PGDip in Astronomy

Course content

This part-time two-year programme is made up of six 20-credit modules and comprises of two stages: Certificate and Diploma.

The programme is designed to give you a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary astronomy, whether or not your background is in physics.

We hold an optional two-day Residential Weekend at York each year. Each event is an opportunity to meet your fellow students and staff, engage in discussion and share your knowledge of astronomy. These events are free of charge, though you are expected to meet the costs of your travel, accommodation and sustenance. For students who are unable to attend these weekends, there is the option to watch recordings of the key sessions from each weekend.

Should your circumstances change, you can end your studies after one year and graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate.

Modules

Year 1

• Introduction to Astronomy (20 credits)
• Planetary Science (20 credits)
• Stars and Galaxies (20 credits)

Year 2

• Multiwavelength Astronomy (20 credits)
• Relativistic Astrophysics (20 credits)
• Particles and Cosmology (20 credits)

You will complete all these modules, though additional modules may be added in the future to accommodate programme growth and offer a broader learning experience.

Teaching and assessment

You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.