BSc (Hons) Astrophysics and Education
Course Overview
This combined honours degree in Astrophysics and Education offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that bridges the cosmos and the classroom. You will explore the fundamental laws of physics on an astronomical scale while simultaneously examining the societal, philosophical, and policy-driven questions at the heart of modern education systems. The programme is designed to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to a wide range of future careers.
Key Program Highlights
- Study a distinctive combination of two disciplines, learning to tackle complex problems from the atomic to the astronomical scale.
- Explore contemporary issues in education, policy, and their relationship to the economy, identity, and social equality.
- Learn through astronomical observations, mathematical models, and computer simulations in state-of-the-art, £45m science laboratories.
- Benefit from a sustainable, 600-acre campus that was awarded Sustainability Institution of the Year in 2021.
- Receive dedicated career support to navigate your professional options, whether in teaching, research, or other sectors.
Course Overview
This combined honours degree in Astrophysics and Education offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that bridges the cosmos and the classroom. You will explore the fundamental laws of physics on an astronomical scale while simultaneously examining the societal, philosophical, and policy-driven questions at the heart of modern education systems. The programme is designed to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to a wide range of future careers.
Key Program Highlights
- Study a distinctive combination of two disciplines, learning to tackle complex problems from the atomic to the astronomical scale.
- Explore contemporary issues in education, policy, and their relationship to the economy, identity, and social equality.
- Learn through astronomical observations, mathematical models, and computer simulations in state-of-the-art, £45m science laboratories.
- Benefit from a sustainable, 600-acre campus that was awarded Sustainability Institution of the Year in 2021.
- Receive dedicated career support to navigate your professional options, whether in teaching, research, or other sectors.