Astrophysics bsc (hons), msci (hons)
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
Teaching
Teaching and learning
You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorial classes. Your total teaching time will be around 20 hours per week, but you are expected to spend time on independent study and coursework or lab reports. Overall, you should be spending 30-40 hours on your studies each week.
Assessment
Assessment depends on the nature of the work being carried out. For example, if the module involves practical work only, the assessment will be based on laboratory reports. For non-practical modules you may be assessed by weekly coursework, termly assignments and an end-of-year examination.
Resources and facilities
The School offers excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including:
teaching laboratories
a rooftop observatory
a dedicated study space for physics students
professional research facilities for use in final-year projects.
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Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Systems
- Project
- University
- Astrophysics
- Mechanics
- Teaching
Course programme
Structure
You can complete your Astrophysics degree in three or four years.
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Year 1 Compulsory
- Classical Physics
- Electric and Magnetic Fields
- Mathematical Techniques 1
- Mathematical Techniques 2
- Modern Physics
- Our Universe
- Professional Skills for Scientists (including introduction to programming)
- Scientific Measurement
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 2 Compulsory
- Communication Skills for Scientists
- Condensed Matter A
- Electromagnetic Waves and Optics
- Planetary Systems
- Quantum Mechanics A
- Stars
- Thermodynamics
- Introduction to Scientific Computing
- Mathematical Techniques 3
- Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics
- Physics of Energy and the Environment
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 3 Compulsory
- Extended Independent Project (BSc)
- Physical Cosmology
- Physics of Galaxies
- Physics Review Project (MSci)
- Spacetime and Gravity
- Statistical Physics
- Synoptic Physics (study only)
- Computational Condensed Matter Physics
- Condensed Matter B
- Elementary Particle Physics
- Fluid Dynamics
- Group Projects for Physicists
- Mathematical Techniques 3
- Quantum Mechanics and Symmetry
- Quantum Mechanics B
- Radiation Detectors
- Statistical Data Analysis
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 4 MSci only Compulsory
- Physics Investigative Project
- Physics Research Project
Modules offered at Queen Mary
- Advanced Cosmology
- Advanced Quantum Field Theory
- Astrophysical Plasmas
- Collider Physics
- Cosmology
- Differential Geometry in Theoretical Physics
- Electromagnetic Radiation in Astrophysics
- Electronic Structure Methods
- Extrasolar Planets and Astrophysical Disks
- Functional Methods in Quantum Field Theory
- Phase Transitions
- Relativistic Waves and Quantum Fields
- Relativity and Gravitation
- Solar System
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- Supersymmetric Methods in Theoretical Physics
- The Galaxy
Modules currently offered at other University of London institutions are subject to change at short notice.
Modules offered at King's College London
- Advanced Condensed Matter
- Advanced Photonics
- Cellular Biophysics
- Dark Matter and Dark Energy
- Dynamical Analysis of Complex Systems
- Elements of Statistical Learning
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- Equilibrium Analysis of Complex Systems
- Lie Groups and Algebras
- Mathematical Biology
- Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics
- Modelling Quantum Many Body-Systems
- Standard Model Physics and Beyond
- String Theory and Branes
- Supersymmetry
- Theoretical Treatment of Nano-Systems
- Theory of Complex Networks
Modules offered at Royal Holloway
- Computer Simulation in Condensed Matter
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- Particle Accelerator Physics
- Physics at the Nanoscale
- Quantum Electronics and Nanostructure
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Statistical Mechanics
- Superfluids, Condensates and Superconductors
Modules offered at University College London
- Advanced Physics Cosmology
- Advanced Quantum Theory
- Advanced Topics in Statistical Mechanics
- Atom and Photon Physics
- Galaxy Dynamics, Formation and Evolution
- Molecular Biophysics
- Molecular Physics
- Order and Excitations in Condensed Matter
- Particle Physics
- Planetary Atmospheres
- Quantum Computation and Communication
- Solar Physics
- Space Plasma and Magnetospheric Physics
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Study options
Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.
MSci
Specialise further by applying for our intercollegiate Astrophysics MSci, which shares fourth-year modules with other prestigious University of London institutions, including King’s College, University College London and Royal Holloway.
Additional Costs
If you choose to take intercollegiate 4th year modules at other London institutions, you’ll need to pay Tube and rail fares to attend classes.
Astrophysics bsc (hons), msci (hons)