Astrophysics BSc


School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics


Institution Code H36

UCAS Codes

F522
BSc (Hons) Astrophysics with a year in North America  

F501
BSc (Hons) Astrophysics  

F521
BSc (Hons) Astrophysics with a year in Europe  


Course Code EIPHYAP

Start date

September

Contact us

01707 284800

Course content

Year 1 - full details

Core modules


Applications of Computing

Contemporary Physics (L1)

Laboratory Physics 1

Mathematical Techniques 1 (L1)

The Physical Universe

Year 2 - full details

Core modules


Mathematical Techniques 2

Optical Physics & Electromagnetism

Quantum Physics

Solar System Physics

Optional modules


Differential Equations

Laboratory Physics 2

Mechanics

Professional Skills

Professional Teaching Skills

Year 3 - full details

Core modules


Cosmology and Large Scale Structure

Physics of Stars

Professional Placement

Project - (Physics)

Year Abroad

Optional modules


Boundary Value Problems

Computational Physics

Contemporary Quantum Physics

Nonlinear Systems

Rocket Performance and Propulsion

Space Dynamics

Waves and Fluids

Year Abroad

Year 4 - full details

Core modules


Cosmology and Large Scale Structure

Physics of Stars

Project - (Physics)

Optional modules


Boundary Value Problems

Computational Physics

Contemporary Quantum Physics

Nonlinear Systems

Rocket Performance and Propulsion

Space Dynamics

Waves and Fluids