Course summary

Answer big questions about planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe by studying one of the fastest developing sciences. Astrophysics might be one of the oldest sciences, but it’s been completely revolutionised in recent years. Thousands of new planets have been discovered. New spacecraft have let us explore the unknown. And the big data boom means we can now use AI and machine learning to work through enormous data sets at speed. Join us to explore the evolution and properties of astrophysical systems. And apply the methods used by astronomers to determine the composition and distance of other stars and galaxies. With extra option modules, we give you the chance to get both a rounded physics education and a specialist focus. And did we mention our astronomical observatory is now fully remote? This means you can operate it from anywhere, at any time. It also means it’s accessible to anyone who couldn’t easily reach this space before. Ready for future missions Our teaching team carry out research in theoretical astrophysics, observations and instrumentation. Some are creating instruments to help us understand space weather, while others are working with NASA on telescopes or running sophisticated computer simulations. At the end of your degree, you’ll have practical skills, problem-solving expertise and programming know-how that can be applied in commerce, industry or research. With future missions already in development that will give us new eyes on the sky in the coming decade, this is a very exciting time to study astrophysics. This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics.