Astronomy BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate
In Preston
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Astrophysics Research Institute - John Moores University
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ADL - Academy for Distance Learning
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City College Norwich
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Sch. of the Built Environment and Engineering - U. of Bolton
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School of Engineering and Applied Science - Aston University
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ELDE India
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Astrophysics Research Institute - John Moores University
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Description
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Postgraduate
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Location
Preston
This is the first and only distance-learning Astronomy degree available from a UK university and allows you to develop your fascination with astronomy and cosmology. You will develop the full range of scientific skills through experimental and observational work undertaken at a distance, library research skills and report writing. There is the opportunity to carry out group work with fellow distance learners. You can build up modules over the years and exit with intermediate awards along the way, allowing you to study for as long and to the depth appropriate to your own interests and aspirations.
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About this course
Entry Requirements 2017/18 See 'How to Apply' below For changes to 2017 UCAS tariff entry requirements please see our important information. UCLan requires all undergraduate applicants to have a minimum attainment of five GCSEs at grade C and above, or equivalent, (including Maths and English). In 2017 and beyond we will view the new Grade 4 as being equivalent to a C grade and will therefore require...
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Subjects
- Astronomy
- University
Course programme
Available modules
(Level 4 - not necessarily taken in Year 1)
- Introduction to Astronomy 1 (compulsory)
- Introduction to Cosmology 1
- Introduction to Astrobiology 1
- Sun, Earth & Climate 1
- Great Astronomers in History
- Energy, Matter & the Universe - (compulsory)
- IT for Astronomy
- Investigations in Astronomy
Notes
1. Available as a University Certificate
Available modules
(Level 5 - not necessarily taken in Year 2)
- The Milky Way
- Galaxies beyond the Milky Way
- UV, optical & infrared astronomy
- Exploring the solar system
- Solar Astrophysics
- Solar-Stellar Connection
Available modules
(Level 6 - not necessarily taken in Year 3)
- Cosmology & Relativity
- Extreme States of Matter
- Origins
- Collaborative Investigation
- Astronomy Dissertation
Modules contributing to smaller awards can be later combined into larger awards of the appropriate Level.
Astronomy BSc (Hons)
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Astrophysics Research Institute - John Moores University
Course Distance LearningPrice on request -
ADL - Academy for Distance Learning
Vocational qualification Distance Learning£ 340 + VAT -
City College Norwich
Bachelor's degree OnlinePrice on request -
Sch. of the Built Environment and Engineering - U. of Bolton
Master OnlinePrice on request -
School of Engineering and Applied Science - Aston University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
ELDE India
BTEC Distance LearningPrice on request -
Astrophysics Research Institute - John Moores University
Course Distance LearningPrice on request
See all