B.Sc. Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (Hons)

University of Kent

Bachelor's degree

In Canterbury

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Canterbury

The University of Kent runs a fantastic programme for students who are inspired by the wonders and vastness of the universe. In this course, there are opportunities to investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere in the universe. You get involved with real space missions from ESA and NASA, and can work on Hubble Telescope data and images from giant telescopes.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Canterbury (Kent)
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CT2 7PE

Start date

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About this course

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Subjects

  • GCSE Physics
  • Astrophysics
  • Astronomy
  • University

Course programme

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

  • Mathematics
  • Computing Skills
  • Astrophysics, Space Science and Cosmology
  • Mechanics
  • Electricity and Light
  • Thermodynamics and Matter
  • Skills for Physicists
Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

  • Quantum Physics
  • Atomic and Nuclear Physics
  • Electromagnetism and Optics
  • The Multiwavelength Universe Exoplanets
  • Spacecraft Design and Operations
  • Data Analysis Techniques in astronomy and planetary science
  • Physics Laboratory A
  • Mathematical Techniques for Physical Sciences
Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

  • Physics Group Project
  • Relativity Optics and Maxwell's Equation
  • Thermal and Statistical Physics
  • Stars, Galaxies and the Universe
  • The Sun, The Earth and Mars
  • Numerical and Computational Methods
  • Physics Project Laboratory
  • Image Processing

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