BSc (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science
Course Overview
This astrophysics degree offers a comprehensive education in core physics principles combined with specialized, hands-on training in space science and technology. The program leverages key research strengths in astronomy, remote sensing, and instrumentation, providing students with direct access to the advanced Bayfordbury Observatory. Students can further enhance their experience through an optional industrial placement or a year studying abroad.
Key Program Highlights
- Full Institute of Physics (IOP) accredited core physics curriculum
- Specialized modules in rocketry, orbital mechanics, and spacecraft systems
- Hands-on access to the professional-grade Bayfordbury Observatory
- Research-led teaching in galactic astronomy and remote sensing
- Opportunities for an industrial placement or study abroad year
Course Overview
This astrophysics degree offers a comprehensive education in core physics principles combined with specialized, hands-on training in space science and technology. The program leverages key research strengths in astronomy, remote sensing, and instrumentation, providing students with direct access to the advanced Bayfordbury Observatory. Students can further enhance their experience through an optional industrial placement or a year studying abroad.
Key Program Highlights
- Full Institute of Physics (IOP) accredited core physics curriculum
- Specialized modules in rocketry, orbital mechanics, and spacecraft systems
- Hands-on access to the professional-grade Bayfordbury Observatory
- Research-led teaching in galactic astronomy and remote sensing
- Opportunities for an industrial placement or study abroad year
Requirements
Modules
- Special Relativity and Quantum Physics
- Experimental Physics
- Small Group Tutorial (Level 4)
- Mathematical Methods
- Applications of Calculus
- Computational Modelling
- The Physical Universe
- Electromagnetism
- Optics and Lasers
- Thermodynamics
- Small Group Tutorial (Level 5)
- Space Science and Systems
- Multivariable Calculus
- Programming
- Quantum Mechanics
- Career Planning and Development
- Physics of the Solar System
- Extra-Solar Planets
- Rocket Performance and Propulsion
- Condensed States of Matter
- The Physics of Elementary Particles
- Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
- Space Science and Physics Project and Investigative Skills
- Space Dynamics
- Satellite Communications
- Computational Physics
- Star Formation and Evolution
- Foundations of Cosmology
- The Physics of Astronomical Spectra
- Partial Differential Equations
- Lagrangian Dynamics
- Nonlinear Systems
- Further Numerical Methods
