Astrophysics

You’ll develop a thorough grounding in fundamental physics while exploring cutting edge topics about the Universe, its constituents and structure, and humanity’s place within it.<br/><br/>You’ll be trained in observational astrophysics and in the use of theory by carrying out a major research project supervised by a leading expert. Throughout the course, you’ll develop specialised skills in physics research enquiry and problem-solving, critical thinking, scientific writing, communication and presentation, and programming and software application.<br/><br/>The course gives you the unique opportunity to study a wide variety of astrophysical phenomena across many scales enabling you to explore all corners of the Universe. Youll study galactic topics, including:<br/><br/><br/>- extra-solar planets<br/><br/><br/>- the life cycle of stars<br/><br/><br/>- gamma-ray bursters<br/><br/><br/>- supernovae.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll also have the opportunity to study extra-galactic topics, including:<br/><br/><br/>- active galaxies at high redshift<br/><br/><br/>- cosmological theory<br/><br/><br/>- the evolution of the universe.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a placement year, or a year-long advanced research project through the different course pathways.