badly i want to secede in astronomy. any help? thank you
Hope you're doing well and staying safe during these times. Good luck with university!
-Erin
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