Astrophysics BSc (Hons)

UCLAN - University of Central Lancashire

Postgraduate

In Preston

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Preston

Do you ever wonder how our universe came to be? Our Astrophysics degree course provides you with essential training to help find the answer, in understanding the application of physics to the stars and galaxies which make up the universe, whilst developing your skills in scientific methods. You will also develop your mathematical skills, and benefit from a state-of-the art learning environment for practical analysis, interpretation and modelling of astronomical data. This will provide you with excellent observational, mathematical and logical skills and these problem-solving abilities will make you particularly attractive to employers, not just in astrophysics, but in a wide range of fields including oil and gas, and medical physics. 

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Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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University Of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry Requirements 2017/18 120 points at A2 including B in Physics and Maths, excluding General Studies
BTEC considered alongside Maths and Physics A2
Pass Access To HE with 122 UCAS Points
International Baccalaureate 30P
IELTS grade 6 with no subscore lower than 5.5
5 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English or equivalent For changes to...

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Subjects

  • GCSE Physics
  • Astrophysics
  • Mechanics

Course programme

Course at a Glance Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Introduction to Physics
  • Introduction to Laboratory Physics (including the “Physics Challenge”)
  • Introduction to Astronomy
  • Introduction to Mechanics
  • Applied Physics and Linear Systems
  • Functions, Vectors, and Calculus

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Electromagnetism and Waves
  • Thermal and Quantum Physics
  • Astrophysics II
  • Laboratory Physics and Astrophysics
  • Ordinary Differential Equations

Optional modules

  • Scientific Computing
  • Vector Calculus
  • Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Formation, Structure, and Evolution of Stars
  • Relativity and Cosmology
  • Laboratory Physics and Astrophysics
  • Project

Optional modules

  • Electrodynamics and Advanced Quantum Mechanics
  • Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • Condensed Matter (Solid State and Soft Matter)
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Partial Differential Equations and Integral Transforms

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